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Use a bike . . . and do the Meseta. Or go all the way to the Dark Side and use an ebike. It's not the same, but it'll do, and it beats hell out of staying home. Good luck
One of the things the Camino teaches is is not to give a tinker's curse about things that don't matter, and how few of those there really are. One of the joys it gives us is watching your fears gradually transform into joyous insouciance ... In...
The northern portal of the church in Villafranca is a unique special case while any story about climbing up to the Alto del Perdón and gaining forgiveness or absolution is simply one of the many made-up narratives of current Camino lore without...
This is most kind, but I find myself guided by the biblical injunction:
So I am just a little selfish. I tend to look to my own welfare in these matters, and let my friends fend for themselves :)
I carry a tarp and air mattress when I (rarely) walk, and I roll up at the municipals at 12 when I cycle (usually). No beds? Never a problem. Good luck ☘️
You really are going to have to try harder, otherwise you might not be able to complain about the deleterious effect of there being too many other pilgrims to keep you company :)
Sounds wonderful 😍. Love your description and reassuring words for others. I’m deliberately walking more slowly and gently these days … it’s so enjoyable. Buen camino @good_old_shoes 😎
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