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  1. Micah26

    Recommended Shoes

    Hi, I’ve only walked one Camino and it was in the Fall, but I had to reply! For over a yr I ordered multiple trail runners, walking shoes, hikers. I have wide feet so it took awhile to find a good shoe. I ended up taking NB 940 and Keen Newport closed toe sandals. I wore darned tough wool...
  2. Micah26

    Pondering while walking

    When I walk I can’t do anything else like listen to music or books etc. So like Kathy I had to learn to do this for hrs in the Camino. One book I always recommend to my patients is Walking the Blues Away by Thom Hartmann... he found that walking and thinking help the two sides of the brain to...
  3. Micah26

    walking the Camino aged 79 (the French way)

    Hi, I’ve only walked the CF 1x so I’m no expert! But, at 56 s/p stroke I have some limitations and limited energy. I decided not to start at SJPP wanting to give myself a change to finish and avoiding the high altitude ( which I don’t do well with!). I started in Pamplona the first day was...
  4. Micah26

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Shelter-In-Place Activities: What are you doing?

    It’s interesting to read all the different things people are doing especially making bread! I am an essential worker... child psychologist and I work at the local psychiatric hospital. It’s been hard on some kids not being in school not going outside... My life hasn’t changed much I work 4 10 hr...
  5. Micah26

    Special intentions

    Dear Michael, I’m so sorry for your loss! I walked for my mom and my friend Nancy they died of blood and lung cancer. I carried them with me along the way. They got me through the rough spots and the time let me mourn the loss. I hope the Camino is as healing for you!
  6. Micah26

    Poll Where do you come from?

    Born and raised in Ogdensburg NY on border of Canada... 30 yrs of my adult life Boston MA... 5 yrs ago returned home to Ogdensburg 50 mi from OTTAWA Canada...
  7. Micah26

    Do albergues refuse the pilgrims who don't carry their packs

    Hi all, I can only speak for me. To me when I walked it was a pilgrimage in honor of my mom and my friend both who died from cancer. I made a commitment to walk to them so they would know in a way I would be ok. I’ve had a stroke and my right side is limited. I carried my pack every day but...
  8. Micah26

    Frances for my 50th

    Welcome Shireen, Enjoy the planning and training and your Camino. No matter how old enjoy your adventure! Buen Camino
  9. Micah26

    “Cheating”

    Hi All, I’m not sure how one can “cheat” on a pilgrimage... What you do or not do is up to the individual. I started in a small town in NY state traveled to Ottawa Canada then to Montreal jetted to Barcelona... walked from Pamplona took the train 1x and a bus 1x. In my world I was happy to walk...
  10. Micah26

    Liner versus sleeping bag

    Hi Scubageek, i walked Sept-Oct 2018. I brought a silk liner and light 1.5 lb down sleeping bag. I was glad to have both! I always put both down on my bed usually used both thigh couple times just the silk liner. It does get cold with no central heating... All comes down to personal preference...
  11. Micah26

    Is it safe for a woman walking alone?

    The Camino does tend to be fairly safe for most of us. As a woman I felt ok except for 2 times which were probably more my paranoia. But, it always comes back to the reality that woman have to be aware and ask the further question just because we are women. It’s something most men, as men, do...
  12. Micah26

    Anniversary

    Hi Shona! I was there walking with you! Sad and a beautiful time!
  13. Micah26

    Help Albergue Santa Cruz in Sahagun

    Come on peregrinos/as! I’ve never stayed there but it seems this is the spirit of the Camino that drew us all to walk! As my mom taught me... every good deed gets you pennies in heaven...Blessings in you all!
  14. Micah26

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    Teva optimum sandals closed toe so rocks stayed out. Wore wool socks not one blister! Also brought New Balance trainers wore them 2x on the trail... sandals were the best!
  15. Micah26

    What would you do?

    All of them are wonderful options. For me making memories with your daughters... new country time with your girls and helping others. Seems like a winning trifecta to me!😉
  16. Micah26

    Compostela Error

    Well Dave, My Latin is limited but I’m thinking Cimex?
  17. Micah26

    Ladies Osprey Packs

    Lucyev, where ever you go as for help. Tell the staff what your using it for and they will help. I brought a bag of my stuff walked around the store for 1/2 hr with the weight at 15lbs which was the highest I would go. I’m glad I tried it out changed several times until I found one comfortable...
  18. Micah26

    The New Compostela Queuing System

    Hi all, sounds like they’re trying to make a positive change. Last October when I got my Compostela I waited in line for almost 3 hrs. Difficult for me as I’ve had a stroke and my side was really struggling. But I had a nice conversation with several pilgrims. To me this was part of the process...
  19. Micah26

    Ladies Osprey Packs

    I am a large woman after trying in many different backpacks I ended up with the Osprey Kestrel 38. I’m a total newbie! The Camino was my first hike ever. I walked last September and I’m always cold so I packed a sleep sack and light sleeping bag. The Kestrel gave me enough room and was the only...
  20. Micah26

    Reading while on the Camino

    Hi Dani7, I brought my iPhone 6s+ which was large enough for me. I had enough to carry without a separate e-reader. I used it for a couple things. My Spanish is minimal so I downloaded tha mass in Spanish and English. Helped me to participate in mass. Secondly, I downloaded a non fiction book...

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