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Having left Roncesvalles 9 days ago I injured my knee and had to take the bus to Pamplona and have a rest day. I was able to start again with a knee brace and have been doing really well. Nothing could ever have prepared me for this journey. It is truly amazing. Loving meeting all the people on...
I have survived 21 hours of flying and a 4hour stop over in Dubai. I am at he hotel in. Barcelona and will catch a morning train to Pamploma. At 6 pm I am hoping to get on the bus to Roncesvalles. All those months of planning is about to happen. So looking forward to meeting with others who will...
I am leaving in 7 day but have been having issues with my leg, just below the knee. Today my Osteo told me he is pretty sure it is compartment syndrome. When I rest it is fine but each time I go for a long walk it starts to play up. I am having treatment, compression stockings, ice and rest and...
Is it safe to wear a bum bag with your valuables or should you wear something under your clothing. What do other pilgrims do to keep them safe. I leave in 9 days and was going to go with the bum bag but am overthinking it and not sure what is best. If you wear a bag under your closing does it...
I am having some problems with getting footwear that suits my feet. The boots I had for the last 6 months have been giving me knee pain. I was advised to get Salamon boots which I did a few weeks ago. They are very supportive but they are so heavy. Each boot weighs 550gms which feels like I am...
I am hoping to catch the bus from Pamplona to Roncesvalles on the 28th May. I am having trouble booking a ticket on line. Will it be easy to just turn up an get a ticket in the afternoon. I arrive in Pamplona at 1.30pm by train from Barcelona.
I am 58 and starting the walk in Roncesvalles on the 29th May. I have been having a problem with pain just under the knee which happens about 1-2 hours into my walks. My physio suggested wearing compression tights, such as skins. Just wondering if anyone else has used these and how they went.
Hi I am Issy and I am leaving in 4weeks today to start the adventure of my lifetime. It is the first time I have travelled alone but have found comfort from reading others story on this forum. I am arriving in Barcelona and taking the train to Pamplona and then the bus to Roncesvalles on the...
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