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  1. Don Hoff

    To go with my partner or go it alone???

    Wise advice from Petitewalker, I could have spoken to that myself, but chose to not to. Walking East in return, sounds macho, and can likely distract from the attention and devotion you could gave for each other. Remember we are NOW speaking about THIS being HER Camino, and the boots are on the...
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    To go with my partner or go it alone???

    Mike, it sounds like great news. I think you were wise to lift up the question within, share it with others and with your partner. I consider it is a sign of strength to seek the advice of others, knowing the decision is your alone. Not all advice nor opinions are guaranteed to be helpful...
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    September 2014 Peregrinos

    Welcome, you are astute to note that you will be starting out solo, but that won't be for long. As you can see it is a mobile, embracing community. Another truth is that it is common for a person to discover that they wind up going in a manner, mode and direction they never intended nor...
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    Class of 2014

    I just discovered this stream of discussion, and it is a joy to see how others in the Class of 2014 started discussing this two or more years ago, and the last was Janyay 2013! I expect to be catching up with some of you on the Camino in September 2014. I might as well state a word on this...
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    Transport from Santiago to Madrid

    Someone said that they had some trouble with Ryan since as a passenger they had forgotten to print out their boarding pass, and the cost without it was rough the roof, so beware if that is still an issue
  6. Don Hoff

    To go with my partner or go it alone???

    I will be doing this Camino with a close friend, while our wives are doing their Pilgrimage in Portugal. Between the two couples we will celebrate 94 years of marriage. We and our wives know that as pillars of the temple need to stand apart to be stronger, we do most things together. My...
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    pretty much terrified - landing in Lisbon Monday the 28th

    Kim What fine caring , helpful information on this Blog, plus there are persons you will meet who appear to be meant to help you, and others helped by you. Embrace your fear, claim the feelings. 6 weeks ago I was on a 3 hr, 35 station zip line and ropes course. Wasn't my first time, but my first...
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    September 2014 Peregrinos

    RON Recently read a fine book "Ancient Spiritual Practices , Sacred Journey" history of Pilgrimages. What was most interesting is the author comparing Hiking and Pilgrimage. He said the distinctive difference for the Christian Pilgrimage is laughing.... Let others beat themselves with rods...
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    September 2014 Peregrinos

    Looking for un sello - el Pato, ( Duck stamp) or a Road Runner. I will treasure this passport, and people I meet.
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    September 2014 Peregrinos

    Yikes! Guess what Mr. Postman left in our box? Yep, Camino Passports! Can't wait to get them stamped. The grandkids have stamps, a bunny, duck and goosie. If not the official document, maybe on my sombrero
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    Training advice.

    That is such a good way to feel And you express the joy of it. Some see walking as a necessary evil Some see walking as punishment in life There are so many in the world who are Fleeing war, hunger, political oppression,Survival. Our walking us at another level, beyond just endorphins and...
  12. Don Hoff

    September 2014 Peregrinos

    AnnieY, you bet we are getting excited....it is building day by day. It is very natural to have some mixed feelings in general... You have been a Pilgrim since birth, this us one more step. Interesting that you use the word "Apprehensive" Many use that as meaning fearful, uncertain, anxious ...
  13. Don Hoff

    Training advice.

    Appreciate you words of advice and encouragement Katiemac Finished one step along your lifelong Pilgrim way You came back for a second helping left your imprints in the sand and a piece of your heart to the community on the move You gave gentle nurturing words of guidance For those who may...
  14. Don Hoff

    Training advice.

    JnLee just got back from a nice 8.3 mile And realized that it gave me about total 35 miles, of which 25 miles (40k) were in this week... So checked for Any hot spots in my feet. All was well, but along the way I felt this little discomfort in my left boot. Took it off and glad I did. Expected...
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    September 2014 Peregrinos

    Jabaldo, we leave here Sept 11, are starting on Sept 13 from around Astorga. We usually make our plans fixed and set on two ends.... As in our planes arriving then departing....in the middle we have an objecting and general aim, but expect the surprises to meet us along the way. It was like...
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