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  1. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    It is my understanding a lady has gone missing on the Camino. I sure hope she is just on silent walk about and not fallen on hard luck. I know that in almost no case, harm comes to a pilgrim while doing this trek. I have heard of a couple robberies but rare indeed. That is if you can believe the...
  2. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    This is a really good question since the sleeping bag can be one of the heaviest things in your pack. Bulky too. I took both a sleeping bag (Asolo Marco) and a silky sleep sac. In the first 2/3 of the trip I just used the silky. As we got to the mountains on the far side it began to grow much...
  3. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    The siesta culture of Spain. This was something I wasn't expecting. Prior to this trip, I had never been to Spain, didn't know much about it really except the basic stuff. I wasn't prepared for Siesta. So why should we care? Well, it will affect you to some degree. Now I guess the best strategy...
  4. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    I'm not proud Wanderer64...obviously not too sensitive a critic either. I could use more sensitivity. I meant no harm. I am only interested in giving the "new pilgrims" the benefit of some of my experience from just having done the deal. I'm glad to take critical advice and act on it. If that...
  5. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    I was re-reading this thread and I had a couple more thoughts... By the way...all my post here are just my opinions. I know folks here are very passionate on this topic...The Camino...and everyone has their own things they are trying to get from this experience. My things may differ from yours...
  6. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    For the future pilgrim: The excitement of your first Camino began when someone, or something peaked your interest and began the process. Research the many available documents written about the WAY, read the sage advice from past pilgrims, consult with those you trust (family, friends, medical...
  7. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    Maybe it's because they feel the need to keep up with friends they have made on the Camino. The moral is: walk at your own pace! Exactly! Like I said I'm my O.P. And this could have very well been my downfall. I haven't thought of it until you said it. Thats why I blistered I bet. I was...
  8. Craig Miller

    Starting My First Camino on December 12, 2014

    Please keep us informed as to your experience. My hat is off to you for doing a winter Camino. Be sure to check the weather before leaving SJPD. The pass can be quite snowy. Good luck! Will you be on Facebook????
  9. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    Yes, well blister care is a tricky deal with I'm sure many variables. Bad boots, bad fit, wrong socks, wet feet, odd gait, who knows. I do know if it gets beyond the hot spot stage, it can be hell to get it stopped. On the other hand, it was not too agonizing to walk on it using Compeed. After 5...
  10. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    Like I say, I'm not an english teacher or a computer web designer. Just an old retired fireman. I was a Paramedic for 30 years though. I didn't have a lot of experience with blisters. Lots of cardiac arrests, gunshot wounds, trauma of all kinds and tons of really sick people. I tried the thread...
  11. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    Hi Sheila, Funny. I actually was looking at photos and you are in one in the background. It was a real pleasure to walk with you and your friends. Glad to hear from you!
  12. Craig Miller

    Getting a walking stick home?

    Well as you know if you travel much, every desk and gate and security person is different. You get an easy one and then you get a difficult one. Its a crap shoot. For us the check-in agent for our airline said the sticks had to be checked, he said "its not possible to take them in the passenger...
  13. Craig Miller

    Snow at O Cebreiro ----- Winter Photos

    I walked through there on about October 5th and a pretty cold wind was up back then. You could sense the change was coming. Very cool photo of Alto San Roque!
  14. Craig Miller

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    Hi Pilgrims, Future Pilgrims, My wife and I along with another couple completed our Camino on October 12th. We are from the Seattle area of Washington State in the U.S. We began our trek on September 5th. We walked 38 straight days for an average of 12.5 miles each day. We walked the complete...
  15. Craig Miller

    Getting a walking stick home?

    We flew home from Madrid via LaCoruna. We were required to check them. It was no problem, also if you buy a pocket knife to use on your walk, just tape it securely to your sticks. The ticket counter has tape. we used 2" clear packing tape. There were no customs issues returning to the U.S.

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