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    What I found on the CF

    Well said! My wife and I walked the Camino this fall and found exactly what you did. We are in our mid-70's, so were among the very slowest - which didn't bother a soul. If fact, quite a few people would slow their pace to ask how we were and if they could help us in any way. For those times...
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    Final 40km?

    It went well and we will be on our way home in a couple more days (fingers crossed). Thank you for asking. Cannot recommend Hospital Rosaleda highly enough. Everyone has been concerned, caring and highly professional!
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    Final 40km?

    Thank you!
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    Final 40km?

    They are both on our list of “must-do’s. A question, though; what were the trails like?
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    Final 40km?

    Trekking poles are just amazing. We use them faithfully and I agree 100% with you. No telling how many incidents they saved us from in the past.
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    Final 40km?

    Thank you to you both. Yes, we are from Seattle area. (Are you by chance the nurse who checked my eyes after my fall near Pamplona?) Again, we were so impressed - and blessed - to have had help from so many wonderful people!
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    Final 40km?

    That was our first thought, but the orthopedic team recommended against a long flight and for immediate surgery. While it’s on my mind, I would recommend to everyone that you always carry your travel insurance card with you. Our cards were in a transported maleta with our medical equipment and...
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    Final 40km?

    Thank you, K.Lynn - I have to admit we were both down about it, but planning to return helped.
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    Final 40km?

    Thank you, again. After all we went through, it’s just ironic how we were thrown such a curve! Things were going so well so this must simply be another challenge to meet. You take care!
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    Final 40km?

    Thank you for the good news. I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly.
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    Final 40km?

    Hello everyone - we hope you are experiencing a Buen Camino. My wife and I (both mid-70’s) started in St. Jean on September 4. With about 40 km to go, she tripped and fell just short of Ribadiso. We are now in Santiago (via ambulance) waiting for fibula surgery on Friday. Our Camino is...
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    Descents into Hornillos and Hontanas?

    My wire and I (still mid-70s!) are a bit spooked about the warning symbols descending into these towns - particularly after Zubiri, which we ended up doing on the highway after some Camino friends we had met told us to please not even try going down the ruts. We would appreciate any advice you...
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    Descent into Portomarin

    So true! Thank you for joining the discussion.
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    Descent into Portomarin

    Many thanks to you all! We appreciate all your insights and will take the easier route when we arrive there. Buen Camino to you all!
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    Descent into Portomarin

    My wife and I (both mid-70’s) have been surprised by how treacherous some of the descents have been. Steep trails that have washouts, leaving deep ruts and narrow pathways and sharp, jagged rocks - lots of them! How is the descent into Portomarin? We have watched dozens of YouTube videos and...
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    Luggage transfer by Correos

    Hello, everyone. These posts have been very helpful, so my wife and I thank you! We will be walking the Frances starting September 6 from SJPDP. It will be our first, so excitement and nerves are a big mixture at the moment. Unfortunately, we will need to use a transfer service due to some...
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    plantar fasciitis - with 7 weeks to go

    PF can be really painful, so I'm sorry you are going through it. This is a condition that both my wife and I have suffered several times and don't care to repeat! First piece of advice from our doctors - don't ever go barefoot. Our feet, at least, need constant support. I spoke with my doctor...
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    20% drop in pilgrim numbers at Roncesvalles

    Thank you! That is what we are planning. I appreciate your response. Buen Camino!
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    20% drop in pilgrim numbers at Roncesvalles

    I apologize, but I am thoroughly confused. I just Googled the requirements for receiving the Compostela. A number of the sites show that the Compostela is only awarded for walking the last 100 km. Only a couple state that any consecutive 100 km will do. Would someone please set me straight? My...
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    Newbies

    Hello, Everyone. Sally and Gary, here. We are planning on walking the Portuguese in mid-April of 2023. It will be our first Camino. We are in our mid-70's and have been enjoying reading and watching as many resources as we can. We are quite impressed - and thankful! - for the openness of this...

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