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Agreed... living and Life is change...
A deep learning the Camino can offer is respect: for oneself, others, and the land upon which we walk...
Indeed, the miraculous earth itself, spinning in a field of stars
This is what I appreciate when walking the Camino...time on my hands...long stretches of it...so the query seems relevant!
I am a past pilgrim and a future pilgrim. I have much to share from previous Caminos, whilst simultaneously understanding there is always more to learn and discover
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Well, walking is the main requirement...the adage, absence makes the heart ❤️ grow fonder, springs to mind.
If it is your holy joy, wishing you many more wonderful Caminos!!
You can always chat to you wife via Skype/what's app or any other techno device on the threshold of invention...
A week before you, Alaska...!
There seems to be waves on the Camino and after the initial swell I was able to find plenty of solo spaces. Albergues did fill up by the end of the day, but this was mo issue for me as I usually stopped around two or three...exhausted!
I did see a number of pilgrims...
Good for you; how kind for a chap to carry your wife's pack for 4 km...sounds like some wonderful memories were created
Are you both planning another Camino?
Is your wife as enthusiastic...?!
Not always quiet. Many of the albergues were completo and the trail was busy coming out of Oviedo for several days . Beautiful, oh yes, but growing more popular.
There is quietude in the pastures and woods and many walk for a more peaceful experience rather than a social one...I miss this Way...
Some great posts and you are wise to seek advice from seasoned pilgrims... Most injuries are the result of carrying a heavy pack ( hence the growing popularity of pack transport). No need to give away/leave quality gear . Return it to the store or leave it at home for another Camino. There most...
Well done in making this happen for yourself...after your challenges what better way to receive life's joys and bounty than Camino primitivo!!!
I walked this May and loved all aspects of this Way-the woods, the pastures, even the maze of getting out of Oviedo...the anticipation and planning...
This post has me conjuring a Camino from Toulouse...conveniently on a train line...but why not begin in Arles (I ask myself!?) starts with a dream and desire.... bon Chemin
Beauty is what you will expect...tourist information offices in most villages are most helpful and speak English. A liner in July should suffice. I like ALL windows OPEN in dormitoir but in France can sometimes be a delicate issue!?? Viva la fresh air...
Have a fabulous Way
I am actually on the way for a hospitalera shift in rabanal and wondering if someone knows the exact pick up local bus stop. I was told the market plaza in astorga but that sounds busy and maybe confusing!
Has anyone caught the local 1.30 bus from astorga to rabanal?
Will I go to the bus...
Hi B-girl
You will be walking at the busiest time of year and so there won't be a shortage of fellow pilgrims if you feel nervous...
As mentioned, these occurrences are so rare... use discernment and intuition but be mindful not to allow fears shadow the potential for joys and discovery. A taxi...
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