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  1. Oregon's Mark

    Recommendations to get me outside of my comfort zone

    Oh, so wise....
  2. Oregon's Mark

    30 days - from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago - is it possible without stress?

    Five years ago, I met an amazing woman, from Taiwan, who did it in 18 days. She was an ultra-marathoner. If you are in good shape, you can do it in 30 days. At 77, I fell in with a fast group, and did it in 29, but regretted leaving so many friends behind…. Pamplona would be a great choice for...
  3. Oregon's Mark

    Incognito Celebrities on the Camino

    In 2018(?), I had a brief encounter with a fellow that I thought to be a very nice fellow---one who I hoped to know better. Unfortunately, our stops didn't coordinate. Later, I learned that he was Hammond Peek, a New Zealandor, winner of two Oscars, and nominated for two more. He was a sound...
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    Living and working on the Camino

    Contact Susi, from Casa Susi, in Trabadelo. She is an Aussie who opened her own Albergue. I stayed there in June. She has a wonderful story. I recommend her Albergue to everyone I know....
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    Repeating the camino - opinions please!

    I agree with what you say. When people ask me about why, I ask them if they return to the same beach, vacation spot, etc. They say it is because they like it. I say that is the very reason that I return to the Camino.
  6. Oregon's Mark

    Repeating the camino - opinions please!

    Two years ago, I did my first Camino---thinking that it would be my one-and-only. Alone. I believe you will enjoy your second much more than your first, if you travel alone. Next month, I return for a three peat. I, too, consider FOMO, but I return to something that I know I love. Buen Camino.
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    SJPP in 25 May 2019

    I'll leave two days ahead of you. Maybe we'll meet....
  8. Oregon's Mark

    Orisson auberge

    Does Orisson have private rooms(and bathrooms)? Maybe under the deck across the street from the main building?
  9. Oregon's Mark

    "Ghosted" by a pilgrim friend

    What an interesting thread. I have had many wonderful relationships on my two Caminos---some lasted for a very short time, while others continue to this day. I have helped others and been helped by others. I have met some who I didn't want to continue with, and I have been brushed aside by...
  10. Oregon's Mark

    Questions from a potential first timer

    I think this is a great idea! Redeye to Madrid, then bus to SJPP. Much more fun part of the Camino than Sarria to Santiago.
  11. Oregon's Mark

    I had not known about Maribel Roncal Albergue --- what a treasure

    You're up late....
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    Too old?

    If you analyze the statistics, two things stand out---the increase in women and seniors. Why? Because women and seniors tried it and were successful. They went home and told their peers---who tried it and succeeded. So far in 2018, there have more compostelas awarded to the over 60 group...
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    Too old?

    I just celebrated my 76th birthday doing the entire Camino Frances(did it last year, too). I have never been a backpacker. I do walk and play tennis. I think the key is basic fitness---and then train, train, train. We aren't kids any more, so we need to prepare. Also, pack light. One...
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    Too old?

    As they say---it's your Camino! All or part. Compostela or no compostela. Bus or no bus. The important thing is the entire journey---the decision, the planning and preparation, the training, the walk, and the memories. How ever much you do, you will have the experience of a lifetime---unlike...
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    Too old?

    This June---and last---I celebrated my 75th and 76th birthdays on the Camino Frances. There were many seniors on the trail---some older than I. If you are healthy---and train---there is no reason to stay home. My biggest concern was falling, and walking sticks helped me avoid that. Go for it...
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    Amazing albergue - don’t miss it!

    Do you mean "Cacabelos", near Pieros?
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    Maybe its me

    T, I haven't seen your sarcastic side before.... Nice.
  18. Oregon's Mark

    Missing shoes

    Wow, thanks for the suggestion! I do that with my skis and poles---i'll do it with my shoes and poles next month when I return to the Camino.
  19. Oregon's Mark

    First Albergue experience ever - What is the norm?

    Last May-June, the "municipals" were 5-6 Euros, while some of the Church-owned albergues were donativo. Neither accepted reservations. I enjoyed the experience of staying in them. Most of my friendships were with pilgrims staying there. I think that if you stay only in hotels or private...
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    Camiño Frances in 20 days

    Jose, I would have thought that it was impossible. However, in June, I met Karen, a delightful 52 year old woman from Hong Kong---who did SJPP to Santiago in 18 days! I met her on the way up to O Cebreiro, when we ducked into a bar to avoid lightning. When I saw her six days later, in...

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