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The man with the coffee and chorizo stand on the 17 km path to Calzadilla de la Cueza was very angry when he saw the bites on my face, arms and legs. I have been unlucky with bites. Most people have blisters, I got bitten. There is great disagreement as to where I got them from and whether they...
I have been bitten by bed bugs over the last week. I know from a London experience in 1976 that bedbugs come out of their hiding places when the temperature is just right and this is usually about 3 or 4 in the morning when your body is very still and all is very warm. Then when they bite they...
John Brierley mentions the Albergue Emaus on Calle Mateo Cerezo in Burgos. I found my way there after a long day´s walk. From what I could see, it no longer exists and the building looked very shabby and abandoned. I believe the very new albergue in the city centre will be opened soon, but I...
I can't believe it! I am leaving on the flight to HK/ Paris from Adelaide tomorrow at 11:10 am!...My pack is too heavy....so have been making big decisions to get the weight down. But soon I will put my feet up and relax on the flight. I love flying because I can do a lot of peaceful reading. I...
Hi Driekie,
I will be starting from St Jean on the 8th of May but taking time to get to Roncevalles. I will go slowly so you may even catch up!
Buen Camino,
Clarisa
Cheiko and Keith,
I am going very slowly over the Pyrenees. My plan is to arrive in St Jean on the 7th of May, I will stop in Hontos on the 8th, Orisson on the 9th and then hope to get to Roncesvalles on the 10th. So Keith, I am sure you will catch up with me. Cheiko, if you are fitter than me...
oh thank you n and Melinda.........wow, 2 days, I wish you the "bestest" weather over the Pyrenees, at least! lots of sunshine.........que tengan buenos caminos los dos!!!!!!
clarisa
Wow! There are so many wonderful people on this site. People are happy, eager to start, a little nervous, concerned about the weather...we are all jumping with excitement with the impending start to our caminos...and for me it is all going very, very fast, almost too fast...slow down time!!!, I...
What a gorgeous photo of Santo Domingo Sil, I love the orange colours. Taking a detour to hear the choir sounds absolutely wonderful. Thanks so much for all your wonderful information. We are so lucky to have you in our forum.
Casi en Camino,
Clarisa
It's so nice to see everyone...I loved your letting it all go photo! suzannedarosa! I can't wait to be on the Camino.
Buen Camino to those who are walking now!
Clarisa
Yes, I agree Kiwi nomad Margaret, our departures are getting closer and closer...mine is 34 days away ....arghhh....can't wait! but also a little anxious as I am concerned about being cold and wet, which Arn said is NOT GOOD.
I walked up and down a BIG hill on Sunday and was absolutely soaked...
Wow Arlene,
How exciting is that !!!!? Two more days!!!!!!!! I am imagining how it might feel...as I leave on the 4rth of May for Paris to start on the 8th from St JPP and that is getting very close! It is really amazing what we are hoping to accomplish and I never cease to be amazed at anyone...
Thanks for the info John and Caitlin, I think you are right! Orthodics and stretching are important and now too for me the rolling of my bare feet on golf balls. If I can, I might even take one on the camino for self-massaging sore muscles and feet!
Hi Bear,
Do some self-physio on sore muscles related to your tendons. Take a golf ball and put some Feldene Gel, or some other anti-inflammatory gel, on it. Then, gently and firmly rub the ball along where it hurts staying in the same area for a while, rather than rolling the ball all over your...
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