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Buen Camino, Debrita! I am glad you are there walking. Take good care and enjoy! enjoy! enjoy! I, too, am envious after walking my first camino earlier this year.
I, too, used an Osprey 24 liter pack. I carried my clothes in a small stuff sack strapped to the outside because my water bladder took up space in the pack, but it was worth it for the lighter weight.
Every day that I walked I prayed that she would be found - one way or the other. Still it is so hard to learn that her body has likely been found. Prayers for the family and sad though the ending is, glad the mystery is solved.
I found myself thanking my body every day - a little prayer of gratitude and thanks for feet, ankles, knees, hips, back, shoulders, heart, lungs, and entire body for doing all the hard work so I could do the journey! Was quite an amazing little moment early in each day - and I am reminded the...
Apparently moleskin might be a North American item. It can be cut to surround a blister, adding protection. Compeed works well on hot spots. Vaseline can be used to lubricate the feet. Just pay attention if your feet develop sore or hot spots. I ended up changing my socks every 2 hours or so to...
In March of 2009 I attended a workshop led by Arthur Paul Boers. In it he shared a bit of his Camino experience, and mentioned a book he had written about it entitled "The Way is Made by Walking." I picked up a copy of the book and knew I would be Camino bound one day. It took six years but I...
I know the Camino sends us what we need, and it sounds like the Camino sent you to the doctor in time to catch your breast cancer. I pray now the journey will include complete healing and an opportunity to walk in the near future. Blessings on your medical camino. May you find all you need for...
I am sitting in my living room tonight after a nice long hike in my favorite rugged park today (pretending I was on the Camino). In our guest room, the bed is piled with clothing I am saying goodbye to after a major post-Camino purge. After the closet and dresser, the boxes in the garage (moved...
I vowed not to use Facebook, but on a long slow afternoon one day when I felt lonely as the only English speaker in a group of French and Spanish speakers, I decided to post my pics to FB. The response was overwhelmingly positive so I continued posting. I have had to be aware when sharing my...
to all of you who cannot part with your perfume - please go gently - those of us who are sensitive to scents appreciate that! I ran into someone who must have taken a bath in hers and couldn't breathe well for hours. :(
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