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Hello Tony,
I am not going to give you any technical or gear advice because I am a novice myself. You will be able to get lots of good information on this forum about such things. But I just wanted to echo what other pilgrims/hikers have said as to the AT and the Camino BEING TOTALLY DIFFERENT...
Hi Sandra,
I am joining this thread late. I am so glad to hear you made it to Pamplona! I am so amazed about the numerous encouraging responses you received from other caring pilgrims. I counted 44 replies so far! I love the comment above "just let those irrational thoughts come and go, telling...
I am not na experienced hiker but my husband and I (63 and 72 years old) just finished our walk from St Jean to Santiago. And I can't stress enough the importance of you being proactive in taking care of your feet. Once you have the blisters it is much worse. I also trained at home with and...
We are on the Camino now and plan to go to Finisterre by bus after we get to Santiago. How much time should we allow for the bust trip and visit? Can we get the tickets online?
Thank you! How strenous is it? I am 62 years old, in pretty good shape and have been walking almost everyday at home. One of these days I will try walking with my backpack full, which will probably weigh 12 lb. Just to know how it feels.
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