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  1. Rossco

    Credential

    Three years ago I left from Le Puy on my third Camino but had to give up when I reached Cahors due to osteoarthritis in both knees. Since then I have had knee replacements and want to walk a few stages from Arles. I have plenty of room left on my credential from Le Puy so can I continue to using...
  2. Rossco

    What are some Common Camino Misconceptions?

    I've walked the Camino from SJPDP in 2015 and Camino Portuguese in 2017 from Lisbon and only had 1 stamp for all stages and didn't have any problems getting my Credential. No questions asked. Maybe they've changed the rules.
  3. Rossco

    Two stamps from Sarria to Santiago????

    I walked from SJPDP to Santiago and didn’t have two stamps from Sarria onwards and didn’t have any problems. I was asking to a couple of fellow pilgrims about it and they didn’t get two stamps either.
  4. Rossco

    Starting from Lisbon — good or bad idea?

    I walked from Lisbon to Finisterre via the central route in September 2017. I really enjoyed it until Porto then it seemed to have a different feel. From Lisbon there were not a lot of pilgrims and most of the albergues had plenty of beds, some were just about empty. From Porto it was crowded...
  5. Rossco

    Walking after knee replacements

    Thanks Mary.
  6. Rossco

    Walking after knee replacements

    In 2015 I walked from SJPDP to Santiago, in 2017 I walked from Lisbon to Finisterre and in April this year I started in Le Puy with the intention of finishing in Pamplona. I made it as far as Cahors where I had to abandon because of severe pain in both knees due to osteoarthritis. I was...
  7. Rossco

    Walking after knee replacement

    Thanks Remys Mimi. Good news.
  8. Rossco

    Walking after knee replacement

    ThNks Annie
  9. Rossco

    Walking after knee replacement

    I have walked the Camino Frances in 2015, Camino Portugues from Lisbon to Finisterre in 2017 and in April started in Le Puy intending to finish in Pamplona but unfortunately had to abandon in Cahors to to osteoarthritis in both knees. A week ago I had partial knee replacement on my right knee...
  10. Rossco

    Starting in April

    Is anyone starting from Le Puy in the first week of April? I’m starting on April 7 and was just wondering if there would be many pilgrims on the route at that time.
  11. Rossco

    Do I need a sleeping bag?

    I start from Le Puy on April 4 and want to take a smaller backpack this time so I’m trying to eliminate items that I might not need. Can anyone tell me if Gites provide blankets and hopefully if they do I’ll be able to leave my sleeping bag at home. I have a sleeping bag liner but it’s quite...
  12. Rossco

    Camino Portugues in late September and Early October?

    We walked from Lisbon at the beginning of September in 2017. Very hot for the first couple of weeks. Mid 30 degree days and a lot of 30 plus klm days.
  13. Rossco

    Portugues or Frances?

    I have walked both and my choice would be the Frances. The food and accommodation on the Portugues is cheaper but it has a lot of cobbles and road walking. I found it quite depressing at times.
  14. Rossco

    Injections for osteoarthritis in knees

    Did the cortisone injections eventually cause any further damage to your knees? My doctor advised me against them and the orthopaedic specialists suggested it was an alternative to Synvisc but can cause further damage to ligaments and cartilage etc. He described it as a “smart bomb”. i’m...
  15. Rossco

    Injections for osteoarthritis in knees

    Thanks for the advice.
  16. Rossco

    Injections for osteoarthritis in knees

    Did you go to your GP or did you have to go to an orthopaedic specialist for the injection?
  17. Rossco

    Injections for osteoarthritis in knees

    I am starting the Camino next April. I have osteoarthritis in both knees but have been able to walk the Camino Francis and Camino Portugués in the last couple of years. Recently my knees have been quite painful even after walking just ten kilometres so I visited an orthopaedic surgeon and he...
  18. Rossco

    Starting from Le Puy April 5. Is this advisable?

    Derek you try and tell that to the young people today and they won’t believe you!
  19. Rossco

    Starting from Le Puy April 5. Is this advisable?

    Thanks for the info Tim. Did you have to phone ahead to reserve your accommodation?
  20. Rossco

    Starting from Le Puy April 5. Is this advisable?

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