My name is Elizabeth, an American embarking an unknown journey in just a few days from Porto to Santiago. This may be my first camino, but not my first spiritual journey abroad. I am on this path as a reset button for a really rough 2018, mainly to release any last attachments from my divorce...
Yes most likely. No offense is taken. And I lived in Europe w/ my ex husband and in UK we had to go to the ER and didn't pay a penny, so every country is difference.
I found it irritating that people come to the camino for very personal reasons. And I think it is very mindless to smirk...
I know anything can happen at anytime or any place, but accidents / injuries occur. Do you think medical / flight trip insurance is necessary? Thanks !
Im upgrading to Iphone 6 but I am a travel blogger. So I may suck it up and do the DSLR. I feel I'd regret it if I dont and phone pics turn out mucky. A little suffering for great photos if something Im used to!
Actually after hearing about getting temporarily laid off work 4 weeks ago, I pulled the plug and booked a ticket to POrtugal. I do rock climb, hike and work in fitness so Im not out of shape just not used to 10-15 lbs on my back for 10+ miles, but haven't done SI as I dont have a car to get out...
Wrap it! If its a strained or torn ligament you need compression to aide in the healing process. You'll need a doctor most likely but they'll have you wrap it. I work w/ sports injuries all the time and besides RICE (rest, ice, compress, elevate) you'll need to get a proper diagnosis.
Hello,
First this forum has been extremely helpful in my planning on getting Porto to Quinta Sao Miguel de Arcos.
My first stop is in Arco from Porto on Oct 18. I land in Porto Oct 17 late afternoon and will try to get all my stuff done (passport, SIM card) that evening but will need to do...
Im conflicted on this. Im 33 and work in fitness so I am fit but adding 10-15lbso n my back does a load on my left knee. I am walking about 13-14 days w/ a couple off days to explore Braga or a town for a day but my last 7 days will be 15-23km straight of hiking. Going down hill is what...
Is an umbrella really necessary? It seems like extra weight but the only way to stay "dry" in a complete downpour. I live in Seattle so I am not shy to rain and soaked feet.
I've been warned by friends who got bed bugs on the camino to prep for bed bugs as they did not. I bought a silk liner + permethrin.
Have any advice on how to use this? Do I just spray the outside of the bag, silk liner sheet and/or clothes?
I've looked at camping sites that say to spray...
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