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I just finished my walk a few weeks ago. No it wasn’t life changing but buy am I glad I did it. I learnt so much about different cultures and all the new friends I met along the way. One of the highlights of my conversations was "did I stay in Orrison?" I did and I’m so glad I did. There are 6...
I loved taking pictures of the Camino way markers. Every morning I would pick a flower and put on the markers and send a picture for the day to my granddaughter Sophie. Looking at the photos now, I can remember where they were. I finished last month.
I’m a slow walker on the Camino. I arrive late in the day and at this point in my walk, there are no rooms. I can either book a pension or hotel or taxi to the next villa. This is not how I imagined my Camino. It’s getting very difficult. I agree that times are changing in the Camino. I wished I...
Please send me your suggestions for backpacks and fitting and proper adjustments.
I do realize that the Camino is no through hike. I have learnt so much in reading and watching material for a though hike for many years. Never pulling the stop when I should have and gone. The knowledge of...
When I had the pack fitted, I just went with the recommendations - I needed a 55L Osprey. Oh my gosh, I am so relieved I posted this for myself. I need a different pack!
I’m from the US –
For so long I have wanted to do a hike though, especially the PCT, Pacific Coast Trail. I’ve dreamt of it, started planning for it and then all things unexpected happened. My husband passed away and I had to run the business. I felt so alone on this course of my life and the...
Yesterday was the day I set aside to book my flights from Wisconsin, USA. It didn’t happen.
I’m too confused. Where should I fly into and depart for SJPdP? Any help with figuring out which airline to use would be greatly appreciated. I thought about using bookings.com but I didn’t want my days...
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