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Hi. When I had my Pacer Poles I had the same problem so I used fingerless bike gloves. I loved those poles but hated the handles so I gave up and bought different poles with non plastic handles.
If you want to make it easy for yourselves you could use RAW travel, an Australian company that specialises in the Camino. They book all your accommodation and transfer your luggage each day so you only need a day pack. The drawback is that you are then stuck with the timetable. We used them...
Hello, I walked the Camino from SJPP to Santiago in 2017 with my husband and my cousin. My cousin who is in his 60’s had a knee replacement in January 2017 and walked the Camino in Sept/Oct 2017. He was very happy with how his new knee performed.
It is hard for me to answer that. I just have faith that you would find your way and I don’t think you will need to carry a tent but that choice is up to you. The Camino has a way or working things out. You should be able to book ahead though. It probably means you will have to plan a bit...
I think walking from Sarria might suit you. There might be more opportunities for accommodation and rest stops. I am sure you will find your way and meet wonderful people no matter what you choose to do. I wish you the best for your Camino.
Everyone walks their own Camino but I am with you...Why hurry? Maybe time might be limited and not everyone has the luxury of time. Just enjoy the Camino no matter what pace you walk it.
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I am in my 60’s and I have done both walks. The Camino Frances is mostly easy walking with just a couple of challenging sections. I made it easier for myself by breaking up the first day out of St Jean. I only walked about 9km to Orisson which that left about 16 km the next day. Most...
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