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Dear Ian,
You are a Pilgrim and that what counts. Cheating also means dishonest, are you being dishonest? NO! Follow your heart and try to leave judgement behind. Most albergueros and pilgrims will often advise you to do exactly that, use a pack transfer service.
I wish you a healthy and...
Wow! What a wonderful wonderful inspiration you've shared.
"Circumstances" indeed. Great, wholesome and deeply moving perspective.
buen camino my friend!!
Very well said! My sentiments precisely. I could not articulate it better. Thus why I was both devastated but grateful that I will have a chance to attempt it after my big stumble. Cheers and Buen Camino always!
Thank you Kanga for your encouragement. I absolutely agree. And I can't stress enough how important safety is. Though my concern is not the Compostela, I did embark on this Camino for traditional reasons and if possible, I intend to finish it next year, this time my husband will accompany...
Hi Sarah
I'm so sorry to hear of your challenges. I went through the same thing this past October. I was able to overcome the blisters and thought I went well prepared with a well stocked first aid kit, work out daily as a life habit, and had orthotics and the "works" done to be preventive...
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