Recent content by rubyslippers

Found a great pair of shoes for 50.00 USD and 45.00 USD to ship. :(

Congrats!

What a wonderful post. Thanks. I had heard about this Trail you could take in Spain that ran all the way from the border with France to the Atlantic Ocean! The story lived somewhere in my brain. I knew there were places to stop as you went and that you had the freedom that afforded. When my life...

Thanks for the links jirit-it's always best to read it for yourself. The only constant is change.

Change is the only constant; nothing is ever again what it once was. I appreciate St. James and enjoyed the service/Mass in the Cathedral, which is held in honor of the Pilgrims who finish the Camino. "Enjoyed" is an under-statement. I wept like a baby many times during the Mass. Even us poor...

I travel often and just returned from a long stay in Vancouvery, BC. I found as I hiked on trails and walks all around the city and parks that the Camino is still and always "with me". I felt I needed to post that here. Tubby, it will be with you for the rest of your life and every time your...

Not everyone who Walks the Camino is Catholic. Some begin it as a "walk" and are surprised when it becomes a true Pilgrimage or religious experience. I don't believe in limiting it in any way. You have to make a statement when and before they give you your Compostela. That is good enough. I'm...

It's exactly the right thing for you. When you begin you may hear a conversation in your head. Mine is always between my Ego and Spirit. My brother who works a 12 step program tells me I'm lucky there are only 2! Some call this conversation "The Committee." hehe At any rate, as you walk you...

William Garza I love what you wrote. Beautiful

Amen! I hiked my first at 56 and my second at 61. First Camino was Solo and it was the very best. We can have one emotion at a time; choose Fear or choose Love. I choose love and I carry sticks.

I notice you are from the states and if you plan on carrying your pack on board do NOT go through security with pepper spray as it is considered a "weapon". If you think you want it get it in Spain. Starting early is a good idea and difficult not to do as so many get up early and rustle around...

Hallows, just reread this entire thread. Time flies, right? You sure know how to make good use of it. Kudos and welcome back.

I had a hard time finding any hiking equipment until I got to Burgos. Maybe someone else can speak to this. Some of the home made / wooden ones are or can be heavy.

Why do females, in particular, feel that they need to be "friendly" or smile or shake someone's hand. Why? Men don't feel the need. I've had heard fellow crew members say to a passenger, "smile, it can't be that bad!" I told them, "how do you know? It might be that bad." It's one of the things...

I swear by Permathrin, but understand if you can't get it in Canada then you cannot. We use it on my husbands farm pants and shirts and on our shoes and socks. others get ticks during a day in the grass/fields and we find VERY few if any. It lasts through 6 washings and I don't use really hot...