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  1. Melbrob

    Leaving in 3 weeks!

    Daniel, i will be a couple of days ahead of you however we may meet as I am scheduling a rest day every week. Look for the Forum patch on my pack plus the Aussie flag!! Melbrob
  2. Melbrob

    Postponement of Camino Journey

    Hi Kennedy, A difficult decision for you both, however I am sure that you will both benefit in different ways from your resumed plan to walk. It will be an opportunity for you to think quietly about the past months and set them into a context for yourself. I will be walking a couple of weeks...
  3. Melbrob

    Planning my Camino for 2013.

    AnnieM, Having just driven 13hrs/1020km between Melbourne and Dubbo I am not offering to drop in to see you!!! I am planning and training for April 10 2013. You will find lots of advice and support on this forum - just browse. There are many 'posters' who have several Camino's behind them so...
  4. Melbrob

    Planning my Camino for 2013.

    AmmieM, There are a few from Downunder who have walked, or are planning to walk, the Way. In which city are you based? I am sure we can find someone close to meet you if it would help. Always looking for an excuse for a couple of tinnies and a snag! Rob@Melbourne
  5. Melbrob

    pretty sure i am leaving the camino after tomorrow

    Jeffnd - This is what being alive is all about. There are few guarantees in life, we make good and bad decisions all the time. Sometimes we make them based on good information and advice, sometimes we just make them. I appreciate my opportunity to decide what I do, what I chose to invest my...
  6. Melbrob

    Five tips for the novice pilgrim

    Douglas, Thanks for the useful tips for the 'mature' pilgrim. I am training for the walk from SJDP next April and I have just reached 71. This will be the first time in the last 50 years that I have planned 8 weeks on my own with no responsibilities acting as 'mental baggage', just the 8kg on...
  7. Melbrob

    Crowds- Please read all the questions below

    I'm over 70 and will be on the road next April - how do I get the toots as well? Otherwise I will feel left out!! :D
  8. Melbrob

    Camino Frances Accommodation - Hope this if of use

    Guy, A great resource which will assist me - and many others. Is there a way we can assist you to maintain the data as it would be a great loss if it becomes out of date. Well done! Rob
  9. Melbrob

    How do you manage to get out of work for 5 weeks?

    At the age of 70 I am planning my Camino for April 2013 - therefore I am retired and time of work is not a problem. Time left in this life is!! Looking back on my working life there were always things more 'important' that the Camino. I was indispensable, a new project to commence, who would...

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