happypilgrim

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Joined: Sep 10, 2023

Last seen: Saturday at 5:54 PM

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  happypilgrim reacted to HBS60's post in the thread Food on La Meseta beyond abysmal with Like.
  
  I agree 100% with you. My food experience in my recent Camino was very stressful and frustrating. Besides the limited choices, the unpredictable meal times made it worse. I never knew what would be available, or when. Every town seemed to be...
  
  Saturday at 6:01 PM
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  happypilgrim reacted to Paul288's post in the thread Food on La Meseta beyond abysmal with Like.
  
  Many people have made suggestions already. Adequate protein is important so I would bring protein bars, or buy eggs or nuts whenever you have a chance, although not all places had a kitchen I found. As for weight loss….there is such an abundance...
  
  Saturday at 6:00 PM
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  happypilgrim reacted to OxfordHiker's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino Here i go again with Like.
  
  Im still going. Made it to Las Herrerias from Villafranca del Bierzo in pouring rain today, not the best of days but certainly shows the shortcomings in my rain gear and I thought they were all good. Never mind all dry and warm now. Up to O...
  
  Sep 30, 2024
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  happypilgrim replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walked His Way-Successfully!.
  
  You did it! It's been a pleasure following your journey! Buen (Continuing) Camino!
  
  Sep 30, 2024
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  happypilgrim reacted to HBS60's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walked His Way-Successfully! with Love - Red heart.
  
  Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela: 8.8 miles, 14.1 Km* * longer than expected because of trying to find the Monte do Gozo statues in the fog. Well, I did it! I walked EVERY SINGLE STEP from St Jean Pied-De-Port to Santiago de Compostela in 6...
  
  Sep 30, 2024
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  happypilgrim reacted to trecile's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.
  
  I talked to a friend recently who walked his 7th Camino. His first several Caminos were solo, but the last 4 were with family members. He told me that this year was his least favorite because although the family member has a fairly active...
  
  Sep 21, 2024
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  happypilgrim reacted to William Garza's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.
  
  Playing the devils advocate. Respectfully 3d party encounters are very often one sided 1st impressions are usually based on nature/nurture and cloud judgment Family dynamics and communications are their own..and should not be compared to yours...
  
  Sep 21, 2024
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  happypilgrim reacted to Anamiri's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.
  
  As a normally fast walker I find it is hard to adjust your speed down to a much slower speed. It takes physical effort, as your legs go on automatic, and its hard not to go to your normal stride. However when walking with someone injured or older...
  
  Sep 21, 2024
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  happypilgrim reacted to Camino Chrissy's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.
  
  This is true. When walking past an "old" person who seems to be alone, there is no reason to assume that they are necessarily faltering and being left behind by loved ones who are racing on ahead.
  
  Sep 21, 2024
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  happypilgrim reacted to NualaOC's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.
  
  Let's not infantilise older or less able pilgrims. I've often felt uncomfortable when members of a group or family (including the so-called camino families) treat each other in ways I find unkind or inappropriate. I try to remember that this is...
  
  Sep 21, 2024
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