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I’m leaving soon for CP and again attempted to use what’s app without success. I was trying to call a hotel in Spain, it just rings but nothing else. A few years ago I tried using in within Spain to reach my alburgue, instead I got someone in...
I am so very sorry for your loss and the way you gracefully let us know you hear us, questions, concerns in this community way. I send you an embrace in the loss of your husband, your fellow pilgrim. I know you will find pilgrims here who will...
This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
Disclaimer: I am not a psychotherapist, just some random dude on the interwebs. If you are depressed or think talking through your emotional situation would help, definitely reach out to a therapist. And I'm not answering your question, but...
You will be fine and you'll get a lot of support..the "oh sh1t" moment will usually come after your camino.
If you have a therapist it can be useful to scheduled a few phonecalls in the days following your camino.
I also just learned of the...
You will be okay. In fact, the camino might be just what you need right now.
You will definitely meet people if that’s what you want.
Your booking/packing/distance plans seem fine to me. Many (most?) people bring only one set of walking clothes...
When are you wanting to go? There is much more solitude in the off season (December to March) on the Camino Frances. Or chose a quieter route such as the Via de la Plata, Camino Invierno, or the Mozarabe?
It sounds like you will be starting your Camino with a lot of expectations.
In my experience, this leads to a disappointing and boring Camino.
My advice would be to worry less about your Cumbayá avoidance strategies and go with an open mind and...
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