Hi all.
I’m sitting in the sun on this spectacular day in the Pyrenees at the statue of Mary and Jesus. A glorious day. Thank you to all the weather Gods.
Perhaps June / July are the best walking months - at least this year. There are people around but not a feeing of being crowded.
I booked...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 ♥️
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...
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.
@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...
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.
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...
@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...
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