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  1. Pat Beals

    Support the people who support us Pilgims

    To All. I hope Ivar might be able to help us. For all of the people who take care of us while we are on our journey, this is a wonderful time for us to pay back. Caregivers along our journey are going to suffer. As Pilgrims, let’s repay our debt. I was going to walk again in April. Where is...
  2. Pat Beals

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    Hi Karen, What a wonderful adventure you are embarking on! The first time I walked, it was important for me to walk the whole distance. I had to make adjustments to meet that goal. I am 61 now and the back then, I was 58. My Father, who just died a month or so ago gave me great advice back...
  3. Pat Beals

    If you want to take 4 rest days on the CF, where would you stop?

    I need to confess, I did the whole of the Camino once (wth some interruptions), but was so obsessed with distance, I missed most of everything but the distances walked and bedbugs. The second time, I spent so much time looking at things and speaking with people, I didn’t finish. I wouldn’t do...
  4. Pat Beals

    We hide

    How incredibly profound. Thank you, William. This, to me is why I walk the Camino more than once. To open up out of hurt and commune with people on the same road. The aspect of being vulnerable, strong and in tune with oneself all at the same time. To me it is pilgrims, but also all of the...
  5. Pat Beals

    The Story of Madam Bernat

    Thank you so much! I knew I didn't have it right. I love your story. You are lucky to have met her.
  6. Pat Beals

    The Story of Madam Bernat

    Hello Everyone, I am in SJPDP staying in Maison E Bernat and somewhere in my fuzzy memory is a story about Madam Bernat who people had to go to and explain why they were walking to Santiago and she would determine if you were a true pilgrim or not. I'm sure I don't have the story correct or...
  7. Pat Beals

    Urgent footwear question

    I love this...I will look for for a wax job
  8. Pat Beals

    Urgent footwear question

    I really appreciate everyone's input. My plan ...and my plane leaves in 12 hours, is that I will bring my boots. I will use my shoes going up from St Jean and switch to my boots as I traverse Route Napoleon going down hill. I will leave them along the way for someone who really needs a good...
  9. Pat Beals

    Urgent footwear question

    I haven't even bought the boots. This is what concerns me. Even thought they are the same brand, the size is different and they are not broken in. What are your thoughts to take the old boots for the downhills? C clearly, I have been walking in my shoes for about 6 weeks. Kanga, these...
  10. Pat Beals

    Urgent footwear question

    I need to add that my shoe size has gone from a 9 to 10
  11. Pat Beals

    Urgent footwear question

    I am leaving for The Camino this next Thursday and will begin my walk from St Jean Monday. I am 60. Two years ago I walked and had a great time. I have weak ankles so last time I walked in Vasque hiking boots. This time, I bought Vasque shoes. I have been working on trying to make my ankles...
  12. Pat Beals

    Early Morning Pilgrims - Suggestion

    A funny story....In one of the hostels, I ended up being the only woman in a seven bed room. Three bunks and and one sacrificial lamb. I was assigned the "lamb" role. Upon reflection, I moved myself to a bottom bunk and used my bath towel as a privacy screen. Late in the day six men as a...
  13. Pat Beals

    Nervous wreck looking to start mid-August 2017

    A quote: "Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway." - John Wayne. I walked The Camino in 2015. I will be walking it again this fall. The best advice I received was from my Father....have fun. I was so fearful. I would remember his advice and take a breath. I will be in...
  14. Pat Beals

    Why One Walks the Camino

    You are right on target! Buen Camino
  15. Pat Beals

    Lodging on first few days

    I would suggest you speak with the ladies at expressbourricot.com. They assisted me going the Route Napoleon a couple of years ago. Last time, I did it (St Jean to Roncesvalles) in two days with a layover at Orisson, this year I am going to do it as a three day stage (going a bit beyond) and...
  16. Pat Beals

    Tips for Introverts...on the CF

    I have totally enjoyed what you have shared. I am a strong introvert. Being alone versus being lonely are two enormously different situations for me. Being alone, is being centered and at peace with myself and all around me. Being lonely, is when I need to assess my needs. Some of the time...
  17. Pat Beals

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    Too right! The first time, I did it with a fully loaded backpack. Totally scary. Two women from the Air Force Academy helped me by hauling my backpack up. I was far more cautious the next time and thereafter. I built up. The Incline is a good prep though. In your judgement, doing the Barr...
  18. Pat Beals

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    I would like to meet you, but I suspect you are very busy preparing. Let me know.
  19. Pat Beals

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    Colorado Springs! We have the obstacle af Denver between us. One of the advantages we have being "high altitude " people is we have more lung capacity.
  20. Pat Beals

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    That is 32 km per day. You are amazing!

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