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  1. dmeclevy

    Need to stop reading this Forum

    As it is said, "the camino gives you what you need and takes away what you don't". I was usually one of the last to leave the alberque and always managed to find a bed. Enjoy the journey.
  2. dmeclevy

    Camino Support Group....

    "Normal" I too left St. Jean on May 26th 2012. I returned to the US July 3rd. I know well the feeling you describe. I felt detached, like an outsider looking in. When we are new because we have shed the 'normal' garmet of our egos, we can be unrecognizable to even ourselves. Like a new pair of...
  3. dmeclevy

    South African girl walking alone

    I traveled alone as a female and there was NEVER a problem. Don't worry.
  4. dmeclevy

    Hiking sandals or lighter flip flops?

    Strongly suggest sandals. Can where with or without socks. But flip flops...There were evenings when my feet were very cold.
  5. dmeclevy

    An Alcohol-Free Camino?

    I had only 1 glass of wine while hiking, not because I don't drink but I did not want to add to the dehydration potential. Just ask for water when they ask "Vino"? That's what I did.
  6. dmeclevy

    Existential experience or just a hike ?

    Each person has their own Camino!
  7. dmeclevy

    thrift shops along the way

    Nothing thrift about anything except fruit and veggies.

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