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I am 68 and walked solo Porto to Santiago. I got so much wrong, but so much right too. I had trained - somewhat.
I began 27 March in run up to Easter and walked into terrible weather on Coastal route. Poncho ripped in the 40 kms wind day one...
To any who can give me your thoughts. I am 64, searching to enrich my walk with the Lord then find myself in a place of peace at 64. I've been in a strong marriage for many years and have always wanted to please, not always doing what filled...
The most dangerous place I ever had to deal with was a busy street crossing in the center of the town of Virgen del Camino, back in 2015 --- where I stupidly stumbled over my own feet, fell, and badly broke my right hand! (Bone sticking out, and...
Day two on the Camino is complete.💙 This round we walked 14 miles (22.5 km), and we both feel it in spades lol. The day started with some rain, but quickly became mostly sunny with a wonderful breeze coming off the ocean.
We checked out of...
I've been a fan of Hikers Wool since 2015 when I first used it on Camino.
It's wonderful stuff.
Providing a soft padding and natural oils on 'hot spots' as they occur, so that blisters can be avoided!
I've been trialling a new version of Hikers...
Hi everyone,
I walked the Francés for the first time in May 2022. I asked this forum a lot of questions before I went – I couldn’t have done it without your help! I kept a watercolour sketchbook diary throughout, not intending to publish it but...
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