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  1. vwzoo

    want solitude

    I walked in Sept 2018. I am a solid introvert that shuns, dreads large groups. I avoided the Camino families but I met wonderful people to talk to occasionally one on one which I enjoy. I wanted my walk to be a solo spiritual walk and physical challenge.My time to talk to God. What worked great...
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    Those who have walked at least one Camino - What are your favorite insoles and why?

    I went to an orthopedic shoe store and had custom insoles made for my feet. My doctor recommended that. They were fantastic because they felt great and I had zero blisters.
  3. vwzoo

    Is it OK to write emails in English when booking accommodation?

    I typed out my letters, converted to Spanish using Google translate. I would use Google translate on their Spanish letters converting them to English for me to read.
  4. vwzoo

    Training with Weighted Vests

    I trained with putting a 10 lb bag of dogfood in my backpack in my backpack and walked the daily distance I hoped to walk. That worked great helping me getting my self used to the weight of the backpack.
  5. vwzoo

    Book on Spanish History

    The Way of the Wild Goose by Beebe Bahram was very good
  6. vwzoo

    The Way: how do you feel about THE movie?

    Another of Martin's three sons Ramon is in an uncredited scene walking behind his father during the ending scene of the movie where Martin is walking in the market with the scarf.
  7. vwzoo

    The Way: how do you feel about THE movie?

    I love the movie "The Way". I rewatch that movie, "I'll Push You" and "Six Ways to Santiago" all quite often. I have read the book that Emilio Estevez drew a lot of stories from "Off the Road" by Jack Tripp for the movie it was funny. My only problem with "The Way" is I think how tore up Martin...
  8. vwzoo

    Is this Camino clothing heresy?

    We Wore the exact same things years ago while out at sea onboard my submarine in the US Navy. Easy on easy off in emergencies
  9. vwzoo

    Walking a camino after knee replacement

    I walked the Camino in 2018 after having both knees replaced in 2011. I had no problems at all. I did lots of training and prep and I think the only thing I thought concerning my knees was I was worried about falling and possibly injuring them. So I wore ankle hiking boots with the thought...
  10. vwzoo

    David Whyte "Pilgrim"

    I was driving home today and I have the audio book of poetry Pilgrim by David Whyte. It really touched me today and I thought I would share as it takes me back to the Camino. Poem Santiago Poem Pilgrim: The road seen, then not seen, the hillside hiding then revealing the way you should...
  11. vwzoo

    Social anxiety

    I feel just like you do. I walked the Camino Frances in Sept of 2018. I don't handle crowded situations well. Getting stuck in the middle of a crowded table leaves me not really able to breath. I just want to escape. I absolutely love one on one or a couple people chatting. Walking and talking...
  12. vwzoo

    Beyond the Way

    I am recovering from surgery and decided to rewatch the Beyond The Way videos by Andrew Suzuki. I found it so so inspiring as I was preparing to walk the Camino. I thought I would share it to those that are contemplating, planning or may just want to watch it again...
  13. vwzoo

    Muxia first or Fisterra?

    I walked to Muxia first than continued to Finisterre. I walked solo and avoided the Camino family things as I am a pretty solo type introvert person and I walked in my mind as a spiritual pilgrimage. So for me Muxia was perfect. It was quiet, lying on the rocks watching the sunset over the ocean...
  14. vwzoo

    It's my (life) Camino

    I was driving down the freeway the other day and a big truck came weaving through traffic at a much higher rate of speed. I started thinking of an adverse opinion of him, then it occurred to me that he must be in a hurry to get to wherever he is going and let it go. That rattled around my brain...
  15. vwzoo

    Early risers extraordinaire!

    I just found I was awake anyway as I just woke up. In the beginning leaving in Roncasvalles rather then just lay there in the dark or maybe make noise and light trying to find something to read I thought I might as well just get going. I found if nothing else I loved the solitude. I do admit I...
  16. vwzoo

    Early risers extraordinaire!

    I tried really hard to be quiet, bottom bunk nearest to the door. I sometimes put my backpack outside the door and kept my papers, electronics, money etc in a small daypack in my bunk. I would wake up grab that and my bed liner and sneak out as best I could. I hope I didn't bother anyone. I did...
  17. vwzoo

    Early risers extraordinaire!

    I thought walking under the stars were magical, the solitude, the alone time was like I was all alone with my conversations with God, crowning with the glorious sunrise. I absolutely, absolutely loved it
  18. vwzoo

    Early risers extraordinaire!

    I left the albergues every morning about 5 AM. I didn't intend to but I usually sleep about 6 hours and lights off we're at 10 so I found myself staring at the ceiling in the morning dark about 4-4:30 AM range. So I just rolled with it. I planned ahead to limit making noise when I left in the...
  19. vwzoo

    Random thing that made you smile on Camino?

    The sounds of the cow bells. Watching families and children play. Stray dogs and cats strolling up to greet me as I passed. Those were the things that pop in my head.
  20. vwzoo

    Movie "The Camino Voyage" on Amazon Prime

    I watched this movie a few years back it was great "The Camino Voyage". It's now free on Amazon Prime. It's about some Irish fellows taking a traditional Irish boat rowing it to England, France and then along the coast of France and Spain to get to A Coruna and walk the Camino Ingles like would...

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