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  1. Victoria65

    Re: Current Lunch Prices

    My very first Camino (2014) AND trip to Europe were also one and the same, I loved both so much that this year is my forth Camino, and I never went home! Still enjoying the awesome experience of both!
  2. Victoria65

    Possibly cancelling my camino

    Yes, we nurses are constantly putting ourselves in or being put in that “caregiver” role! 72 years old now and 7 years post retirement from trauma ICU and still I’m doing it. 2nd issue: an adult child is still and always will be “your child”. I have to agree with a number of other posts, I would...
  3. Victoria65

    Camino Irritants

    Yeah nice idea until those angels start screaming! For me sometimes “Camino” noises can help distract me from the incesant ringing.
  4. Victoria65

    The Camino is calling me…early planning stage questions

    You are not crazy!! Major life change for you, and congrats to your courage. The Camino provides, often without being asked. I for one am so very excited for you embarking on this journey. In three months, I start my 4th Camino (it gets in your blood and soul), and the excitement is still there...
  5. Victoria65

    Wishing everyone well. I am thoughtful, grateful and just a little nervous 😊

    Congrats on embarking on your first Camino! I am so excited for you and your “bestie” of 40 years! Cannot think of a better way to mark the occasion! Yes I do believe this must be a thing, my bestie and I (both a young 72 years) will be embarking on our 4th Camino at the end of August and...
  6. Victoria65

    Is San Anton and/or San Nicolas open?

    As of 5 days ago, San Anton was very much open! Enjoyed a lovely rest there with a number of other peregrinos.
  7. Victoria65

    Camino Frances in Late August

    Two more Americans here (technically....) we are actually residents of Portugal for 5 + years now. Regardless, we are beginning our 4th (Rick) and 5th (me) Caminos on August 18. So, so very excited! Once again, going up over the pyrenees, the difference this time, sending our mochilas ahead for...
  8. Victoria65

    Refuge Orisson most unresponsive!

    Just a quick note. My husband and I successfully made reservations for Orisson on the 24th of July, for the night of August 18th via their web site. Paid 1/2 now and 1/2 when we arrive, same as years prior. It did take them almost a week to respond. They ARE open. Who knows, luck of the draw...
  9. Victoria65

    LIVE from the Camino The Camino Needs You.

    Indeed! It once again has beckoned this 70 year old! My hubby and will start once again on August 18th from SJPdP. Can’t think of anything else!,
  10. Victoria65

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino Francés, starting in SJPP

    Yes Betty! This is your Camino! Take a deep breath, shake off the negativity he tried to dump on you. Fortunately the Camino has an abundance of wonderful Pilgrims with whom to enjoy your journey. Enjoy and Buen Camino
  11. Victoria65

    Some random Camino observations

    Patrick well said! Well said! Camino- Disney, even exiting the Cathedral in Santiago through the forced upon you gift shop is reminiscent of Disneyland. Graffiti is rampant on the Camino. Is this actually done by "spiritual" perigrinos? Cruz de Ferro has become a joke, colorful banners, unwanted...
  12. Victoria65

    Cooking condiments

    I do agree with you especially on the french fries? I've never quite got it. white rice served with FF, russian salad served with FF, boiled potatoes served with FF. This is not just on the Camino, but is a world wide phenomena. Why?
  13. Victoria65

    71 year old man dies at albergue in Tricastela

    What a grand way to go, on the Camino! Rest in peace fellow Peregrino!
  14. Victoria65

    LIVE from the Camino A small observation.

    Andy, do not despair tomorrow morning when you realize that everything aches and you can hardly make it to the john. It does get better, perhaps not for a couple of days, but it does improve, honest....
  15. Victoria65

    My first-time Camino: a review of the good, the bad, and the cows!

    Sounds like one of my old nursing shifts. Boy if it is I don't know. I was just exhausted at the end of a shift and certainly never felt more in shape. However walking for several hours straight in the hills on days off, did put me in shape and was more enjoyable.
  16. Victoria65

    My first-time Camino: a review of the good, the bad, and the cows!

    No, I can't see that she will scare off anyone who is truly on a pilgrimage. Just someone disappointed with the "tour". I truly hopes she gives it another go! I walked with someone who had started like this with a tour group. It had given him just enough of a taste that he dumped the group and...
  17. Victoria65

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

    Buen Camino Andy! Look forward to following you on your blog. Wish I could walk with you but I'll be two weeks behind. Enjoy!
  18. Victoria65

    Did anyone regret walking the Camino?

    "Why people do not get it, for century people from all over the world is reaching Santiago the Compostela because the Apostle James is suppose to be resting there and they want to pay they respect to Him, there should be no other reason, if you think otherwise you are on the wrong track, please...
  19. Victoria65

    Did anyone regret walking the Camino?

    Very nicely said! Man I could tell some stories as I am sure most of us could! Know your reason for walking. If the Camino is giving back, then keep going. If not, excellent advice given about trading in your boots. It just isn't for everyone! But you may never know unless you try....
  20. Victoria65

    Did anyone regret walking the Camino?

    I "almost" regretted it in May 2016. It rained non stop for five days, the camino had become ankle deep rivers of mud, then I got a nasty, high fever intestinal something or other, recuperated, more rain and mud, then my husband was hauled off in an ambulance near Palas de Rei for a heart issue...

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