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  1. pilgrim gurl

    Camino not for me?

    Hello Kelibell, I appreciate your brave posting! I also deal with depression and anxiety, and know that this condition is particular to each person. As you see from all the other replies, many people care about you and your difficult situation. I’ve just returned from my first Camino. Most...
  2. pilgrim gurl

    The woman who walked 10,000 miles

    Sitting on my sofa with my dog, I am enriched. Suffering, in elation? I can’t think of any deeper human capability.
  3. pilgrim gurl

    Don't Cheap Out on Raingear!

    Rachel, After faithful reading of this forum for some time, I’m committed to listen to my hard-working feet , step by step. Thanks for your good wishes. Jo
  4. pilgrim gurl

    Fitness level

    Hello, I am in the final weeks before my Camino, and am very far from my hoped-for physical condition. Am now able to do daily treks, and sorting out how to accommodate my vulnerable hamstrings. My discoveries: 1) Learning to make best use of my poles (weighting on straps every step, good...
  5. pilgrim gurl

    Don't Cheap Out on Raingear!

    Hello Rachel, Thank you. This account is the most helpful I’ve read in the past year. Reading of your struggles (and suffering!) strengthens me somehow. My prayer is that I’ll readily accept suffering, but please, God, no debilitating injuries! I will remember that your day of moments...
  6. pilgrim gurl

    What Is The Most Useful & Usless Item You Packed

    Useful? Me, preparing for my first Camino, I’m wondering what I’ll bring as devotional/ prayer/ musical enrichments... that weigh little and nourish my spirit. On the path, in evening recovery, and pre-sleeps. Printed? Saved on phone or iPod? As well, what format for my journal?
  7. pilgrim gurl

    Feeling empty after finishing my Camino.

    Thank you for your post, Eswee. You have helped me feel a little more emotionally prepared for my Camino in the spring. I struggle to keep faith when I am suffering. I find Paul’s letter to Romans (Romans 8:38-39 - For I am convinced that neither death...), a gorgeous and vigourous...
  8. pilgrim gurl

    Walking Poles- Emperors new clothing in stick form ?

    Initial post big help. After decades of cross-country skiing and all available youtubes, I’m still trying to squeeze pole at front, release loosely at back. At least, I now know 9 or 10 ways to do it wrong!
  9. pilgrim gurl

    Indecision and questions about Camino for first time- helpful advice from pilgrims requested!

    Hi Laluna, I’m from Vancouver area as well. Here's my perspective. I’ve twice postponed my time for doing the Camino (this fall, next spring...) and may need to do so again. I’m going on 68, but have faith I’ll become stronger, physically, mentally, spiritually, in the interim. I am...
  10. pilgrim gurl

    Walking with a dog (not quite the same as other threads, promise!)

    Jennifer, I read your post with warm delight. As you can see from my photo, I’m devoted to my dogs as well. Your love and commitment and toughness and planning for your adventures with your dog inspires me. Best wishes for your shared Camino adventure and beyond!
  11. pilgrim gurl

    Testimony from a Caminoholic

    I read this forum two or three times a day, revisit my "sleeping bag or sheet?" conundrum daily, have resigned myself to the iffy spring or fall conditions rather than a hot summer Camino. I wrestle daily about backpack size (38 l. size small?) and hiking boots (waterproof or no?), packing...
  12. pilgrim gurl

    Couldn't do it

    Hello and thank you for your open-hearted post, and also for all the responses that you initiated. I’m pray-hope-preparing for my first Camino next spring, and feel more grounded because of reading this post. Prayers and blessings as you continue your heart- journey.
  13. pilgrim gurl

    LIVE from the Camino Solo SJPP to Pamplona 5.27 to 5.30

    Carry on, solo pilgrim!
  14. pilgrim gurl

    LIVE from the Camino Solo SJPP to Pamplona 5.27 to 5.30

    Hello SoloCamino, Thanks so much for taking the time to chronicle the beginning of your Camino. I’ll be travelling solo as well, and have (almost) none of your organizing savvy. I am daunted and encouraged.
  15. pilgrim gurl

    LIVE from the Camino Solo SJPP to Pamplona 5.27 to 5.30

  16. pilgrim gurl

    Mental Health Issues

    Thanks to all for exploring mood disorders and the Camino. My trip to Spain is at least a year away, but since my responsibilities recently lightened and I was able to say “yes” to the Camino call, my life is changing. I have dealt with significant depression for 60 years; the past 20 have...
  17. pilgrim gurl

    Walking the Camino changes lives - or does it?

    Thank you for your welcome and encouragement. After reading the thoughtful postings in this stream, and posting my own (first comment on the entire forum), I suddenly realized there was much I could do: get going on my Duolingo Spanish, listen to traditional Spanish folk music... heck, maybe...
  18. pilgrim gurl

    Walking the Camino changes lives - or does it?

    Thanks to all for these reflections. I am very pre-Camino (maybe it’s evident in my photo with my dogs!) and sole caregiver for my family member. My goal is to be walking the Camino in one year’s time. I am blessed to be walk/practising with the Vancouver (BC) Camino group and feel so lifted...

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