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Darwin did a backpacking challenge called The TGO Challenge. It’s a cross country hike. Looked intense!. I don’t think that was the St Andrew’s Way hike.
We did the Portuguese route in May 2018. We started in Coimbra. I used the Village to Village book to plan our trip. Right from the start we made our own daily mileage and stops. We did not want to be rushed, we wanted to enjoy the walk and soak in the local flavor. We loved our journey and...
We walked May 2018 starting in Coimbra. Yes... LOTS OF COBBLESTONE! I was worried about that because I have Plantar Fasciitis but my trail shoes are Oboz and have great support and cushioning. And I also had Good Feet inserts. I did not have any problems!
We walked the Camino Portugues May 2018. We had a blessed and amazing encounter with Claude Tranchant. We walked one day with her. She is awesome and I feel so lucky I got to meet her!!
I love my Altra Timp Trails! But when I did the Camino Portuguese I ended up getting Oboz Luna trail shoes because I heard about all the cobblestone I would be walking on. I am so glad I did! I have Plantar Fasciitis and wanted extra protection from the hard ground. My friend who went with me...
I was there in May! Walked Coimbra to Santiago! We walked the central route! It was amazing!!!! I can brag to you all because none of my non-Camino friends understand
I wasn’t trying... but I did lose about 20lbs. I don’t have a scale but when I got home I had to buy new clothes because everything was too baggy. I went down a size. I did not stop myself from eating what I wanted to eat. But I am mostly vegetarian in my diet. Also I never drink soda at...
I’m shorter and fatter than you when I started. I actually did lose weight walking the Camino. I lost about 20 lbs. Came home and had to buy clothes a size smaller. I walked in Columbia brand long shorts and capris. Columbia brand has plus sizes. And a couple XL REI tops.
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