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Yes to all three questions. In my personal experience, I think it helped to be open to change. But my recommendation is to go with no expectations for such change and you will not be disappointed.
Regarding the soul, that's a pretty deep...
Yes, it made a difference. I am more patient, and it opened my heart. I think of the Camino often, about the people I met and how people of all races and nationalities can get along if they truly try.
Yes it made a difference.
It brought us as a family closer together. (4 of us walked together)
I pushed myself further than I had ever been before.
It made me stronger and enriched my life.
It gave me an admiration for the Spanish people and...
Absolutely yes. That’s not just my feeling but after my first Camino in 2012 my sister remarked on the difference in me, something profound enough that she embarked on her own Camino. Every time I return to walk I discover (and rediscover) the...
Walking 800 km is not a small thing nor is it a regular thing so yes, of course it changes you. Some more than others. “It’s poisonal” as we say in these parts, how much it changes you and why. It must mean a lot to many of us though, because we...
Scotchguard will protect against stains and spills, but will do nothing to make a straw hat or shoes waterproof. As @trecile said, if it's raining your shoes are still going to get wet no matter what — the thing to worry about is how quickly...
Shoes: You're fine. Forget the shoe liners unless they improve the fit.
Rain jacket: Stand in the shower with your proposed rain shell on and see if that works for you. I suspect it will not. The decision for you is actually whether to get...
@Cheryl2445 , congratulations! (To both of you, of course).
Thank you so much for taking us along with you on your journey. It has been a real pleasure to read your little narrative every day,; to be honest I'm a little sad that you've finished...
Thanks so much!❤️ Weather was pretty cold and rainy when we started out, and now it’s cool in the mornings and evenings, but hot in the afternoons. We checked the weather every day before we walked. Layering is key. If there was any rain in the...
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