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Many blessings to you, have been thinking of you since this was announced. You are embraced by a worldwide community of Peregrinos, may you find comfort and peace. Buen Camino to both of you.
This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
Today I arrived in estella. What a difference a year makes. Last time it is was with my wife, now sadly on my own. The closest you get on the Camino is something very special. Only when you lose the one that made it special illustrates the...
Great pick, Chrissy!
At 73. I was inspired by a fellow on this forum named Jose, who had finished the CF at 75.
I did my first at 73, my second at 76 and I'll do the Portugese +Muxia to cerebrate my 80th.
I now have friends all over the world...
Alan-try emailing Orisson. I did a few years ago (persistently) and they finally answered me with a yes.
Very nice people...and explain your son-in-law has a reservation.
My personal preference leans towards very quiet routes or the busier routes in the quietest of seasons. Not unknown for me to walk four or five days on the trot sleeping in albergues alone and not encounter another pilgrim. The usual sign that I...
This past spring I walked my first Camino solo and stayed in hotels, taking the Norte and Primitivo routes. I stayed in hotels not just because I enjoy solitude, but also because I know I don't sleep well sharing a room with others. I chose...
I agree with the others...see a physical therapist for specific exercises.
Short of that swim doing side stroke or a modified backstroke (both arms at once vs alternating arms), if you have a place to do so. Great for the back, easy on the spine...
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