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I returned about a month ago from my first-ever Camino. Wow, what an incredible experience! I am so grateful to the many people on this forum who helped with advice, tips, encouragement, and practical information before my journey. What follows is a list of memories, in no particular order:
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I just came from an appointment with my orthopedic surgeon. I've had a mild pain sometimes in my left foot when I sit cross-legged and decided to have him check it out. He did an X-ray and found no fracture, however he did a manual examination and thinks I might (I emphasize, might) have a...
I am looking forward to training for the Camino, but I have a question for all of you. What's the best way to work in a training schedule if you're really busy, especially on the weekends? I have a full-time job Monday through Friday, but I also sing as a church musician on Sundays, which...
Well, I guess it's official now. My flight has been booked and I'll be leaving for Spain on June 16. From what I've read here, I'll have plenty of company on the Camino and I'm really looking forward to it. This will be my first time, but hopefully not the last!
I'm looking at backpacks for my upcoming (and first) Camino, which is in June 2017. I've been to several stores and tried on several packs, about 10 so far. I'm looking for recommendations from other peregrinos. So far I've been impressed with two models in particular, because of the way they...
Hi, everyone. This is my first post. I recently decided to do my first Camino in 2017 and am looking for suggestions on when to go. I realize after reading lots of discussions and other posts on here that things like sleeping bags, backpacks and even footwear depend a lot on when one is planning...
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