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I find plenty of solitude on CF, even in the busy seasons. I start walking between 0600-0700, and at a bit faster pace (physical challenge). Sometimes I do not see anyone for 2-3 hours. Just keep walking until 1800 or later each day. Usually...
A lot of people have suggested walking a solitary route to achieve solitude. I'm not going to join them. Not for a first Camino. Solitary routes can certainly be wonderful. But they tend to come with less infrastructure to support a pilgrim and...
I'm not an introvert, but I'm big on solitude. My three top tips for a solitary Camino are:
1. Stay off-stage where towns are quieter;
2. TELL PEOPLE that you want to walk quietly/alone/solo/without talking. You are allowed to want to walk by...
This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
Yeah, I would throw stuff out. I know it sucks, and it's wasteful, but the cost of exterminating them from your home is WAY more than the cost of a new pack or new pair of shorts. Also you might end up sending even more things to landfill if it...
I'm 5'2" and on the smaller side and have loved my Gregory Jade 38 for 8 years. I used to carry a Jade 28 but found it too annoying to Tetris everything in there, so instead I have a larger pack that I don't fill up (all the better for...
Without divulging my life, I'm having a really bad time and decided last night I want to walk the camino as it's something I have been talking about for years. However, due to my partners deployments and I think it's better for me to do it sooner...
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