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So true Al. If only everyone acknowledged this all would be well. On the Camino now and I am sadly amazed with some people, no matter where they come from
Hi Antonio,
you've shown amazing courage here and I thank you for that.
I also have expectations for my upcoming Camino, even though I read here regularly that one needs to walk with as few expectations as possible.
I do believe you will return different, to what extent who knows but from...
Wow Gerard,
you are like an EverReady battery that just keeps going no matter what. Such an inspiration.
You have a great neighbor in Shirley, a brilliant way of telling a story and an urge to walk that could never be understood by others, bravo and I hope your healing goes well and swiftly...
India is quite a bit different but my folks use to send me alone to England during our summer holidays between the ages of 10 to 13 as a great experience and opportunity, which it was but the postcards
I received from them and my brothers and sister from Bali and the like was...
So many fabulous inspiring quotes here. Thanks P3nny.
“Walking is the only form of transportation in which a man proceeds erect - like a man - on his own legs, under his own power. There is immense satisfaction in that.”
―Edward Abbey
He could tell by the way animals walked that they were...
Thanks Waywalker63, i rarely think of you tube i will definately have a look, dvd may be the go so i have something to follow.
Gerard thats brilliant, i've tried rolling up tissues with not much success but the earplugs makes a bit more sense.I can usually get in about 5kms before that intense...
I walked to work yesterday and home again, all up 24 km. Really proud but it just showed me that I'm no were near being able to do this day after day yet. I'm hoping to walk to work 3 times a week to build me up
and my regular pack that I carry is about 3 kg so a good start. I agree about...
I would like to thank you all sincerely for your insights. So much of it touched me quite deeply which took me off guard. Great thread and gives me much to ponder.......and read
Buen Camino
Great planning WayWalker63,
I've been planning since January this year for my April/May 2014 Camino Frances walk.
It's all about the saving (my egg is growing), researching and getting fit for me(lost the weight just not very fit) at this stage.
I have a book with list upon list of information...
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