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  1. J

    Aunt and niece (hopefully!) setting off on 23rd August

    Enjoy your time together and I wish you both the best. What a wonderful experience you will have together. Buen Camino !
  2. J

    considering canceling my trip :(

    I didn't have time to read all the responses but I read a lot of them. I would suggest you try the Camino out for a week or 2 and see how it goes. I think you are right to worry about hurting yourself and as such maybe just try a small portion of it and see how it goes. I found most days you...
  3. J

    My 2.2 Kilo/4.3 Pound CF Packing List

    Smart move to go light .............. you can always get what you need while you are on the Camino. What I saw was people either throwing stuff out or mailing it back home because they didn't need it and could't carry it any more. Buen Camino Mark
  4. J

    Sickness cutting the walk short

    I had a similar experience except it was my ankle which finally packed it in. The most disappointing part was seeing the expression on the other people's faces we had been sort of walking with. They seemed astonished (and felt empathetic) when I told them in Santiago - "I didn't make make it."...
  5. J

    several questions all together

    My advice is go see a Podiatrist you may need orthotics. There is a very complex web of bones, muscle and tendons in our feet and a professional is really the person you need to consult. The answer may be something none of us know and your best chances of success will be with someone who can...
  6. J

    36 Days. 800k. Possible to skip ahead 60-80k?

    its I am not a veteran but - extremely easy to skip parts as they have buses, trains etc. all along the way. I like your thinking not being too ambitious about daily distances but I do think 22km is quite doable considering I am in average shape and overweight and had not problems with the...
  7. J

    Packing tips and favorite items - what's yours?

    I have to say my Leatherman tool. I say this because of how much we used it for the entire Camino. It comes with a small case that has a belt loop and is small and compact. Just to say though you need to check it as luggage since it has a few knife blades in it. Buen Camino!
  8. J

    Peregrina Held Hostage

    I think this story is a perfect example of how enriching the Camino can be if you let it. I say this with no prejudice towards the church or the writer. He simply told his story about his life experience and I enjoyed reading it. I would think the "Peregrina" would enjoy it if she ever reads...
  9. J

    The Camino Provides in 2016!

    can you take us all with you? HA! Buen Camino Mark
  10. J

    solo journey, or how to tell spouse you need to do this alone?

    I knew how this discussion was going to end! Enjoy your journey Joodle! Buen Camino Mark
  11. J

    Newbie needing advice

    Tony the Camino will definitely get you in shape for hiking any trails. I think its an excellent idea you have as the Camino is not a wilderness trek but is definitely an endurance challenge - or at least it was for me. Think ankles, knees and blisters ....... which I am sure is normal for all...
  12. J

    Weather; thinking of October, November or April?

    Yes a colleague of mine was just there in September and was quite shocked at the winds and weather as she crossed the Pyrenees. I think some people too just underestimate the physical toll of a long journey and the weather is just one more thing. I don't think I would recommend a off season...
  13. J

    Reflections on my journey of a lifetime….

    wow ......great inspirational story Maggie ......... congrats on this amazing achievement!
  14. J

    Following the gleam once again

    And what a great journey you have had MM ............. I wish you the very best and thank you for sharing your experiences. Mark
  15. J

    Following the gleam once again

    Very pleased to read your post Margret and all the wonderful responses. I think in large part this is the best aspect of the Camino - commitment and sharing. The well wishers inspire me as much as your integrity Margret. When I say inspire I don't just mean inspire me to walk the Camino but...
  16. J

    A camino trick (how to know if your company is appreciated)

    My intuition tells me to stop talking and I reckon if the person wants be alone the conversation is over - or they will start talking and the conversation carries on. Either way I think it's good we at least recognize another person wants something different then what we do. That's my spin on...
  17. J

    Scam?

    thanks for posting this ........ the more we are aware of scams the better we are equipped to protect ourselves.
  18. J

    Chubby asthmatic :)

    I saw all shapes and sizes of people on the Camino - you are going to love it! I am a fat old man ....... if I can do it you can :)
  19. J

    Can I train as I walk?

    Good question ............. I found going up hard - lets face it going up one km is strenuous ......... going down my wife's knees really hurt so we sort of walked in a zing zagg pattern down and it did help take stress off. Poles\sticks helped too. If it was raining though it was too slippery...
  20. J

    LIVE from the Camino Done!

    congrats ! you should be proud of yourself !

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