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We leave Madrid on the 28th, so you'll likely be ahead of us by a day or two. And, since you're taking Spanish lessons, you'll be swiftly on you way while my daughter and I wander around, hopelessly lost. All part of the adventure, I suppose.
I wish you safe travels, and hopefully, we'll meet...
Hello Gerald:
I have no words of wisdom for you because I am older and probably far less fit. For myself, however, I have decided to do what I can, when I can, and then let the Camino guide me. Having a full-time job really cuts into walking time, and although I feel that I can walk distances...
Thank you Kanga - I knew you'd know where to send me for further information. The photos are lovely, and now I need to make a decision regarding a reservation. Part of my hesitation is whether or not to spend a night in St. Jean. We will be delivered there from Corazon, and I don't want to...
Hello Kanga: You seem to be so knowledgeable about this wonderful adventure, so I thought I'd ask a question. Since this thread is about albergues, I assume my question is in the correct location.
I attempted to make a reservation at Orisson for late August, but was told that there were no beds...
Thank you so much Annie. I think the trick is not to plan so much that you take the fun out of it. While the planning is important, the journey is also to be one of letting go of such things.
I appreciate the encouragement.
Thank you for the encouragement Gil. I have read of so many "seasoned" pilgrims, and they all seem wiser for the journey. And, to be truthful, it's not just the Camino journey to which I refer. I truly hope to meet some of them along the way. I will be the one with the 29 year old daughter...
Hello everyone:
On my 69th birthday last year, my daughter said "Mom, I want to do this, and I want you to do it with me." At the time I had a yeah, right, moment, but then thought - why not? I will be 70 when we begin, and the encouragement of a few of the "seasoned" pilgrims has been very...
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