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  1. Valleygirlhikes

    Transportation Ideas Between Astorga and Ponferrada

    I will be researching this option, thank you.
  2. Valleygirlhikes

    Transportation Ideas Between Astorga and Ponferrada

    I am glad to be here, even though my knees gave out. I have been grateful more than disappointed. I have found something be happy about every single day. Hopefully I have helped a couple of pilgrams continue their journey here on the camino, by not giving up, to heal and find their own...
  3. Valleygirlhikes

    Transportation Ideas Between Astorga and Ponferrada

    Going from Astorga to Ponferrada is an option, if I can't get to the stages in between.
  4. Valleygirlhikes

    Transportation Ideas Between Astorga and Ponferrada

    Hello everyone! Due to my bad knees, I can't walk the Camino Santiago. Instead of going home, I have found that going from Albergue to Albergue to catch up with friends is the camino I have chose to do. This brings me happiness. My problem is finding transport for the next few stages. I am...
  5. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Thank you. I think this the way.
  6. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Wow! Thanks for sharing your story! Your encouragement came at the right time! Before bed I was telling my family that maybe it's time to come home. Sitting and laying around in this hostel watchihg pilgrims come and go is really difficult. I am in the "boxing ring" with my state of mind, and...
  7. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Thank you. I will check Decathlon on Mondsy.
  8. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    I looked at rental prices and wow!
  9. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Ahhh, indeed it does! There is a silver lining!
  10. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Thank you for your suggestion, they are so appreciated. Combining a bike and walking is definitely on the list. I am fortunate to be here where it will be flat will let me test my knees.
  11. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Update: Doctors say there isn't any damage or swelling to my knee, just more ibuprofen and another week of rest. I feel more at ease now. Not sure I want to stay at this Hostel for another week.
  12. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Thank you David. You are a blessing. My knee is still the same. Looks like it my be another week or two before signs of improvement. That's OK, just means I have a couple more days to come up with a plan. Thank you for giving me more ideas to think over. Oh, and while living in San Antonio for...
  13. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Hello and thank you. I was looking into renting a bike and whoa! A bit expensive, I would say.
  14. Valleygirlhikes

    My knee has given out. Need a place to recover for a week.

    Thank you for sharing. I am glad you made it to Santiago and beyond. Grats! It is a good reminder to listen to my body and to take care of it.
  15. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    This helps, thank you.
  16. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    A few people have mentioned using a bicycle, would you mind telling me a bit more about the process? Do I keep my backpack with me or arrange luggage transfer? Can I ride with my poncho when it rains or would I need a raincoat? Do Albergues and hostels have a place for the bike for safe...
  17. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Absolutely! I am grateful to David and all of you. I have been picturing these ideas presented to me in my mind. I am really considering the the "mobile care" that would be a good fit for me. Thank you.
  18. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    I am hoping that I could at least do as you suggest. Practicing patience and being hopeful that I will be able to shuffle along.
  19. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    These are really great ideas! But may be out side my comfort zone as I am a bit of an introvert. From what I noticed so far of those riding bikes is that I would be walking my bike along. I do realize that the terrain is getting flatter now. I did train as an E.M.T some 40 years ago and I am...
  20. Valleygirlhikes

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Currently I am in Burgos resting up from a knee injury. I am not giving up the possibility of continuing on foot, but in the meantime I would like ideas of options in the event that I can not. Touring by bus and volunteering are options I have been given but sadly I don't speak Spanish and I...

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