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    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    I have had Plantar Fasciitis, and it is no easy thing to get over. I tried everything you wrote about in your post, but it wasn't until I went to a Podiatrist for help. He put me in a boot for 30 days and a prescription for anti-inflammatories. I struggled with pain for over six months and...
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    Biarritz to SJPP

    That is exactly what I did. But first I went to the information desk at the airport and they directed me to where and when the bus left for Bayonne. Loved the train ride to St Jean Pied de Port. It was filled with Pilgrims heading to start their walk on the Camino de Santiago. A great start to...
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    Sleeping bag needed if staying in hotels rather than alberques?

    I walked the Frances route in September, October of 2017. Because I have sleep apnea, I required a power source each night for my sleeping apparatus. It would not be easy to find a bed in the albergues with a power outlet, so I arranged accommodation for the entire trip. I did not need a...
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    Happy 80th birthday, Martin Sheen

    Happy Birthday, Martin. After watching The Way, I like many others, started making plans to walk the Camino starting at SJP. In September of 2017, I experienced this life-changing journey. A day does not go by that I don't think about my time on the Camino de Santiago. During the Covid-19...
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    If you had only one word ...

    Inspirational
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    Leaving stones at the Cruz de Ferro?

    I brought a smooth stone from home that my mother gave me to carry. Each day I reached into my pocket and it reminded me to pray, reflect, and to be grateful for God's grace and protection. I left it at the foot of the cross and felt a comfort and connection with all who walked before me. It was...
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    Hiking poles

    This is my previous response to this question. I never used hiking poles before my trek on the Camino de Santiago. In preparation, I spent much time on the internet gleaning information and I saw many pictures and videos of pilgrims, both young and old, walking with poles. I decided to use...
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    If you had only one word ...

    rebirth
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    Your single favorite picture of your Camino

    Sorry you lost you pictures, but I find that my walk on the Camino is still quite vivid in my minds eye. I can't stop thinking about it. Thanks for your comment.
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    LIVE from the Camino Busy May on the Meseta

    "Prentiss Riddle, post: 619273, member: 41534"]Here’s a glimpse of the “flat” and “monotonous” Meseta. :)
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    To sleeping bag or not to sleeping bag?

    I walked the Camino Frances Sept.- Oct of 17 and stayed in alburgues. They had blankets and sheets. Worried about should I or should I not begin a sleeping bag. I didn't bring one and glad I didn't. Did not need and rather bring an extra shirt and pants in stead of the weight of the Sleeping bag.
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    Purchase hiking poles?

    I never used hiking poles before my trek on the Camino de Santiago. In preparation, I spent much time on the internet gleaning information and I saw many pictures and videos of pilgrims, both young and old, walking with poles. I decided to use them. If I didn't like them, I could just leave them...
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    Week Fifty Three - author Robert C Deming talks about the five life lessons to practice on the Camino

    Just finished the Camino Frances in the end of Oct. 17 and found I had very similar experiences as Robert had on his Camino. Thank you for sharing this link. Very much enjoyed.
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    Your single favorite picture of your Camino

    I took 2700+ pictures and videos on the Camino Frances and trying to pick a favorite is tough. I spent many hours preparing for my pilgrimage by reading blogs, watching YouTube videos, books, and googling. This picture is taken on the Meseta, the high plateau in central Spain and is one of my...
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    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in!

    Hello Field, I will be taking my first steps from SJPdP the morning of September 17th. Arrive in SJPdP mid day on the 15th and excited for the challenge. See you on the Camino.
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