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I hiked it at 77 (solo) moderate training (will do more for my next camino this spring when I will be 80) - I gave myself bag transport most days and just carried a daypack, (2 hip replacements) I started in Pamplona bc it was convenient for me, but had a hard 1st day so glad to have skipped...
30days is pretty tight. You will not want to count on consisent 30k days - stuff happens and what's the point of rushing through? Starting in Paploma only cuts 3 days. I second the idea of biking the Meseta - it's long, hot and after a day or 2 - you get the idea... You will want to savor the...
you will love it - beautiful scenery. I did it in the fall so had more rain. Be prepared for hills, 20k a day is enough - and the beautiful smell of eucalyptus
Agree - I missed last year and was hopeful about the Portuguese this Sept.. I am 78 in Dec so a bit worried about pulling this together again - But encouraged by memories of slow, but sure older (than me) walkers on my 2019 Camino
Saving this! will have to check w MD as I have hip replacements. Being a slow walker usually means I walk alone (which I usually like - but can be lonely)
Thank you - like many, I am hoping to walk the coastal in the fall - I appreciate all the information I can get. I am especially concerned about accommodations along the way.
Loved your conversation.... Yes this stuff happens - I did the Frances in 2019 solo and had many moments. I do think there is the kindness of other walkers as well. They seem to know when you need them - and I am sure help was sometimes sent.
2nd Camino coming up - I know there are places I don't want to crouch or pull down my pants so I plan to wear a loose Levi skirt for most days- loose underwear (or none) I may make an opening in skirt or pocket to move underwear aside? Cloth or tissue clean up; How about snap or Velcro...
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