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  1. Michael Garver

    My Stages on the Camino Olvidado

    As the Camino Frances becomes more crowded and commercialized, I had almost given up on a pilgrimage to Spain. I am looking for the " road less traveled " for solace and inner growth" . I am considering a trip in April 2017 and looking to experience something unique. I don't need a certificate...
  2. Michael Garver

    Pilgrim statistics June and July 2016

    With the increase will the Camino simply become another tourist attraction - not a pilgrimage of 1000 years ago. The sheer volume has to dilute the experience . Is there a road less traveled - for solitude and self reflection?
  3. Michael Garver

    Dysentery from fountains?

    How small are the pores on the filter. Many bacteria may pass through if not filtered out by a proper filter and would give a false sense of security
  4. Michael Garver

    Dysentery from fountains?

    I think you have identified a more likely source :) Buen Camino and stay healthy
  5. Michael Garver

    Safety for women on the Camino

    Well I guess that leaves throwing fake rubber snakes, javelin treking poles, faking a heart attack, pretending to be demon possessed, self induced vomiting, passing gas, hysterical laughter or using the Clint Eastwood saying " make my day" or in this case " Camino " - I can hardly wait! It...
  6. Michael Garver

    Phone and iPad

    Thanks Jordon. I was just looking at the iPad Air 2. It weighs less than a pound and has wi- fi + cellular. With the system you used, you could upload pictures, video and access the Internet via wi-fi. It also has the fastest processor and plenty of memory. Battery life is 10 hours. I probably...
  7. Michael Garver

    Post Camino can things ever be normal again?

    Excellent perspective and advice- one of the beauties of the Camino is taking a personal leap of faith and risk- believing purely in yourself and the goodness and grace of others around you. You get a new perspective on life and return home where circumstances and people are the same. They have...
  8. Michael Garver

    Phone and iPad

    Good advice! Thanks
  9. Michael Garver

    Phone and iPad

    I have an iPhone and MacBook Air I was thinking of taking. The MacBook Air allows me to upload my photos and videos via SD or micro SD card. I can then review them or share them via the cloud or Internet on a blog or e- mail. The biggest advantage is being able to see them and having them backed...
  10. Michael Garver

    Safety for women on the Camino

    I would also add- in Montana , particularly hiking in the National parks we deal with bears. We do carry pepper spray - but the spray comes in large bottles so it can shoot a long distance. You don't want to have to get very close! You mainly spray toward the ground as wind and it blowing back...
  11. Michael Garver

    Post Camino can things ever be normal again?

    I am training and preparing for my first Camino, but as a pediatrician particularly during training I had so many profound emotional experiences that I continue to carry as part of me today. To give our lives purpose and meaning many of us seek to enrich our lives beyound that of a traditional...
  12. Michael Garver

    Timing of pilgrimage

    Rick, Thanks for the advice! The temperature is not an issue coming from the wind and cold of Montana. I will have to prepare for the rain- I hope to be somewhere on the Camino on May 3rd to celebrate my 59th birthday. All my best and thanks again Michael
  13. Michael Garver

    Timing of pilgrimage

  14. Michael Garver

    Timing of pilgrimage

    Thanks! I will be leaving from Montana and it will be nice to escape the wind and cold! There is so much preparation and the commeradere alone on this site is amazing! Thanks in advance to all experienced peregrinos for advice and inspiration :)
  15. Michael Garver

    Timing of pilgrimage

    Is the first Camino done in mid April to May reasonable for weather and trekking conditions - what is the climate like? I am hoping to get to the halfway point around May 3 . Comments Thank you
  16. Michael Garver

    Foot preparation

    Thanks Mark! I am still reading and doing my research and starting to train. I have read several accounts of people's experience and this forum is excellent! Can hardly wait! God bless! Michael
  17. Michael Garver

    Foot preparation

    Thanks everyone- I usually wear ( the brand) Keens for hiking - do I need something more rugged? They hold up well in Montana. I don't usually hike 800 kms in them- :)
  18. Michael Garver

    Foot preparation

    Can anyone give me advice on avoiding blisters in preparing for a Camino pilgrimage . There is the physical , spiritual and apparently the feet! Any advice on toughening up the feet to prevent blisters?

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