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  1. lindseh

    Physical difficulty of the primitivo

    Hola peregrinos, So, I've walked the Frances twice in the past 5 years, and while I managed to go the distance, I got tendonitis both times within the first week or two of walking. I'm trying to take steps to prevent that this time, as I did last time as well, but I kind of need to prepare for...
  2. lindseh

    Pilgrim arrival statistics - August 2015

    Thank you for sharing! I know I saw number and charts like these somewhere on the forum in the past, but couldn't find them for the life of me! I find it so interesting that the numbers peak in May then dip down again. I often assumed it rose after May and dipped down again after September, as...
  3. lindseh

    How Do YOU Keep the Camino Spirit Alive in Your Heart?

    Icacos, I believe I will see you there! In Victoria? I am so looking forward to it.
  4. lindseh

    On making the decision to go... again

    Thanks folks! Yes, I believe I'll do the Frances again. I've thought about doing the other routes, and maybe will in the future if this one goes well... but I suffered from bad tendonitis on both of my previous Caminos, and I'm not sure if I could make it on those long stages.
  5. lindseh

    On making the decision to go... again

    Hi folks! Been here for a while but haven't been active on the forum since my last Camino, so thought I would reintroduce myself. My name's Lindsey Cowie, a few of you may know me from my Camino advice videos I've been putting on youtube for the past 2.5 years. :) I did the Camino for the first...
  6. lindseh

    Vancouver/Lower Mainland Meeting - March 30th

    Great news! Couldn't make it to the last one but I'll be there!
  7. lindseh

    Are they real? Camino Blues

    Yeah, I call it my post-Camino existential crisis. Good luck. ;)
  8. lindseh

    Singing/Songs sung along the Camino Francis

    Whenever there's a guitar around I guarantee you'll hear some U2, The Beatles or Leonard Cohen. Universally loved.
  9. lindseh

    For us sloooow walkers only!

    On my second Camino I met a wonderful man who taught me how to be ok with being the last people out in the morning, to not worry about getting a bed because there will always be somewhere to sleep, and who didn't mind helping me over a fence to appreciate a view like this. And for that I...
  10. lindseh

    My Video Blog tips about the Camino!

    I am still making these videos. :) Here are my most recent ones (that I've made since I completed my second Camino!) My Second Camino!: How to Get to St-Jean Pied de Port: Hope they are helpful to someone. :)
  11. lindseh

    Keen Sandals???

    I walked basically my entire second Camino this year in my Keen Whispers when my Salomon boots didn't work out too well for me. Wore them with socks. Got pretty lucky with the weather, but I even walked over a snowy peak at Cruz de Ferro in them. Luckily the trail was clear - dirty socks but...
  12. lindseh

    How much french do I need to know?

    You'll only spend a day amd a half in France so you should be fine. :P you cross the border into Spain on Day One.
  13. lindseh

    How did your health change when you did your Camino?

    Re: Re: How did your health change when you did your Camino? I completely forgot about the leg cramps! Mine lasted my whole Camino and would always come at night whenever I tried to stretch out a bit. The pain would come shooting up both legs and I'm shocked I was able to avoid vocalizing my...
  14. lindseh

    medieval pilgrimage?

    Re: Re: medieval pilgrimage? I don't think it will, there really are all types on the camino. I honestly wouldn't be too surprised to see someone in medieval clothing in the Camino. You'll certainly get a lot of attention and questions so be prepared for the onslaught of curiosity!
  15. lindseh

    20 things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela

    Thanks for the info, John! I'll definitely be checking a few of these out next time!
  16. lindseh

    Camino Romance

    Always thought it would be a good challenge for a future fiancee... let's walk the Camino and if we have the energy afterwards hobble down the aisle of the Santiago cathedral with our camino family in attendance ;)
  17. lindseh

    Camino Romance

    I had a Camino romance... We don't share a language, as he speaks just a little English and I speak just a little Spanish. Sign language and international words go a long way! But meeting him was certainly a highlight. We've kept in touch for two years over facebook, and in just a week in a half...
  18. lindseh

    Can I Just Start Walking?

    Just wanted to mention that you don't need a shell. Many people like to have one, but if you have one, know why you're carrying it, I think. My father (my walking partner on my 2011 Camino) insisted I needed one even though I didn't really care. So for 750 km I resented that silly shell that...
  19. lindseh

    Question for anyone who has walked the CF in May and early J

    Hi, I walked April 24 - May 28 of 2011. I never had a problem finding a bed, but in all honesty some people did. I'd say I saw it happen several times from Leon to Sarria. Some friends had to walk on or get a taxi, but usually the albergues brought out mattresses and let pilgrims sleep on the...
  20. lindseh

    What did you read on your Camino

    Ha! Right? I mean, I take one book with me and that's the one I pick?? Poor judgement indeed...

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