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My walk on the CdF last spring was life changing and therefore I am planning to walk the Camino del Norte this fall. I carried my pack last spring but between the mountainous terrain and my age (turning 82 this year), I would like to send my pack ahead each day. However, I have heard reports...
This is beautiful and echos experiences I have as a volunteer in a Catholic based facility for asylum seekers. I will start CF in two weeks and, like you intend to immerse myself as an ancient pilgrim. Thanks again...
I greatly appreciate all this activity. Thank you, all! Good thoughts, good energy. My situation might be unique. I have a medical condition whose medication raises my body temperature. Plus, I am 80 years old. Here in the PNW of the US I will train in shirtsleeves in temperatures in the high...
Like others who have recently posted, I live/train in a very cool environment and am concerned about the shock of Trail temperatures. There has been much valuable info on how to minimize that shock, and I appreciate it. But I'm considering taking that advice a bit further, by starting each...
I have read that in 2019 there were no public restrooms between towns. Is there any update to this situation? I'm prepared for the worst news but it creates more weight and likely many embarrassing moments.
I will start around 5/15.
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I feel like I know you, Rick. I lost my 20 yr old daughter in June, 2021 and I will be walking the Camino with her starting in May, 2023. When are you starting? There is much we could share... 😔
I am of such an age and condition that I pee about every hour. I am sure there are others like me. What is the protocol? I hope I don't have to strap in a bag!!:oops:
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