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Sounds like you were well prepared and sorry about the insurance resources. It is really hard to know which ones are responsive until something happens.
We had a pilgrim last summer from France (I think), who had a heart attack while walking the...
That was me in 2000 after my first Camino at age 50. Then after my second Camino in 2002, I had that same lightbulb moment – why not keep the level of fitness up? Now at age 73, I am so glad to have done that. I have many friends my age who tell...
I just try to keep up my regular activity of walking 3 or 4 miles each day, get 8 hours of sleep, and eat something reasonably healthy each day. I don't do long "training" hikes. I don't usually walk more than 10 or 12 miles a day on the Camino...
If you have been hiking regularly and are not experiencing any fatigue or discomfort it’s unlikely that your body has any recuperation or recovery needs. I stopped training for hiking somewhen in the 1970’s but I walk perhaps 5 miles a day...
Walking a Camino at a typical pace is not a major physical challenge for most people. Do you plan to walk exceptionally long stages? I have never done any systematic training before my Caminos. I simply start gently and after three or four days I...
I just read a news story that confirms this beautiful structure will be complete in 2026. There may be other construction going on around the cathedral for many years, but the towers will be done in 2026. I was there in 1977 and it was amazing...
This reminds me of a long standing joke in the project management community when discussing getting a project to deliver a high quality outcome, on time and within budget. It can be good and cheap, but late, good and on time, but over budget, or...
Coming down from Cruz de Ferro, you can avoid this quagmire in the forest by using the road to walk down the hill into Molinaseca. Keep to the left, facing oncoming traffic. There is not much traffic. It may be a little longer, but it is much...
Yup. I always take the road. I find it safer than slipping and sliding.
Just be sure to walk FACING traffic, like Tom says, and please walk single file!
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