When in a small village grocery store I was approached by two elderly women who asked, “ how old are you?” I replied, “84 anos.” They said, “ My God, you’re old. Go home , sit down and rest.” We all laughed. One of the highlights of my 3rd Camino.
If you don't do it. . . for the rest of your life, you will remember it. . . you will wonder what you missed.
Do whatever it takes. . . . do however long it takes. . . give it a chance, give you a chance. If not now. . .when??
I have done three Caminos. I have 2 artificial knees. I am...
83 year old. Had rt knee replaced 2009. Climbed Kilimanjaro 2010. Had left knee replaced Dec. 2012, Camino April 2013. Camino 2014. Camino 2015. God willing Camino Portugese Sept 2016. Used pacer poles. They are a must for me. If you think it can be done, it can. If you think it can't...
Ask your 82 year old mom to go with you. I am an 83 year old peregrina whose Camino was from SJPDP to Santiago then to Finisterre. My 53 year old daughter walked from Sarria to Santiago with me.
Am 82 years old, and was walking alone,very very tired just having come down out of the mountains. I came to a highway and conserving my water which was dangerously low, I assessed my situation. I decided to wait for a car or taxi.
Obediently, I waited, nothing happened. After awhile , I...
81 yr old pilgrim 2013 , 2014 No blisters. Used Vaseline every am before putting on silk liners then wonderful Asolo boots. Change liners around noon each day. Buen Camino.
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