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  1. Plataman

    Celebrating my old age

    Your message and outlook struck a chord with me....very similar to mine. I was 74 when I walked the VLDP again for the third time in 2022. Lead a reasonably healthy lifestyle, without being too radical, and you should have many more Caminos in your future. I am tentatively planning another...
  2. Plataman

    Peregrino arrested after traffic accident involving a goat...

    You can never have too many donkeys.....
  3. Plataman

    Please don't treat donativos as free

    It might be a good rule to donate the same amount you would expect to pay at an alberque that charges for accommodation and use of facilities such as a kitchen. The last time I did a Camino in 2018, I recall the average charge was 10E for bed and use of the kitchen. Seems to me giving a...
  4. Plataman

    For coffee addicts that like to walk early

    I immediately identified with your post. As an early riser I look forward to the morning coffee, matter of fact the day does not really start for me until I get that first slug of coffee in me. To address the problem you mention, I take along a supply of the Starbucks instant packs, available...
  5. Plataman

    Post-Camino Travel: A Mistake or a Blessing?

    Good Morning! I think planning a short vacation or "decompression" after completing the Camino is a good idea. Ive done four Caminos, and after each one I have taken some time "off" before returning to Canada. In 2009 I spent close to a week in Fintisterre, exploring the coast and just...
  6. Plataman

    St. James gets a face lift?

    Seems to me refraining from judging the reasons or circumstances of those who come to the cathedral is to be avoided. Who are we to judge?
  7. Plataman

    St. James gets a face lift?

    Im not sure how ( or why) you would differentiate between "actual worshippers" and "secular pilgrims". Surely all are equal who wish to come into the house of God.
  8. Plataman

    A link to worldwide radio

    There is a free app called Radio Garden that shows radio stations all over the world on a satellite view world map......you just pick out the one you want and it comes in instantly. Quite amazing. I regularly listen to RNE Madrid to polish up my Spanish pronunciation.
  9. Plataman

    Don't stop thinking about tomorrow...

    One day flows into another living on a hillside near a little town in the mountains of British Columbia. Trying to walk or snowshoe regularly, keep motivated by following daily routines. Thank goodness for FaceTime so we can see our daughters and grandchild. My younger brother wants to walk a...
  10. Plataman

    To what extent did 'others' influence your Walking Distance and Stops? (Not a Poll)

    I've done most of the walking combinations over four Caminos....walking with groups, friends, a daughter, a close personal friend. Key is to be upfront and walk your own Camino....don't try to keep up to one who walks faster than you, or to tarry about waiting for one who walks at a slower...
  11. Plataman

    Managing a Camino budget

    That is an interesting technique, and if it works for you, that is what is important. I have found that following a simple rule of writing down each expenditure during the day has the effect of controlling the amount going out, while providing a good guide as to what the actual...

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