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  1. sharonmonty

    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    Based on what others have said on this forum about beds there will be availability and that should not be your worry. I walked from Valenca to Tui 2 years ago doing about 15-18km a day. It was a lovely route. Took about 6 days. You could start earlier as Trecile said or carry on after Santiago...
  2. sharonmonty

    Last min questions

    Just do it! You wanted to already. Read all these great replies when you need to feel supported.
  3. sharonmonty

    Electrolytes

    I sometimes need electrolytes, first realising on a hot walking trip in Cambodia. Cramps in my legs can be really bad. I carry Diarolyte for possible stomach upsets and find those work fine. I try and make sure I’m getting salt and sugar alongside all that water or I have a problem!
  4. sharonmonty

    Locals Only

    My limited experience Valenca to SDC in 2022 was of very warm and helpful people. Men on the dustcarts getting off to show the right way out of the town at daybreak, a women getting out her car to point to the correct path to stay on the Camino and lots of Buen Camino.
  5. sharonmonty

    I am "gifting" the Camino for Christmas. Need advice!

    I think it is a lovely idea. Your presents sound like a good start and the planning can be in outline until you are more sure who can go.
  6. sharonmonty

    Camino hacks

    Love the calendar map one. Will use that
  7. sharonmonty

    The Camino Ninja - Andy Jensen RIP

    Just read the same on the Camigas Facebook site. Very sad. He was a legend and will remain so. He replied to my email if thanks for his app after I returned from my first Camino this year and I hear he always replied to everyone. I assume he was on Camino as he was in Leon. Buen Camino Andy
  8. sharonmonty

    So why am I addicted to the Camino?

    I’ve only done my first this year from Valenca. Can’t stay off the forum. Have just bought a Brierley CF guide book, this morning I went back over all my walking maps of my trip. I’m obsessed. I have enjoyed everything about it from the prep to this forum to views about poles and bags. The Way...
  9. sharonmonty

    These missing persons posts....

    Perhaps some pilgrims don’t want to be followed/ tracked online. They want the independence
  10. sharonmonty

    A quick question about the last 100k

    I worried about this before my Camino. I’ve just returned from CP from Valenca. I was with 2 friends one of whom asked for a stamp everywhere we went. It’s was great fun and as a result I have a beautiful collection in my pilgrim passport. No need to worry. Just collect! Wish I’d realised before...
  11. sharonmonty

    Life is Good!

    Thank you! I’m really looking forward to meeting fellow pilgrims.
  12. sharonmonty

    Life is Good!

    I’m grateful that I’m starting my first Camino on Wednesday and for all the help I’ve had from this forum
  13. sharonmonty

    Confused about food safety - food in pack

    I get that! Not a problem in England!
  14. sharonmonty

    Confused about food safety - food in pack

    2 nations divided not by a common language but a refrigeration policy. Who puts peanut better in a fridge! And we do prefer our cheese runny and a bit smelly. Totally agree caution with cooked rice. But we are all different.
  15. sharonmonty

    For coffee addicts that like to walk early

    Ok so contrary view here. The only civilised way to start your day is tea. There is nothing better. After a meal black coffee. Not instant. No milk. Other people will have their own views!
  16. sharonmonty

    Atonement? Is that what it’s about?

    A very moving thread.
  17. sharonmonty

    The Camino Isn’t A Pilgrimage Anymore

    I visited Galicia about 15 years ago and saw pilgrims walking. It stayed in my mind. I took up walking and started thinking of places I would enjoy walking. I heard about the Camino and remembered seeing the pilgrims. The seed grew in my mind. As I approached 60 I thought about it more. I...
  18. sharonmonty

    Second time still a charm - or looking to repeat past experiences?

    Hope it gets better. Let us know.
  19. sharonmonty

    Things I learned on the Inca Trail

    I had a similar experience. It was a wonderful trip. My first Camino this year and can’t wait. Not expecting to compare but the Inca trail made me brave!
  20. sharonmonty

    Is it possible to "Jack Reacher" the Camino Frances - just for fun

    I love this idea! Planning to do Tui to SdeC this May for the first time with the least baggage I can get away with. This has made me think it could be even less!

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