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Pretty sick, but hanging in there. Thanks for asking. I’m working at seeing this as just another part of the Camino to learn from. The Camino has never been about the walking for me, more the opportunity to learn about myself. Peace.
I just tested positive for COVID and want to see if I can get an antiviral med. what’s the best way to see doc in Leon? Recommendations for hospitals with shorter ER wait times (I know private hospitals are sometimes preferable in Spain)? I have good travel insurance. Many thx for your help.
Hey y'all, I saw an earlier post about difficulties on the Camino as a LGBTQ+ person and thought I'd recommend this video by Wanderlusting Lawyer. I'm a cis white straight woman and found it really helpful in giving advice about how we can be supportive of our fellow peregrinxs on the road:
Hi, this will be my first camino, I'm 58 years old and have wide feet. I've found Altras to be the most comfortable shoes but have read a fair bit about possible injuries/achilles tendonitis with zero drop shoes, especially with older or less athletic people (me on both counts!). I have...
same here, (shoulder issues), I settled on the Deuter Speedlite 22 made for a woman's stature--lots of support, lightweight--I love it. the Ospreys I looked at were too heavy and complicated.
Hey, newbie here, 57 years old, am doing Frances in September and planned on altras bc they fit my feet so well with wide toe box. Do you have a lot of experience hiking and if so do you think it’s doable to adapt to zero drop before I leave? I have plenty of time to train
I'm from St. Paul, MN, and am starting my first camino September 10 in Pamplona with a good friend and experienced peregrina. We will to arrive in Santiago on October 22. I'm so thankful to have this space and so many other internet resources to help guide me and can't wait to meet some of you...
Someone else may have mentioned this, but there is a group called Camigas On Facebook where you can sign up to walk part or all of the way with buddies. It’s for women only.
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