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  1. gapowell

    Leaving Saturday 5/30/15

    Hi Josie86, It's a wonderful time of year to be starting the trek. I envy you starting your first Camino - be careful, it might not be your last! Just to follow up on your last comment (above). YES, get an early start! I really think it is key to not rusg that first day. Firstly, because it is...
  2. gapowell

    22 Sleeps to go - But My Camino has started in earnest ....

    Exciting times... it is almost D-day! Everyone has said (including yourself), but I'll say it again - go slowly, slowly, slowly...! Do not feel that you have to keep up with anyone. It seems such a simple and obvious thing to say, but I have seen so many people rush off and do themselves damage...
  3. gapowell

    22 Sleeps to go - But My Camino has started in earnest ....

    Well, you are on the route now... And probably over the Pyrenees by now. So, well done! Hope you are taking it slowly, and enjoying every minute. Remember, it is not a marathon. It is just a very very special walk...
  4. gapowell

    What Albergues and experiences meant the most to you?

    Hey Aussi Pete! That's fantastic that you will soon be there... a great time of year to start. As to your question... There are sooo many wonderful experiences and albergues along the way! Certainly Roncevalles, as has been said, is right up there. I also loved the albergue at Boadilla. As for...
  5. gapowell

    I don't want to just be an 'Extra' in someone else's Camino...

    It's your time. It's your walk. There are no 'correct' ways of doing it. I would suggest that the only sure thing is that the Camino might surprise you... It will be such a wonderful time for you, I am sure. You will find plenty enough time to be on your own. Go with as few expectations as...
  6. gapowell

    Meaning of Camino to you

    Healing. Peace. Freedom. Maybe even in that order. Some pain, lots of laughter and friendship. Simplicity. I thought I would think about a lot of 'things' on the Camino. In fact, consciously at least, I would spend hours with not a thought going through my head! It was a kind of meditative...
  7. gapowell

    how I became aware of the Camino

    Ahhhh, I love this! Yes, WandererJolie, this kind of story will have a lot of resonance for many people, I suspect. It's odd how the Camino can creep up on you like that! I remember7 or 8 years ago, walking along Hadrian's Wall in northern England and sitting out a storm in a local pub with my...
  8. gapowell

    Can I do this??

    Yay! How fantastic (that you are enjoying it!). Go for it and enjoy every moment. Buen Camino...!
  9. gapowell

    3 days is this normal

    All I'm feeling is jealousy right now...! Maybe you should be nervous, but certainly you should be excited! It will be a wonderful (maybe life-changing) experience. Enjoy...
  10. gapowell

    first time pilgrim: How long does it take to walk?

    Hi Scott, just to add a bit of confusion... and following on from your comment above... of course, start from wherever you feel comfortable. BUT, especially if you feel fit and your boots (and feet) are broken in, then don't miss that wonderful walk over the Pyrenees from SJPP...! The views are...
  11. gapowell

    LIVE from the Camino One month left to begin my camino!little scared...

    Hi there! RELAX! And enjoy... I didn't book anything and arrived in SJPP late afternoon. I went to the pilgrim's office and they were (easily) able to find a bed for me (and the other people - 'Camino friends' - who I had met on the train...!). Orisson is a good option if: 1) you really want to...
  12. gapowell

    The different feelings second time around and possible pitfalls?

    First, let me say I am jealous... but in a good way! I envy that you are literally counting down the days until you go for a second time. I walked from SJPP in 2011 and again from Geneva the following year. I also had the same concerns you talk about. In fact, I seriously contemplated stopping...

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