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That is the key to much more than the camino. All the budist masters say the source of all suffering is the attachment to outcomes. In our western culture that is a difficult lesson and one I struggle with like most people I imagine. But for my norte camino I was able to grasp that mind set. I...
Hey zbethz
I can't say for sure but I think you are right that it has the potential to be crowded. Booking ahead a day or so is a pretty solid idea, but be careful not to book too far ahead as you might miss some great experience or end up feeling rushed just to get to your pension. You must...
Hi David buen camino.
With the tender feet and blisters I would not to too excited about such a long walk. Let your body catch up with your spirit. Any foot care you can do for yourself will pay huge dividends. They will get better and you can make up time once your in a bit better shape. For...
Very pithy review and I agree with all your sentiments. I especially like your " I got lost" which actually for me was my biggest fear. As a man asking for directions is difficult 😂. But seriously as you point out I did my camino mostly not really knowing where I was and only a vague idea of...
Hi Barbara that is a wonderful post full of great nuggets. Oh those early morning cafes are the best. Hot coffee to power you through your day with a warm fresh tortia to enjoy.
I'm like you not particularly religious and definitely not catholic but I would attend masses as often as I could. I...
That does sound like a stressful hike for sure but there are camino angels spread out all through the camino. I recall being lost on the camino Norte and I asked a gentleman for directions. He rattled off a long list of izquerda and derecha and I had a dumb look on my face. He said " I will show...
That selection would be very boring after awhile. Do they still serve hot tortia in the mornings for breakfast along the cafes? That's my go to with a hot Cafe and a thick slice of sour dough bread. I wonder if you just requested some meat that even if it's not listed on the menu they might be...
In 2017 while doing the camino norte I had brought my own large jar of Skippy peanut butter. Excellent camino snack. It was very popular in the alberges. When I finally ran out we eventually did find some peanut butter in random supermercados along the norte route but it was a rare find. Bring...
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