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    New York Times article

    A rather interesting article on the Camino in today's New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/06/world/europe/camino-de-santiago-spain.html
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    Heart is not in it !

    I believe I know what is going on. Having worked years in a loosely similar industry, where I managed many large once-a-year events, I believe you are exhausted and spent. When you and all around you are working full-speed toward a deadline event you become depleted and may not even know it...
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    Weaning myself from this forum

    I am very sorry to read this. I wish you all the best.
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    Weaning myself from this forum

    You beat me to it. I, too, have been contemplating leaving this forum. What started out as a delightful discovery in finding this forum has deteriorated into a cringing, head-shaking experience when I read some of the responses to women who have had frightening experiences or who are concerned...
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    Back Home

    My knee gave out recently -- very painful and definitely would have stopped any camino I would have been on. I have, however, had great success with prescription anti-inflamatories, physical therapy, and a knee brace. The medication was important in the beginning, as well as the brace to keep...
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    Money Belt, Bum Bag or Neck Pouch

    I have yet to walk the camino, but I have used waist and neck pouches on other trips to Europe. The security of money, passport, credit cards, etc. is an issue, and one I have yet to solve. I didn't really like the waist belt (it felt cumbersome) so I went with the neck pouch, which protruded...
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    Warning: Improper behavior reported between Astorga and Rabanal

    It is not my intention to be rude or disrespectful, but I must to respond to your comment. 1) You write,"There have been no reports of any problems anywhere else along the (FIVE HUNDRED MILE LONG) route." You are dead wrong. All kinds of women have been coming forward on this forum in...
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    stamps for the camino passport

    I suspect I might be addicted to stamps too. Is it possible to carry two passports, so one can get more stamps?
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    The Meseta

    How long is the Meseta?
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    OK: I'm out of here...

    Dear Coleen, I am so sorry to read of your loss. I teared up reading about it. It has been my experience and observation that mourning, and the time that it takes, is really a critical part of life, grief, and recovery. I'm glad to read that you are giving yourself a little bit of time before...
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    Metropolitan Museum of Art goes Camino

    If I had the money I'd love to take this trip! I'm certain the guides, the accommodations, the luggage transport, and the meals are excellent. May not be a pilgrimage or pilgrimage experience but it does sound like fun. And you get a taste of walking!
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    Albergue tips that they don't put in guides

    You are absolutely correct. Thank you for clarifying this. The "o" in Oliver is more like "ah." Add the "l" and you get "ahl", which is how I pronounced albergue to my Mexican friend and he approved. With more thought I guess if you add the "b" it is rather like "ahlb" as in Albany New...
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    Albergue tips that they don't put in guides

    I ask a Mexican I know how to pronounce Spanish words. When I asked him to tell me the pronunciation of Albergue my American ear heard "al ver gay." I said it that way and he turned to another Mexican and said that Americans always get the "al" wrong. He said "al" as in the first syllable...
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    Things I wish I'd known before my first Camino...

    Very informative. Thank you.
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    Things I wish I'd known before my first Camino...

    Would you please elaborate on the excruciating pain in your ankles and knees. Do you know why this happened, what your condition (s) are, what you might have done wrong, and how to prevent this for future caminos? Thanks.
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    Arthritis

    Thanks everyone! My pain was so severe I had to be driven from my place of employment to my car in order to drive home. I couldn't take more than a few steps. All I kept thinking was what would I do if I were on the camino and the next town was far off!? I am exercising, wearing a brace...
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    Arthritis

    To my complete dismay, I was diagnosed yesterday with arthritis in one knee. The pain came on very suddenly and has been acute enough that I have been unable to work this week. I stand and walk a lot in my job. I am rather unfamiliar with arthritis. I was given oral medication and physical...
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    Starting in 2 days but still have some questions.... eeeeep

    Falcon, is that you in the photo with Queen Elizabeth? She certainly looks attentive to the man in red. What does the red clothing indicate? Hope you don't mind my asking, but I guess if you do, you just don't have to answer.
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    have a weak knee.is sjpp a good starting point?

    Thanks. I get it now, and it's true -- sort of like a drunken sailor.
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    have a weak knee.is sjpp a good starting point?

    What is the zig zag technique?

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