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    LIVE from the Camino FRANCÉS: Flies, spiders, isolation & roommates: not what I expected!

    BTW. Make sure you have some Octopus at Ezequiel’s in Melide…
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    LIVE from the Camino FRANCÉS: Flies, spiders, isolation & roommates: not what I expected!

    it sounds like most of your difficulties are not physical and that is wonderful. Meditate about the reason/purpose for you pilgrimage; if you did not have one you will likely find it along the way. You will find comfort. Remember: you are loved. You are strong. You are lifted up. May God...
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    Food poisoning- how to minimize risk

    I’ve had my share of food poisoning while traveling abroad in South America and Europe. Their intestinal flora is different, so your -our- gut ecosystem will get upset with exposure to the new bacteria. My recommendation is to visit your Family doctor or Travel Clinic a few weeks before your...
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    Stunning lightning captured in St. Jean Pied de Port

    What a view. Which hotel did you stay at?
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    6 weeks to go - Plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis

    Be very careful about steroid injections into tendons. They are not recommended for they can weaken the tissue.
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    rookie seeking advice please

    Hello. I am also a rookie, this year will be my first time on El Camino. There are 3 of us, one of which has knee issues. So we will be doing a combined hike-bike pilgrimage. Two of us will start hiking in SJPDP and will meet our buddy in Pamplona to ride the rest of the way to Santiago. It...
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    First (ish) time biking, 4th Camino

    Hola Se Hola Señora1. I am planning on doing el Camino Frances on a bike. Wondering how it went for you, I am also not in the best shape and older than middle age. We are planning to rent, which company did you use? And Do you recommend it? Thank you for your input!
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