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Derwen, I walked April 2013, for the first week I walked with a huge silly grin on my face, loving every minute. By the time I hit the Meseta I was quite low, feeling very alone at times and separated from the world. I came to realise that this was OK too and was part of life/Camino. I came to...
Re: Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years
Lovely post Cloosh....I remember meeting the Russian in Rabanal...he was treating a Scot(ex-pat) for blisters... Unusual treatment if I remember correctly.... In that beautiful Albergue ran by the Confraternity of St James
Buen Camino
Thanks for the advice. Have been walking further and with my backpack and in sandals and have had no problems yet, having said that, I am not repeating these long walks day after day like I will on the Camino.I also need some long walks on rougher terrain, but as you say, maybe I should bring at...
I have worn only sandals for a few years now...all year round. I have been mulling over what footwear to use next spring on my Camino. I really suffer in any type of closed footwear so I have decided to go with my sandals. I will be in no rush so can take it easy the first few days. So, if you...
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