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  1. RevBarbaraG

    Physical Recovery

    As the daughter of a GP, I have an instinctive aversion to visiting the GP unless I really need to. My logical mind says that, if I have indeed become anaemic through repeatedly walking 20K+ per day, then removing the cause of the problem should allow it to resolve in due course. I’ll see how...
  2. RevBarbaraG

    Physical Recovery

    There’s only one hour difference between Spain and UK, although I was getting up earlier on the Camino, and going to bed a LOT earlier. Going to have to get used to not being in bed for 9.5-10 hours per night. My healing blisters itch like anything!
  3. RevBarbaraG

    Physical Recovery

    I know it’s going to vary a lot based on age, fitness level, how hard you pushed yourself etc, but I would like to get a feel for the range of time it took people to feel normal again! I arrived at SdC on Saturday, having walked from SJPdP in 38 days, minus a little bus ride because of knee...
  4. RevBarbaraG

    Amazing albergue - don’t miss it!

    Wanted to go there... it was closed :-(. Schlepped back into town, exhausted, and ended up staying in a hostel/albergue which had repurposed some of its hotel rooms as albergue space. Two pairs of bunk beds, sharing a room with a hotel bathroom attached - nice compensation for the wasted trip!
  5. RevBarbaraG

    Fitness level

    I got home yesterday after completing my first Camino Frances in 38 days. I started at 275lb (at 5’ 7”), having done some training walks, but probably nowhere near enough. I usd most of the strategies outlined above: started deliberately with shorter stages by cutting SJPdP to Roncesvalles into...
  6. RevBarbaraG

    Casa del Pescador, Ambasmestas

    Still do - but she’s a he!
  7. RevBarbaraG

    Casa del Pescador, Ambasmestas

    I was already going to recommend this albergue heartily - the food is superb (home-made breadsticks and hummus to accompany the pumpkinsoup, followed by smoked trout from their own pond and fresh vegetables from their garden), lovely clean roomy bathroom and only €1 to use the washing machine...
  8. RevBarbaraG

    The wait is over, but unfortunately the weight is over.

    You have my sympathy.... I was determined from January to lose some weight, but failed miserably. I did have a haircut before I set off, but that was to aid swift drying. But I can report that, 24 days into my Camino, my formerly tight trousers are distinctly loose. This despite eating as much...
  9. RevBarbaraG

    Is this sensible?

    Spencer? I already have the possibility of 4 layers over my arms and trunk, including wind proof and waterproof. Should be enough, no? Yes I’ve been watching the weather forecast with panic interest. Should be cold and breezy but dry for my first day (to Valcarlos), but wet, wet, wet for my...
  10. RevBarbaraG

    BBC Program "Celebs" on the Camino

    Oh, I’ve set it to record, so it will be waiting for me when I get home, I just meant it would have been nice to see them before I go. I *could* watch vía iPlayer while I’m there..... but I’ll actually be there, which is surely better. Besides, I might get jealous watching all that lovely...
  11. RevBarbaraG

    Is this sensible?

    Yes, I bought a new jacket yesterday, because my existing one was really very heavy. This one is very waterproof, and breathable. Just been through the process of readjusting my pack - brought in those things I had forgotten about, got rid of a few - and overall have ditched half a kilo from my...
  12. RevBarbaraG

    Is this sensible?

    I’ve had a try on session, and am happy with myths decisions. I can wear tights, trousers and waterproofs all at the same time if need be - good flexibility, and saving me the 510g weight of the second pair of trousers. Thanks, all.
  13. RevBarbaraG

    BBC Program "Celebs" on the Camino

    I watched it avidly, sorry I will miss the other two episodes as I leave for my first Camino tomorrow. As a Christian minister, I have to say I found Kate’s overenthusiasm to find a biblical quote for every occasion a bit grating.... maybe that’s how she is, or maybe it was in the editing...
  14. RevBarbaraG

    Is this sensible?

    I leave tomorrow, walking from SJPdP Plan A was that I was taking two pairs of walking trousers, one of which were double zip-offs allowing conversion into either shorts or capris, and a fairly long rain jacket which comes to mid- thigh, so I wasn’t going to bother with overtrousers. Then I...
  15. RevBarbaraG

    Rocking quietly in the corner.... (UPDATE post 51)

    Very unlikely, but that’s what the credit card is for. I am blessed to receive a grant towards the cost of my sabbatical, and was also given a gift by one church member ‘for the unexpected expenses you will incur’ Isn’t there a posh hotel in Santiago which feeds pilgrims for free?
  16. RevBarbaraG

    Rocking quietly in the corner.... (UPDATE post 51)

    I just checked the weather - it’s currently snowing in St Jean, but the forecast for Thursday, when I start, is cold but sunny and dry. Friday, however, Valcarlos is showing 80% probability of rain. I think I will dress in wet weather gear. I just got an “all the best” phone call from family...
  17. RevBarbaraG

    Rocking quietly in the corner.... (UPDATE post 51)

    I wouldn’t know.... I’m British. Do Canadians tend to fear the worst?
  18. RevBarbaraG

    Rocking quietly in the corner.... (UPDATE post 51)

    I was going to start a thread of much the same sentiments. I leave a week tomorrow. What if I: - get lost - get robbed - get blisters - get injured - can’t find a bed - get lonely - get bored - hate it - lose my documents/phone/sanity But, hey..... I’ve got a plane ticket and some...
  19. RevBarbaraG

    Valcarlos auberge

    I will be there on 22nd March.... I’ll try to leave it tidy :-) More seriously.... is reservation required at this time of year?
  20. RevBarbaraG

    Valcarlos auberge

    My Brierley Guide (2018 edition) doesn’t mention keys, codes, or anything of the sort. Does this mean the auberge is unstaffed? You get the run of the place and have to remember to turn the lights off when you leave?

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