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Hi Henrik,
I too have suffered from major depression recurrent for over 30 years (I'm in my 70's now) and have had panic attacks, fear of not knowing what to do or what was happening. I just want to tell you that you can do this! Really, you can do the Camino. I first walked in 2016 and have...
I can't predict what it will be like in in September. I can tell you what it was like in September 2021. If course covid restrictions on albergues capacity did limit beds. I walked the 1st 2 weeks, then volunteered for 2 weeks, and started walking again earl October. No problem finding a bed...
Janet and I are at the "A Taberna de Martino" drinking agua con gas. We are sitting on the sidewalk. It is across the street from the church if you want to meet.
No these are not sending to Santiago. Small packs so forwarding as they go. It doesn't matter unless they want to stay in one of the albergues with a suitcase ban. Xunta albergues don't accept shipped luggage so I doubt we'll see many suitcases after today.
I feel that the troubles of getting here were a challenge. Somewhat akin to some encountered on a pilgrimage. Thinking of all that we have encountered since leaving home, driving 1000 miles (1600 kilometers), checking on aging family, and the trouble encountered with our flights I guess it may...
Yes, I did take a pretty good photo. Probably because of the good sleep I had.
It's good to be back. Avidly awaiting our arrival in Pamplona today and then Hospital de Pereginos in Arres tomorrow afternoon.
Phil
Hi Susan,
Thank you for wanting to serve as a hospitalero. I echo, @J Willhaus about contacting @tomfriesen for information about training in Canada if you have not had it. During the training, you will be told how to apply to serve in an albergue through HosVol. Other albergues do not require...
Had a senior moment and forgot to tell you that San Juan Bautista is a donativo (donation but not free) albergue and also does not accept reservations.
If you mean Hospital San Juan Bautista, the albergue at the church, it is open. It is a very special place and well worth staying there. When I served there as a hospitalero, they did not have a phone.
Hi Penny,
Ever since we met on the Camino in 2016 you have been an inspiration. I suspect that you will be able to convince your husband that you can and will return for another Camino. Keep us all posted as you continue to train and definitely when you walk another Camino.
Phil
When she is impatiently waiting for me to finish packing (the CPAP and accouterments), remember its not me that she is impatient with, it is packing the CPAP.
Figure our a way to gather up my stuff faster!
Welcome to the forum vjhiker! Which route do you intend to walk and where do you plan to start?
Regarding health insurance, plan to purchase some type of insurance that will cover you while traveling. Although we don't plan to get sick or hurt, stuff happens. Janet and I use a combination of...
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