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    Sello (stamp) Obsession: Is there a medical term for this?

    As a retired physician, I vote for sellophilia.
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    Experiences with Epiretinal Membrane Surgery?

    Unfortunately, I have something similar, but fortunately it isn't as severe as yours. My retina specialist gets it photographed every nine months, She is only following it for now. I like your description of it being a "pucker". Even though I'm a retired physician, I never understood what she...
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    Descent into Molinaseca

    The day I descended into Molinaseca (Nov 2021) was my absolutely worst day on the entire Camino by far. I slipped, fell, and hurt my leg. Fortunately, after a break, I was able to continue, but I was in a very foul mood all day. I was too upset to stop for a break in Molinaseca and just kept...
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    Can anyone tell me where this crucifix is?

    I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. Sometimes life happens. My answer to your question is easy: I read about it on the forum! Where else would one learn the details but from the many wonderful people who have walked before me and are willing to share their knowledge. When I got serious...
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    Declining Pilgrimage Numbers on the French Camino: Understanding the Local Political Context

    ginniek, I loved your response! I tried walking in the parking garage at a local hospital but got caught and kicked out. Now whenever I go to my doctor's office, I never park on the correct level. I suspect people think I lost my car. When I finally get to walk another Camino, I will need to...
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    Can anyone tell me where this crucifix is?

    Sadly, the church was locked when I tried to visit. I was very disappointed. In November 2021, there was a detour and I had to backtrack to the church. I had a big circle on my map and looked forward to seeing that cross and adding that stamp to my credential. I was beyond disappointed. It made...
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    Declining Pilgrimage Numbers on the French Camino: Understanding the Local Political Context

    I live in New Orleans. There are no mountains to be seen, only an occasional overpass! I thoroughly enjoyed the Meseta! It was my favorite section. When I go for local walks between the levee and Lake Pontchartrain in my suburb, I think of the terrain as our local Meseta, which triggers fond...
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    Tips for Tackling O Cebreiro Hill During Your Camino Walk

    I started from Vega de Valcarce early in the morning and hit the long uphill fresh. The path was a steady climb but not insurmountable. I don't recall any particular problem except I kept looking for the Galicia boundary marker which seemed to take forever, especially since I was behind a group...
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    When do most pilgrims feel like quitting the Camino de Santiago?

    My plan was to walk from SJPDP to Finisterre, but SDC was always the main plan and Finisterre was to be icing on the cake. When I reached SDC and enjoyed a zero day exploring the cathedral and surrounding area, I found myself less interested in continuing. Fortunately the last person remaining...
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    Rest days

    When I planned my camino, I had no idea what to expect. I read, both on this forum and in several books, that many people like to take some days off from walking -- zero days. So, I factored in some days off to rest and some days in case of illness. Being older, 69 at the time, and from an area...
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    The "distance certificate" - something to consider

    I am neither artistic nor literary, but many forum participants are one or the other, and some are both. Perhaps people could put together ideas for a document that one could order and purchase through Ivar's business. It could possibly include a list of places where one stayed and maybe even a...
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    O Cebreiro - Linares alternative route

    I see your message was posted yesterday, so you likely already made your decision. Which route did you take? When I was there last November, I remember seeing the sign and didn't know which one to choose. I ended up walking the 'lower' route and was very pleasantly surprised. It is located a...
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    How important is a rock plate for CF?

    I wore Cascadia trail runners sold by Brooks last fall. They worked well except when walking on cobblestones. Ugh, I was painfully aware of each and every cobblestone I stepped on. On my next camino, I hope to find a lightweight shoe that fits well and has a sturdier rock plate. Everyone has...
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    Why should I NOT start from SJPdP in mid to late July?

    When does the school year generally start and these groups disappear?
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    Comparing traffic 2021 to 2022

    Might this suggest that for those of us who wish to avoid both large crowds and cold weather, that departing SJPP in mid-August could be a good strategy?
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