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  1. James van Hemert

    Why going for a walk can cure (almost) anything

    Inspiring and informative article from El Pais, an English language media from Spain. Explores the benefits of walking in unknown landscapes. https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-04-18/why-going-for-a-walk-can-cure-almost-anything.html
  2. James van Hemert

    Surprisingly excellent (and inexpensive) equipment successes--shock corded water bottle and towel

    In the year of planning for my Frances Camino pilgrimage I read the many threads on this forum and carefully curated and gathered my gear. I considered this and that, weighed everything, tossed some things out, changed things out, and finally, at 8.3 kilos I was ready to walk out the door and...
  3. James van Hemert

    How do you fix a stage miscalculation?

    In planning my Camino Frances pilgrimage in 2022 I discovered folks on this forum who were preparing spreadsheets for the trip and even asking advice regarding their plans. I thought to myself, not a bad idea, especially since I don’t want to strictly follow published stages. So I built a...
  4. James van Hemert

    My pilgrimage in a word: extraordinary! Yours?

    I walked the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Santiago, April 11 to May 15 of 2022. So that I could fully live in the moment, prior to leaving I shut off all email and social media, and only recently I have returned to this forum to encourage and engage my fellow pilgrims. In all of life’s...
  5. James van Hemert

    Seeking more joy ….and more pain!

    Hola! my fellow peregrinos! In 3 weeks I begin my pilgrimage on the Camino Frances! I seek the joy of discovery, the pain of sore muscles, the delight of conversation, the sweet bliss of boredom, the communion with other pilgrims, the disgust with dirt and sweat, the peace of spiritual...
  6. James van Hemert

    Bus service Pamplona to SJPdP

    I received a prompt and friendly response from Alsa to my inquiry about when bus service would resume between Pomplona and St. Jean Pied de Port. The Google English translation I paste below. My read on this is that they may or may not resume service. They will let the world know if they do...
  7. James van Hemert

    Walking with AVN ( avascular necrosis)

    I have recently been diagnosed with eatly stage AVN in my left hip. Doctor says hip replacement in a year (but semi urgent status suggests wait may be longer). I can now walk without pain up to 2 km. Planning April 2022 Camino Frances. I will walk according to ability and use baggage transfer...
  8. James van Hemert

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Vaccination timing for hospitaleros?

    When will hospitaleros/as and inn keepers be vaccinated? I do not find reports they are considered for early vaccinations ahead of their age cohorts. It would be prudent and safest for all if everyone in an albergue were vaccinated before we share neals and dormitories.
  9. James van Hemert

    Pipe organs

    I am a musician and would love to play the occasional pipe organ in one of the many churches along the way. Has anyone heard pipe organs being played, and if so where? Any other organists out there who have played organs along the pilgrim route? I hope to walk in October 2021 or May 2022.

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