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I agree that this is a good teaching moment for all. We are only stewards of this earth. We are to care not only for our selves, body, mind and soul but to help others to do the same. This includes objects we deem to be "valuable" in one form or another. We are including rocks return to dust.
Kim
As one who just completed the camino (oct. 3rd). I have returned to my home country with stress fracture in my foot, and IT band syndrome in knee. I'm wondering if others who have walked have experienced similar injuries or conditions from walking for so many miles day after day.
kim
Instead of destoying the bikes, donate to the children in the area. After adding a bell so they can get around safely.
I thought it more fun to watch the cyclist have to carry their bikes and all their gear on their shoulders on a few mountain ridges because they could not ride. Those who have...
Thank you all for your ideas, and posts in helping me when I needed it. I am back home after completing the camino. The blisters aparently were "world class" as even the Red Cross supervisor took photos to use in their training. Even after taking the week in Leon, and "thinking" they were okay...
Very Well Done Hilda!!! I know when I was walking the camino there were many, MANY times I was telling myself to quit and just go somewhere else. But knew in my heart of hearts I needed to complete this. I learned the camino has a different calling to different people. It is very individualized...
Having just returned from the Camino Frances, I would say Bikes will be the challenge, and mainly on the downhill parts. They have a tendency to let go of the brakes and make the runs at full speed. Having been an interpreter in ASL, I noticed a lot of gestures going on that are all pretty...
As a pilgrim with a disability who has just returned from the Camino, I can see where this site is a big help. Though there is still A LOT to be done to help educate those along the camino. Nigel (service dog) and I finished our camino on 3/10. Even though Galicia does have laws as to assistance...
After a very long journey by train from ponferrada to what was suppose to be Sahagun and ended up at 10:30pm in Palencia. We did find our way to the Peaceable Kingdom. My blisters look "world class" , and Nigel is a bit touchy about things. He gets that way when he knows I'm either not feeling...
Made it to Ponferrada but after having to walk 16+ miles to find a bed, my feet are really bad again. Rebekah, I have sent you an I'M. Asking of your offer is still available.
Thank you and bless you all for your advise, well wishes and help. Yesterday was the first time I was able to walk farther than the lobby to let my service dog out to go potty. Managed to go up to the hospital nearby to have them take a look and make sure feet are healing. They were amazed at...
Thank you Laurie. Sadly the google map is wrong as I found out when I got here. The hotel is about 30 minutes away if walking normally. Tomorrow I'll see if the hotel staff can help me as I can tell that at least the blisters on the bottoms of my feet are trying to become infected. I've cleaned...
Thank you Greg! I've been doing the needle/thread routine throughout and while it would drain overnight, the blisters became much worse. My guess at this point from what you wrote is it may be doctor time. The roof of one peeled off this afternoon and I cleaned it best I could, doused it with...
I'm cross posting this from one I just wrote on the Camino Frances forum.
I was able to make it to Leon but have severe blisters on both feet to the point that walking is nearly impossible. I. Have checked into the Santiago hotel, but find it is far from the city centre. I'm afraid I may need...
I was able to make it to Leon with two severely blistered feet. And the hotel I was able to find is outside Leon centre, so would have to walk to get into main part of city. I know I cannot walk that right now let alone trying to walk across the room is beyond painful. Does any one know of Amy...
I figure that with the weather being rather wacky this year, I'm wondering what the weather is like and what the predictions are for sept-oct. I know that Galicia is always unpredictable...very much like my home.
Buen Camino
Kim
I'm bringing my Iphone due to needing to be in close contact with home due to my mom's illness. I also have a freeloader pico solar charger(solar technology, UK) for it. It works well here at home (Seattle, WA). So, figure it will do well on the camino.
Buen Camino!
Kim
I will be arriving in Madrid on 9/6 and staying the night. Then taking the train to Sahagun, to begin the walking part of my journey. Since Nigel the service dog is coming along, the solo tent is packed. My pack is a bit heavier than I would like, (15 lbs). Nigel's pack is under 5 lbs. I don't...
Airline tickets are in hand, hostal for first night in Madrid confirmed, passport, and pet passport ready! Leaving for this adventure on Sept 5th from Seattle, WA. My hesitation...bringing the tent.
I have an ultralight tent for myself and service dog. Yes, he is an offical service dog. He has...
I've been reading a lot on this forum about using treking poles, pacer poles on the camino. My question is why not just use a staff/stick to walk with.
I do have a pair of Leki treking poles I use when I hike. was thinking of leaving them at home and just finding a decent staff once in Spain...
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