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  1. Rita Flower

    Nursing the body - taking a bus from Figeac to Cahors

    Oh the difficulties have passed and are all part of this Camino experience - nothing has ever gone wrong - struggle brings humility. Quick update. It appears that I am heading to Spain rather than continuing in France. Had a wonderful day trip to Rocamador that gave me the next steps in this...
  2. Rita Flower

    Nursing the body - taking a bus from Figeac to Cahors

    Hi everyone. This Camino has been very humbling. I hurt my ankle on day 3 (again) out of Le Puy and have walked to Figeac. Hardest thing I have ever done including the Himalayas (I am getting older 😬). My daily average is about 17 km per day. I have given myself 8-9 weeks away from home...
  3. Rita Flower

    LIVE from the Camino Le Puy to Figeac in 14 days.

    Pretty good. Cool and a bit damp at the start. Some drizzly rain on a day or two but nothing major. Mainly sunny today in Figeac. BUT apparently this is unusual. Our host last night said that it can be really hot at this time if the year. Edit. Just read @Mananath reply. A different...
  4. Rita Flower

    LIVE from the Camino Le Puy to Figeac in 14 days.

    Sorry I have been too tired to post anything. Here is a very brief summary and a few pics. Le Puy to Figeac - 250 km approx - 14 days - average 17.8 km per day (top speed for me 😂) Beautiful country. Excellent food - though sometimes a bit complex for my digestive system. Incredibly...
  5. Rita Flower

    App for find Trails from Le puy Valley to Cahors

    Most of the various Camino apps have an online map if the route. I have been using Buen Camino - it’s simple and it works.
  6. Rita Flower

    "It's not about the gear" camino article from an irish jesuit blog

    I really enjoyed the article. It reminded me of why I am actually walking / doing this - I leave for Camino Podiensis this morning. I have been deeply engrossed in gear for the last couple of weeks as I know that the right kit and pack weight can make all the difference. I also know that...
  7. Rita Flower

    Help. Trying to pay a deposit for a reservation on PayPal

    I think I would just send an email saying that I am from Overseas, that I will definitely be there, I will confirm a couple of days before I arrive, and please hold the booking for me. Otherwise, I might try and find another accommodation that doesn’t ask for a deposit.
  8. Rita Flower

    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    Google translates it as _ I am American. However I think it’s hysterical that the English word ‘dense’ appears in the phrase. Apologies to my American friends. Re etiquette- we could have practical ideas but really I would say - let go of entitlement and practice gratitude. Then I think...
  9. Rita Flower

    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    Fabulous. Thanks for the update. 🙏 I think ‘getting the mind right’ is the greatest Camino gift. Love and blessing for everything that comes next. ♥️
  10. Rita Flower

    Orange Problem With US Iphones

    It’s not so hard once you get your head around the idea of not needing a physical sim. I look at it like tapping into some sort of phone internet once you buy a plan. I use Airola - as do many others. You can buy a plan now, set it up at home and then turn it on once you get to your...
  11. Rita Flower

    Blessings and luck to all

    Buen Camino and remember to be kind and gentle with yourself as you go. Listen to the body and to the Camino itself. May blessings and good fortune go with you. Ultreia ♥️
  12. Rita Flower

    How to choose shoes?

    Lots of good advice already. I tried on every shoe / mid in every trekking store I could find. Then I tried on every brand of trail runner I could find - because they had become ‘the thing’. In the end I ended up with my original Camino footwear in a wide fit. Merrell Moab 3 Mids wide. They...
  13. Rita Flower

    Be careful with phones.

    Having read through the thread it seems that nowhere is safe. I’ll just have to do my best. Thanks for all the tips, especially on keeping important phone numbers written down in another place.
  14. Rita Flower

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    @Valleygirlhikes It’s so disappointing for you and yet I know other blessings will follow even this seemingly bad situation. When I had a knee injury - not as bad as yours I think - I walked 20 mins and stopped for 10 mins, walked 5 km per day, then under 10 km per day till it healed a few...
  15. Rita Flower

    Right quad pain, ok to push through or something to be worried about?

    And magnesium for twitchy muscles - a much needed mineral for all muscle health - including the heart muscle - and in which we seem to be in short supply these days as we age and as soils are depleted.
  16. Rita Flower

    Right quad pain, ok to push through or something to be worried about?

    Hi @Johnnnyk I’m sorry to hear about your injury. You have walked a lot of km’s in a short time. Wow! However I don’t think anyone should ever ‘push through’ a pain message. Seek medical help if available. My understanding is that muscles need recovery time which could look like short gentle...
  17. Rita Flower

    Pacemaker Implant Surgery Tomorrow. A New Phase for Future Caminos.

    Blessings for a speedy and easy recovery. 🌸♥️🌺🚶‍♂️
  18. Rita Flower

    Help: 6 weeks to go

    @C clearly - Was interested to hear merino socks move on your foot. But you have it sorted. 🙂 So jusy sharing … I wear lightweight Bridgedale merino socks - wouldn’t wear anything else. They are not 100% wool (most hiking socks aren’t) and they really hug my feet like a second skin. For all my...
  19. Rita Flower

    Help: 6 weeks to go

    ...help. As stated the blisters should be healed well before you leave. However it’s important to identify the cause- otherwise they will return. * Foot health. The shape and structure of the foot is involved - especially if the toes are pinched from previously wearing tight shoes. Suggest...
  20. Rita Flower

    Maybe a little late with my planning for le Puy...

    Hi @Walden I have been thinking about Via Podiensis for a while but only decided and bought flight to Paris 6 weeks before I leave on 25 May. So, a very short notice Camino. This is what I found - but I don't know what things will be like in July and beyond. How to get there - I arrive in...

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