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Magic happens. I ended up in Madrid, unable to walk one more meter - at least this attempt at my first Camino. I will return with a renewed attitude, more wisdom and a tender approach to my physical parameters. I will say, it’s wonderful to be out of my troubled country, meet a variety of folks...
In being friendly to 2 younger pilgrims I walked 2 stages from Senora de Hora to Rates, then from there to Barcelos where I hobbled over the cobblestones like a cripple. I couldn’t “keep up” and the few stops made we’re not what my body asked and needed.
I practically crawled into The hostel...
I have a question for the end of my journey: After I spend a day or so in SDC I have an evening flight to Madrid, arriving at 9:35 pm. I just need a basic place to sleep because I have a flight to the states via London the following morning at 10:45 am and I should probably be at the airport at...
What a passionate reply! The only concern I have is that, like an idiot, I already arranged return flights and didn't give myself enough freedom to allow the experience to unfold without a time stress. I am far from affluent, but I am a feisty cancer survivor and if I have to miss/forfeit my...
This will be my first, and hopefully not last Camino! I'm solo and a little nervous/excited! I will be arriving in Porto in the late afternoon (mid-September) but am not headed to the city center for a visit. I would like to begin the Camino the following day. My questions are: is there an...
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