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Buen camino Hugh! Last minute nerves are all part and parcel of this wonderful trip. Once you get on the road, it will all dissipate. You have some good advice here about your pack contents and besides, the camino itself always refines what we carry. You'll ditch anything unnecessary as you go...
Buen camino! Have a wonderful time discovering new nationalities! Sometimes we talk too much anyway, and just togetherness is enough! I'm sure you'll meet many who speak English soon enough. Enjoy the journey!
You have some good ideas yourself, Beatrice, and many more great ideas from the people here. As it is a church group, and the camino is originally a spiritual pilgrimage (and still is for many) I would also delve into that aspect. I would mention that for many, they feel it to be a calling that...
Well done for your decision Denise. I walked the Camino Frances alone last year, and 'alone' meant that I walked on my own, with people behind me and up ahead, and with plenty of company from welcoming people in the evenings if I felt inclined (mostly I was inclined!). Walking alone, I had time...
The camino is incredibly tough on the body Cate, and we all experience different issues. If you get to fully acknowledge the challenges of the journey and prepare accordingly, you may be okay. The best indication will be how your knee responds to pre-camino training. John's advice above on...
Hello Sara! So you really are one of the veteran walkers! I think you have a lot to offer us and perhaps don't need our advice. Thank you for joining us. It would be nice to hear your experienced thoughts from time to time.
Wow, Simeon. "Sometimes the wrong train will take us to the right station." I really heard that. Thank you for your words of wisdom and for reminding us to let go a little.
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