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To All.
I hope Ivar might be able to help us. For all of the people who take care of us while we are on our journey, this is a wonderful time for us to pay back. Caregivers along our journey are going to suffer. As Pilgrims, let’s repay our debt.
I was going to walk again in April. Where is...
Hi Karen,
What a wonderful adventure you are embarking on! The first time I walked, it was important for me to walk the whole distance. I had to make adjustments to meet that goal. I am 61 now and the back then, I was 58. My Father, who just died a month or so ago gave me great advice back...
I need to confess, I did the whole of the Camino once (wth some interruptions), but was so obsessed with distance, I missed most of everything but the distances walked and bedbugs. The second time, I spent so much time looking at things and speaking with people, I didn’t finish.
I wouldn’t do...
How incredibly profound. Thank you, William. This, to me is why I walk the Camino more than once. To open up out of hurt and commune with people on the same road. The aspect of being vulnerable, strong and in tune with oneself all at the same time.
To me it is pilgrims, but also all of the...
Hello Everyone,
I am in SJPDP staying in Maison E Bernat and somewhere in my fuzzy memory is a story about Madam Bernat who people had to go to and explain why they were walking to Santiago and she would determine if you were a true pilgrim or not.
I'm sure I don't have the story correct or...
I really appreciate everyone's input. My plan ...and my plane leaves in 12 hours, is that I will bring my boots. I will use my shoes going up from St Jean and switch to my boots as I traverse Route Napoleon going down hill.
I will leave them along the way for someone who really needs a good...
I haven't even bought the boots. This is what concerns me. Even thought they are the same brand, the size is different and they are not broken in.
What are your thoughts to take the old boots for the downhills?
C clearly, I have been walking in my shoes for about 6 weeks.
Kanga, these...
I am leaving for The Camino this next Thursday and will begin my walk from St Jean Monday. I am 60. Two years ago I walked and had a great time. I have weak ankles so last time I walked in Vasque hiking boots. This time, I bought Vasque shoes. I have been working on trying to make my ankles...
A funny story....In one of the hostels, I ended up being the only woman in a seven bed room. Three bunks and and one sacrificial lamb. I was assigned the "lamb" role. Upon reflection, I moved myself to a bottom bunk and used my bath towel as a privacy screen.
Late in the day six men as a...
A quote: "Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway." - John Wayne. I walked The Camino in 2015. I will be walking it again this fall. The best advice I received was from my Father....have fun. I was so fearful. I would remember his advice and take a breath.
I will be in...
I would suggest you speak with the ladies at expressbourricot.com. They assisted me going the Route Napoleon a couple of years ago. Last time, I did it (St Jean to Roncesvalles) in two days with a layover at Orisson, this year I am going to do it as a three day stage (going a bit beyond) and...
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