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During the several caminos I’ve walked, I’ve observed my mind provides the greatest challenge - to walk faster, farther and sooner than my body can handle.
Whether it’s because of the adrenaline that powers everyone early in a Camino or from...
Yes hospital here said in Dublin has I presented there. I would jave had surgery to fit a plate and pins, but I was lucky that It was strapped up with bone in right position and had started to set. Sent home on crutches after doing last 400+ km...
I took JB’s advice on my first Camino which was the French Way and walked at my own pace which I call a purposeful stroll. On the first day over the route Napoleon to Roncesvalles, I took 9 hours. Mind you I stopped a lot and had a very good...
8 years ago on my first Camino I got shin splint on my left leg. Luckily I had Rock Tape with me which I use for my Planticious Facisious. It worked for me.
Also for me, ignore the fast long daily distance walkers. I set my own pace and daily...
Any of us who have experienced injuries on or off the Camino know that your advice is spot on! The only thing that I might add to your list is to also know your limitations and listen to your body. Maybe, and it certainly can be considered an...
The Vicare Pro annotation, together with the other person's name, indicates that you walked your Camino and earned that Compostela for the spiritual benefit of another person, who for whatever reason, will never be able to do a Camino of their...
It depends on how you want to do your Camino, in relation to cost etc.
I am flying into Lisbon on the 30 April to start the Camino Portuguese the next day, flying home on the 6 June, I have a number of rest days and will stop off in Fatima for...
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