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  1. sojourners

    is the first day as daunting as it looks?

    It can be. Do train. On hills. Especially if you're over 50. My wife's left knee swelled to the size of a watermelon on that hill and we had to halt our Camino before we really got started. Had to take a taxi to get her to other transport. Required almost three months of therapy to get her knee...
  2. sojourners

    Wild camping on Camino + New painting

    Good answer. I have done this all over Europe, including Spain and the Camino, on and off for decades. My pack never weighs more than fifteen pounds, including food and water, and in summer is usually about ten to twelve pounds, often under ten - when not carrying much food or water. Ultimate...
  3. sojourners

    Observations after Completing the Camino Frances

    Excellent advice. Over decades of of leading hikes in rough country, which the Camino is not, and on extended backpacking trips, often leading inexperienced people, I've found that heavy hiking boots create problems: blisters, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendon inflammation, etc. and that...
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    Observations after Completing the Camino Frances

    Truth. The advice to 'just do it' with no prep or training might be fine for regular walkers/runners. It is terrible advice for the sedentary. I saw many, many injuries due to lack of pre-trip raining that could have been avoided by a modest walking program before departure.
  5. sojourners

    Don't Pick the Grapes!!!

    I grew up in farming country, and in the course of travel and business have known farmers in many countries, including Spain. What Anniesantiago wrote has also been my experience of farmers, with one exception: English farmers, who are the only ones I have known who would describe picking an...
  6. sojourners

    Hotel in St Jean neat pilgrim's office

    Thank you
  7. sojourners

    Hotel in St Jean neat pilgrim's office

    Thank you
  8. sojourners

    Hotel in St Jean neat pilgrim's office

    Hello, Could anyone suggest a small inexpensive hotel near the pilgrim’s office in St. Jean? Friends are dropping us off tomorrow and would like to spend the night before returning home. After the past two disasters with booking.com I no longer use them. Thanks in advance. Please excuse...

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