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    Lost & Found LOST (Now found!) PACER POLES BEFORE CEA

    That's a b*tch! In 2014 I left my poles in a hostal in Cordoba and realized it about an hour into my walk. I immediately turned around and they were waiting for me against the wall near the front door. Mine were cheap Decathlon poles but since my first Camino I can't do without. I sure hope...
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    Tibial fracture after 600 km on French Camino

    It is indeed a wonder how we can push through pain to continue, sometimes increasing the damage. In 2011 while walking the Vía de la Plata I started to have knie pain on day 10 which continued and increased despite anti-inflammatory meds. I didn't do anything particular prior to onset and am a...
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    For Sale/Wanted Albergue for sale

    Since neither Martin or Merel have posted the news here, I hope they don't mind that I pass on the news that they have successfully sold the albergue to another Dutch pilgrim per the albergue's Facebook page. Many happy news for the new owner!
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    Trekking Poles

    Poles all the way and not one but two! They help take weight off the hips and knees, make for a more efficient stride and greater speed and your fingers won't swell. Going both uphill and downhill they are a great help, especially downhill (place in front off you to help break a fall). Mine are...
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    Camino Ingles - how immersive an experience have you found it?

    This is so personal. The Inglés was for me an afterthought, an add on after Gijón - Muxía (Norte) and the Portuguese Coastal route. I had a few extra days so I took the train up to Ferrol from Santiago. I personally would not walk the Inglés on its own since it's too short for my liking and of...
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    LIVE from the Camino Fuente de Cantos accommodation

    Just curious, does this mean that the small basic municipal albergue is no longer in function? Stayed there twice so am curious.
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    Oseira Monestery

    That was my experience too, albeit years ago in the old albergue. I'm really curious to hear about the renovations since I've stayed in the very damp, rustic albergue twice. Still glad I did although the second time was the day of the train accident on its way to Santiago for the July 25th...
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    RIP @annakappa

    Thank you for informing us @SabsP , I remember them both well.
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    Bathroom stops on the camino for female Peregrinas

    Except who wants to see all those vending machines and toilet facilities along a Camino route? I certainly don't. People I assume are more than capable of living without them (is carrying water and a snack so difficult?). After walking 20+ Caminos over the last 13 years - yes, as a woman -...
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    Basic necessities on the trail

    Me too!
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    Searching for an albergue or hostal to run

    Hola Miriam, Nice to "see" you here! I'm the previous owner of Albergue Villares de Órbigo and we met on several occasions both in Casa Flor and in Astorga in 2020 🙂. Unfortunately I can't help you with renting but I wish you much luck. Un abrazo
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    Post Hip Replacement Camino

    As a physiotherapist and Camino addict I stand firm in my opinion. One joint replacement ok, maybe even 2 but 4? It takes lots of work to get this far.
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    When should I stop training?

    Great answer, saved me the need to post 😉. For some of us (possibly many) what you call training is just another ordinary day. The fitter you are at the start, the better chance of not injuring yourself. Training for a marathon is something else entirely, then it is sensible to taper down...
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    Camino Catalán from Montserrat through Huesca

    We missed the museum and choir (wasn't told about either) and as far as the black Madonna goes, I recall it being free. Look carefully at all of her, you'll find a surprise, at least it was for me.
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    Post Hip Replacement Camino

    That is quite impressive - both knees and both hips and still walking Caminos! This one hip replacement hopefully will be the only one needed. I had what they call secondary osteoarthritis due to a pelvic fracture (socket part hip joint) I had 13 years ago. The cartilage was damaged at that...
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