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    New York Times article

    A rather interesting article on the Camino in today's New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/06/world/europe/camino-de-santiago-spain.html
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    Heart is not in it !

    I believe I know what is going on. Having worked years in a loosely similar industry, where I managed many large once-a-year events, I believe you are exhausted and spent. When you and all around you are working full-speed toward a deadline event you become depleted and may not even know it...
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    What's the Difference between a Pilgrimage and a Long Walk?

    My introduction to the Camino de Santiago was a series of fantastic articles written in the early 1990s by Herb McGrew, a psychiatrist from California, for Gourmet Magazine. He and three others set out to hike from Le Puy. They were hikers who wanted beautiful scenery and to walk from good...
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    Heading Out to Le Puy

    Thank you Gavin! I love those food photos! It looks like you're eating very well. Keep up the good work. ps: loved the dog photo, too!
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    Heading Out to Le Puy

    Gavin, I am really enjoying your blog. If its possible could you please include some photos and descriptions of the food you're eating? Thanks. That would make it complete for me! I hope to do three weeks of the Le Puy route next June.
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    Weaning myself from this forum

    I am very sorry to read this. I wish you all the best.
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    Weaning myself from this forum

    You beat me to it. I, too, have been contemplating leaving this forum. What started out as a delightful discovery in finding this forum has deteriorated into a cringing, head-shaking experience when I read some of the responses to women who have had frightening experiences or who are concerned...
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    Solo women walking Le Puy to Conques August 22nd to September 1st

    Thanks, NavyBlue. If I'm reading the graph correctly it looks like only 3% are American. Another reminder to brush up on my French!
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    Solo women walking Le Puy to Conques August 22nd to September 1st

    What about June 1 to about June 20? Are the numbers about the same?
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    Back Home

    My knee gave out recently -- very painful and definitely would have stopped any camino I would have been on. I have, however, had great success with prescription anti-inflamatories, physical therapy, and a knee brace. The medication was important in the beginning, as well as the brace to keep...
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    warning to women travelling alone

    Thanks for your post. I just tried sending you a private message but it seems the "start a conversation" option is not available on your profile. I am thinking of walking the Le Puy route and would really be interested in what happened to you in France. . . if you don't mind elaborating. I...
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    Camino Portugese warning

    Bravo, Falcon!
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    What causes people to stop their caminos?

    Mysticl, I am sorry to hear this! I can remember at least two transatlantic flights where I got sick "right off the plane," including my last trip. It is no fun. On one trip to Paris I went to sleep in my hotel one morning and woke up the next day! It took me a few seconds to know where I...
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    Money Belt, Bum Bag or Neck Pouch

    I have yet to walk the camino, but I have used waist and neck pouches on other trips to Europe. The security of money, passport, credit cards, etc. is an issue, and one I have yet to solve. I didn't really like the waist belt (it felt cumbersome) so I went with the neck pouch, which protruded...
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    Solo Pilgrims!

    Hello there Futurefjp, please elaborate on what's to love or loath on Conques or the Le Puy experience. I've yet to do this walk. Thanks.
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