Just in case anyone missed it there is a huge amount of rail disruption today in France due to some malicious. Likely to rumble on a bit with cancellations and big delays. Check SNCF for specific train if you are travelling...
These days it is relatively fast & easy to obtain your Compostela. Download the QR code found on the inner front page of your Credencial and fill in the information earlier for example today. You can also go to the Cathedral web page...
I am on CF right now and just stopped in Os Arroxos Crispeta bar in Trabadelo.
A Spanish pilgrim had exactly the same order as me and he paid 6.50 euro and I was charged 10.00 euro!!! It is not first time on Camino that I've experienced that and...
I almost like this concept: huge buildings full of crazy people partying down the way… probably includes snorers, farters and the emotionally incontinent who might initiate a conversation.
Aach! For those who have never been there “there” is a...
There are many wonderful things to talk about! I do not talk about the war, it brings me no joy. I leave the room when it comes up. My life is good, why relive the sad parts?
Bumpa - Thanks so much for what you have written here. I am now going to change my own status to PTSI. Perfect! I have never viewed “PTSD” as a mental “illness” but rather the functioning of a survival-oriented brain which sends out signals...
My thoughts are with you William and Tincatinker. As a police officer of many years, who "buried" his symptoms for over forty years, I don't think that we "cure" our PTSI but learn to adapt and move forward in the best possible way. Notice...
My “anniversary” is coming up. London 7 July 2005. Always a difficult day. I do use the tube these days but not that day. I made it into the office. Lots didn’t. Front desk security gave me a long look and then offered me a clothes-brush. One of...
My son has PTSD and it is real and can be frightening. I’m so glad your drive to do another Camino is overcoming your fear of potential difficulties.
Please be gentle with yourself but do not underestimate your resilience.
Not everyone you...
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