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  1. truthseeker

    Very impressive walk for a peregrino but I wonder if his companion thought it was a good idea

    Maybe the peregrino also wanted the company of his animal companion.
  2. truthseeker

    Just realized I'm starting w/o a scallop shell...oops

    A friend gave me one she had found on the beach here on Cape Cod. I carried it with pride, and it's still hanging up in my kitchen to remind me of my journey, which, of course, does not end at Santiago.
  3. truthseeker

    Same Camino over and over again

    I walked my first Camino from SJPP (solo) at age 71 in September/October 2018. When I finished, I thought I would probably never do it again. But!! After a month or two, it called to me again, and I would have walked in 2020. Now I'm planning to at least walk (probably solo again) the portion...
  4. truthseeker

    Motor bikes

    It is not always possible to know what state of health people are in by observing them. There are many physical problems which do not show on the outside. Therefore, you must not judge people who look "perfectly fit." Their physical condition is their own, their conscience is their own, just as...
  5. truthseeker

    Disparaging "The Way"

    The Camino called to me before I had ever heard of The Way. During my year of planning, obsessing, and training for it, I discovered the movie, watched it, and was very relieved to find that it was NOT particularly "hollywood". As for the dramatic nature of it, who among us has not felt the...
  6. truthseeker

    Where is the steep and lengthen rocky (pebbles) descent?

    I had not been accustomed to walking with poles, but was glad I bought one in SJPP. All the aforementioned descents were occasions for extreme caution on my part. I took my time and got down without injury, thanking God each time for my safe arrival.
  7. truthseeker

    Early September, too crowded?

    I started in SJPP September 13. After getting through Roncesvalles the midday temps were pretty high-- upper 30's Celsius, day after day. We started walking every morning before dawn.
  8. truthseeker

    Urban Myths

    This is wonderful, and shows the humorous side of the moderators and also the long-time veteran pilgrims, whose advice Ihave depended on for serious topics!! Thank you! especially for posting the entire Spanish Inquisition skit.
  9. truthseeker

    Potable Water on the Camino Frances

    Agreed that overhydration is also dangerous, as outlined in the CNN article, which focused on young athletes. In my comment I was tempted to add the caution not to overhydrate, also included in the source I referenced (a pamphlet drawing on CDC info) but I don't think most ordinary people will...
  10. truthseeker

    Potable Water on the Camino Frances

    Good strategy to drink first thing in the morning and keep topping up your drinking when the source presents itself. Using the feeling of thirst as an indicator that you need to drink some water is a dangerous fallacy. "Don’t rely on thirst to tell you when to drink – once you are thirsty, you...
  11. truthseeker

    water quality

    Thanks to all who posted replies. I will be taking my usual refillable bottles. and I won't worry about it.
  12. truthseeker

    Things to do while walking the CF

    I walk in my own town with a plastic bag in my pocket -- in the woods near my house, I always wonder what people who litter think -- do they think the elves will come take their litter away? I guess I am one of the local elves, but people should remember that elves are not always pretty, sweet...
  13. truthseeker

    A dollar well spent

    Your comment came as if heaven sent. I have had a rash on my legs just above my ankles for a couple of days, yesterday after 18km training walk in the heat -- couldn't figure out what it was. So far they are still red, but I am waiting for them to subside. I might meet you on the Camino -- I am...
  14. truthseeker

    water quality

    I am six weeks away from starting my first Camino and have recently seen discussions on the American Pilgrims on the Camino Facebook page regarding water quality. I am not sure which route was taken, but at least two who commented were sick in the last 100 km to Santiago. They suggest we should...
  15. truthseeker

    Looking for Best Pilgrim Common Meal

    I will walk the CF starting around September 13, 2018. Thanks to all who posted their favorites!
  16. truthseeker

    What happens when you can't find a place to sleep?

    I will also be walking from SJPP in mid September. Thanks for all the help.
  17. truthseeker

    How to stay over 2 nights - passport stamps needed daily?

    Can I stay two nights at the same albergue if I want to take a day of rest?
  18. truthseeker

    suddenly scared

    Your post and the reactions of fellow pilgrims move me to tears. I will be walking my first Camino alone as well, starting in mid September. I will spend a full day in SJPP before starting walking, probably to get over jet lag. My walk is partially to find myself, and to re-connect with God...
  19. truthseeker

    Advices not related with transport, Equipment and logistics

    Thank you!
  20. truthseeker

    Advices not related with transport, Equipment and logistics

    When I first watched the forum (before I joined) I saw a notification from a person who had booklets with the words to the Spanish Mass and also some prayers, (possibly with translation) which were helpful to English speaking pilgrims. If you are that person or know where to get such a booklet...

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