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    Sarria to Santiago an honest account from a first time pilgrim

    Very well put ! For me it was about challenging myself at my later age and meeting people , seeing Spain's countryside and enjoying the freedom of movement . I went on to live in southern Spain for a period of time directly after my camino . What did Fluffy expect when crossing the Pyrenees ...
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    Sarria to Santiago an honest account from a first time pilgrim

    The reality ( did this 9/15/15 ) is that time / money restraints make this stretch doable before total commitment to the whole camino. It may be crowded at times but there is time for yourselves and great to meet people from everywhere . DON'T worry about "negative comments " it's about your...
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    Questions from a potential first timer

    I did Sarria/Santiago in 2015 and had the same time schedule ( from Boston ) . My biggest regret was I did not allow enough time to " smell the roses " . It is not a race ! Leave NYC behind and jump into the International arena of pilgrims and Galicia's natural beauty . I flew to Madrid , took...
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    Knee Health

    Poles were the reason I could finish . Not the reason for pain . Without the use of poles , I may have quit .
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    Knee Health

    All posts here are good advice . At 68 yrs old I did all of what was good prep . However , I did not anticipate the knee pain I had . I had hip replacement five years previous and that was fine .I finished with knee pain and poles were the reason . Did not know about Mueller's straps but will...
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    Don't walk the Camino, unless it's your Way

    Good post ! I did Camino last Sept. with no expectations and only to experience this journey thru northern Spain . Spiritual Athlete has some constructive remarks but I don't agree with some negative reflections , but that's all they are . I never considered the " business " perspective however...
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    September-October Camino?

    Only did Sarria-Santiago in mid September 2015 but found weather was very comfortable in Galicia. Mornings were foggy and about 45 degrees until sun came out and 70 degrees on average . Prepare for rain however and wonderful countryside . Breathe it all in !
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    sarria to santiago

    Did this route last September. Challenging hills in some places and gravel along some paths . Negative is the trails along side of roads which is not too scenic. Plenty of cafes and small villages so food and water are no problem. I put Vaseline on my feet every morning and wore trekking...
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    How steep is steep?

    Trained for uphills , no problem . Downhills were very tough on knees and caused pain I had to live with. Poles really helped
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    solo journey, or how to tell spouse you need to do this alone?

    Just do it . My 45 yr marriage had all the good points in it that held mutual respect for each others needs . I needed to challenge myself at 67 yrs both physically and mentally . With a smart phone for daily updates (texting) and meeting her in Madrid for one week holiday , this went great ...
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    solo journey, or how to tell spouse you need to do this alone?

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    Post Camino!

    Forum was big help and memories will help me sleep whenever necessary. Did not feel any emotions except great appreciation of the wonderful Galician countryside . However , getting my credentials in Santiago I was overwhelmed with emotion . Knees hurt on downhills after extensive training but so...
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    Post Camino!

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    To pole or not to pole that is the question?

    Flying IBERIA into Spain from Boston . Anyone ever heard of poles being confiscated at security if rubber tips are on if on carry on pack ?

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