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  1. Cat Engelmann

    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    Sorry for your pain. Altras are very good shoes. My husband walked the Camino without incident. That said, not all shoes are right for all people. Someone mentioned swelling feet from flying. That’s another possibility. I had swollen feet due to the inflammation in my knees. The swelling of my...
  2. Cat Engelmann

    LIVE from the Camino Not well in Santiago

    TRY AirBnB. You can find reasonable priced rooms with many different options.
  3. Cat Engelmann

    Stuck in Bayonne

    I believe I did it via trainline.eu or SNCF...
  4. Cat Engelmann

    Stuck in Bayonne

    Does this circumvent the Pyrenees altogether? That was one of my most favorite parts of the Camino...
  5. Cat Engelmann

    Stuck in Bayonne

    Did you say there is NO bus service between Bayonne and SJPdP? I have a ticketed reservation for a bus from Bayonne to SJPdP.
  6. Cat Engelmann

    Spirituality, theft and staying aware on the Camino - from a current pilgrim

    I agree. I think everyone's journey is their own. It is not for us to impose our expectations on other pilgrims. Some people are social or crave the connection. Others are more reserved and introverted. Either way, there is no right or wrong way to walk the way.
  7. Cat Engelmann

    Pilgrim needs medical assistance for foot in Leon

    I recently (2weeks ago) went to the 'clinic' and was referred to Hospital Universitario de Leon for swift evaluation. My knees would require a specialist and the clinic doctor said there was a 2 month wait. My ER doctor was thorough, had X-rays done and can they've provided a translator... so...
  8. Cat Engelmann

    Mailing knife to Irun

    I shipped my knife to hotel ramtchu in SJPdP via US priority express mail. Arrived just fine.
  9. Cat Engelmann

    Gear recommendation: Japanese washcloths

    Wonderful! I know everyone on this Camino could use some form of exfoliation. Water is not enough. I have made due without, but this lightweight product seems like a must for my future walk. Thank you!!!!
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