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    The “new normal” isn’t necessarily bad

    Despite who's more spontaneous, in the past you did not have to reserve beds, even on busy caminos. Today you better be prepared to book ahead. In order to have the option of no reservations you have to choose the appropriate route and season and hope for the best with a Plan B of booking
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    The “new normal” isn’t necessarily bad

    I never made a reservation pre-covid and always found a place to stay - six caminos. Post-covid - two caminos - I often felt like a travel agent attached to my phone. I leave soon for another camino and I have chosen routes which required some planning beforehand and presumably little to no...
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    The “new normal” isn’t necessarily bad

    The "new normal" is not necessarily bad but is was better when you could just walk until you found a place you liked. Somedays you'd walk 20km and other 35km, you did know which distance until you were underway. That was really nice, no phone required.
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    Changes to the Camino

    I have also seen the changes in the camino over the years, especially close to Santiago de Compostela. Unfortunately, I see SdC and Finisterre have become equivalent to a Disneyland without rides. I simply adjust my routes and avoid all the OP observations.
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    LIVE from the Camino Losing motivation after believing you can finish

    I've had two neuromas surgically removed. On bad days, it felt like broken glass inside my foot, good days just rocks in my shoe. Try wider shoes first and the fine tuned metatarsal pad placement.
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    LIVE from the Camino Losing motivation after believing you can finish

    Almost there! Hope you are enjoying the trails, people, albergues, cafes, vin tinto, etc, etc, etc. Sorry about the toe though
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    LIVE from the Camino Losing motivation after believing you can finish

    Go Hawkeye go! I'm excited for you and slightly jealous I don't have an imminent accomplishment just days ahead. A few days after SdC you'll wish you were back in SJJP again
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    Problems convincing youth to go on a Camino...any experience?

    My daughter walked the CP with me when she was 16. She was eager to go and four years later wishes she had the free time to walk another camino. After she graduates, her future will include caminos as well as other adventures. She has an iPhone, tiktok, instagram, and she dealt with covid...
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    I have lost myself

    I too prefer the Meseta to the real world. However, I now include the Camino in my real world. You might consider planning your next Camino in the Spring (covid safe) and maybe see if your wife would like to join you. Part of the planning can include lots of outdoor activities, researching...
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    e bikes ?

    How do you feel about allowing motorcycles on hiking and Camino trails? Do you consider ebikes to have more in common with bicycles or motorcycles? If we allow ebikes to pass by trekers at 30 KPH why wont we allow a motorcycles to do the same? Also, when a cyclist, electric or traditional...
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    e bikes ?

    Getting hit by a cyclist at 20 mph, let alone 10 mph, will probably put you in the hospital. Unfortunately, it will probably take many serious accidents to create common sense rules/laws where and how ebikes will be used on hiking trails. Admittedly, traditional cyclists, like myself, also pose...
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    e bikes ?

    I ride bikes and hike so I am well aware of the interaction between cyclists and pedestrians. While cycling on trails shared between cyclists and pedestrians I am conscious of a hiker's safety and I also make sure they know of my presence while passing. Unfortunately, I believe that many...
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    2021 Vuelta a España

    stage one from Burgos Cathedral. El Cid must be proud to be accompanied by so many heros
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    LIVE from the Camino Camping in France

    Thanks so much. I strive to be more like you. I hope you still ride the old Robinhood 3speed
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    LIVE from the Camino Camping in France

    I would love to do a trip like this on an old English 3 speed! No schedule. I would be happy to do this trip on my modern bike as well but not be in a particular hurry. I bet this ride when you were 20 years old must have been the most incredible experience. I will tell my 19 year old...
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    A slight change in the air?

    I see a risk factor of unvaccinated people alongside vaccinated ones in the albergues. I think the trail will be safe but the albergue is a wildcard. Will the Pfizer vaccine protect you for 33+ nights of community habitation?
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    On this date in November...

    Muxia, 2 Nov 2018
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    A Big Boo to Stone Stacking

    There is a place for cairns but it certainly is not on well established trails. I feel it is best to limit your impact or presence in the wilderness.
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    What keeps you going?

    Australia handles the pandemic well. It is great you are out and about! I'll be heading out soon as well. I live near Lake Tahoe and the PCT so I have many trips in mind. Both on foot and bike. So much safer outdoors than in town.
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    What keeps you going?

    New bike build for local bikepacking and eventual post-covid touring. Adventure by bike when not walking all the way across Spain

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