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  1. Frank Mestre

    Walking companion/s Camino Portiugues Coastal Path

    Hi When I walked the Camino I set off alone which was a big deal for me as i generally am very nervous traveling alone for what ever reason. But when my flight arrive at Biaritz there was a bomb scare so we sat on the tarmac for a couple of hours and consquently missed the last train up to SJPDP...
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    Walking companion/s Camino Portiugues Coastal Path

    Hi I've only just watched the video. Thank you so much it was fascinating. 🥰
  3. Frank Mestre

    Walking companion/s Camino Portiugues Coastal Path

    camino del Norte ...Hi I have walked the Frances and it was an out of this world experience. I had originally thought of tackling the Camino Del Norte but in truth I dont think I'm up to it at the moment as im still recovering from a knee op. So I am going to aim for the Portugese Camino on the...
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    Knee replacement!

    Thanks for the direction lots of good advise there.
  5. Frank Mestre

    Knee replacement!

    Hi I came back from completing the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Finistiere in June. Loved every moment. But I think it was the last straw for my left knee. Since I’ve had three cortisone injections, acupuncture but after X-ray it seems I have cartilage wear and all the muscle stenthening...
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    My reasons for the pilgrimage

    Spot on Spot on C clearly.
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    My reasons for the pilgrimage

    Hey Tom hope your well. Thank you too true. Can’t wait till the next one IF I get my knee sorted. I’m bone on bone aparantly and I’m in pain. I’m strengthening the muscles around the knee at the moment, hope it’ll work. Kind regards mate.
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    My reasons for the pilgrimage

    I completed my 920k in June this year from SJPDP to Finestierre. Wow! Wow wow! I’m enjoyed every step. So many pilgrims I met on the journey had their very personsal reasons for embarking on such a arduous and at times thankless trek. At 62 I have been with my now wife for twenty odd years and...
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    My advice

    You’ll go far Jane. But for the record nothing worse than a wet soup knocking around in a wash bag.
  10. Frank Mestre

    My advice

    Hi I am in Finistierre at the end of my 35 day 910km. 1st. Camino. My advice whilst still fresh is this. What you wil need. 35k back pack. Smallest sleeping bag you can afford. 2 t shirts, 1 pair of walking shorts, 1 poncho, I pair of long comfy trousers. I pair walking sandles 1 pair light...
  11. Frank Mestre

    I made it....

    Congratulations Susan he no doubt would have been very proud of you. I embark mine tomorrow. X
  12. Frank Mestre

    Which trail from SJPDP

    Taking it easy eh! Lol. Buen Camino Pal.
  13. Frank Mestre

    Which trail from SJPDP

    Hey Robo did you go all the way to Rocesvalles? Shame about the weather.
  14. Frank Mestre

    Which trail from SJPDP

    Thanks Dave.
  15. Frank Mestre

    Which trail from SJPDP

    There’s two trails to Roncesvalles. Both about 23km. So which one for a first timer fairly fit 62 in one stretch. Please
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