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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread Tibial fracture after 600 km on French Camino.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...
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GGrousedoctor reacted to Paulo Arantes's post in the thread Tibial fracture after 600 km on French Camino with
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Hey there! I wanted to chat about my experience on the 2017 Camino Frances. I'm pretty average physically, maybe a tad overweight, did some training (could've done more), and could've lightened my backpack a bit. Started off strong from SJPP... -
GThe Camino tends to give you what you need, not necessarily what you think you want. You just need to choose your path taking into consideration the wise words above - and walk, without any pre-conceptions or notions of what might or might not...
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GHigh season on the Frances is probably not for you unless you can practise khilwat dar anjuman. A less travelled and still lengthy route was my first, starting Malaga on the Mozarabe, joining the VdlP at Merida and finishing on the Sanabres. You...
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GPick a time of year when there are fewer other pilgrims about or a route where fewer pilgrims go in general ( as nick says ) the VDLP Be prepared for less infrastructure being available in quieter times
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GYou can have solitude on the CF. Be the last to leave an albergue (usually around 8am) and you’ll likely have the trail completely to yourself. Spend more time in churches than in bars, pack your lunch so you can picnic solo, and choose private...
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GThere are other routes that are similar in length to the Francés but with much more solitude. For example, the Vía de la Plata sounds like it could be what you’re looking for. Look up some alternative routes and see if you find something that...
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GWhen 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?
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GIt 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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GGrousedoctor reacted to sommerjule's post in the thread Experiences from my coastal Portugues Camino 2024 with my son with Like.
Hi everyone, I went on a short coastal Camino Portugues in March with my 11 year old son and wanted to share some of my experiences here. We walked a very small part of the Camino. We started March 13 in Póvoa de Varzim and finished in Vila...
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