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Day 16 on the Camino. I made it all the way to Arzua with a mix of driving and walking. It’s tough just now with the storm still passing through.
From Seville I travelled seven days without meeting a single person or saying hello, heard the first English voice in Salamanca, then my first...
So today, my Camino friends.
Today has brought me understanding and inspiration and answers.
Today I didn’t walk the Camino, nor do I think I will tomorrow. Where I am at now, on my own, in the beauty of nature and solitude, alone yet not alone, this is where I need to be just now to connect...
For those who have Facebook I wrote this an hour ago to my community back in Northumberland, England. But it has relevance for anyone who has doubts and needs a little inspiration. This little miracle happened last night on the road to Monasterio.
Okay. I took a vow of honesty and authenticity in my journey to deepen my soul, my faith, my connection with others, and through that to help heal and inspire others.
My truth is that I’m finding this journey so far cold, lonely, a worry, a search for stamps in soulless places that all seems...
Hi Alex, I’m still not clear. Are you saying I have to walk ( not walk/drive) the last 100km and get two stamps per day. If so are stamps available every 5km? That’s the only way I could manage it. My passport is in Spanish so I don’t understand it and there is no one to translate it.
Many...
Hi Northern Light, my companions today were huge dogs that I think protect goats, and Mario and Jo, who backtracked me to my vehicle in Almaden. Have some pictures amigo to entertain you. I got chased by a big black pig!
Oh dear. Please help me with some information here. There is no way I...
Blessings, thank you Tom. I never expected to find this kind of support on the forum. It is sooo welcome.
Would you like a crazy story? About an hour ago in Minesterio I was having a little bit of trouble with google translate in the the company of a man and his girlfriend, and three...
Thank you MSPath! Picked up a stamp at a restaurant. I think I’m getting the hang of it now. Time for a walk now. Chilly but lovely sunshine.
Buen Camino
Hi. I’m Nigel. 67 year old, currently living out of a converted pickup truck trying to walk as much of the Camino from Seville as possible, but with a walking disability that restricts how much I can do per day.
It’s pretty lonely. Seen no one so far and Albergues have been closed. Day 3 on...
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. It helps so much.
In truth I’ve been on this pilgrimage for over a month now, driving, walking, climbing, solo, meditating, camping out, always with the spirit in my heart. It’s already been life changing and pushed me further than I could ever...
Thanks. Yes that’s what I’ve chosen. Strangely after my initial post I drove up to Seville, got the passport and started walking to see what I could cope with. 10k I reckon is my actual limit per day from how far I got, so that’s going to need some forward planning!
Thank you Jabba Papa. That is such a help. Sarria is sounding the best option. Thinking about it I’ll be starting in Sevilla anyway by pickup. Maybe that’s the place to do the most walking.
Hi I’m 67, got severe ankle arthritis in one ankle and a fused ankle on the other. It is painful to walk any distance, but a Camino would be so important for me spiritually.
I’ve been preparing spiritually for years for a pilgrimige and I’m current on a two month solo trip through Spain with...
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