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    Camino Primitivo

    Starting Oviedo 24 September, two oldies, 1 new hip, 1 repaired fractured skull.
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    Primitivo Albergue Closing Dates

    I see from a recent post that some Albergue on the primitivo are closing around now. We plan to walk the Primitivo and the Verde next year in late september to mid October. Is there a list of closing dates on the forum or does Gronze have that data?
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    Personal Locator Beacon

    Here in OZ when bushwalking in remote areas with no mobile coverage, it is prudent to carry a Personal Locator Beacon. Others subscribe to the SPOT system. Both provide access to emergency services in the event of injury or "locational disturbance ". Would it also be prudent to carry something...
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    Walking After hip Replacement

    Thanks to all and Buen Camino - I read of all the sucesses for TKN's, so I'm in mind of what's in my future. After fracturing my Pelvis badly in September, I am now informed that as it is not fully healed (at 31 weeks!), I have Traumatic Arthritis and I will need a full hip replacement later in...
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    Primitivo in May or September?

    Us two old codgers are thinking of starting our Camino Primitivo in May or September next year, depending on the state of our individual health. (One fractured pelvis/new hip, one fractured skull) Could you nice people please comment on the best time to walk, health excepted, in the light of ...
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    Hip Replacements

    I'm told that after 6 months "healing" my fractured hip will need to be replaced soon due to traumatic arthritis. Having walked part of the Camino de Levante (Avila to Santiago) in 2015, I can feel Spain calling. Already in the planning stage, having been put off by a number of medical...
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    Walking partner

    My significant other is not very keen on my proposal for a solitary few weeks on the Primitivo. Looking for a walking partner in September 2018. No fixed timetable yet, but hope to bypass the Frances hoards by staying in O Pino on the second last night before SANTIAGO. Even that is negotiable...
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    Knees

    I am planning a Camino del Norte/Primitivo next year, hoping to have recovered from (old age) painful Arthritis in my knee. At 80, I was usually pretty fit but was felled by the painful knee in January. Just had a magical Cortisone injection which has seemingly cured the pain. Will that easing...
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    Starting Levante/Sanabres from Avila

    We are starting our Camino on 24 September in Avila, leaving Sydney on Sunday 15 September. Seeking an update on the route. I have peregrina2000's excellent reports from June, and wondered if there were any more recent updates.

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