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dear ncssoucie,
Welcome and I hope your camino is everything you hope for! Enjoy each day it goes by fast...Trust that your experience will be what you need... seems to work out that way. Buen Camino
Welcome Kdor! When and where are you starting? I’m flying into Barcelona 9/5 starting 9/6 either from SJPP or Pamplona this is still a question for me... Buen Camino- maybe we’ll meet along the way
Hi Heda,
Thank you. I’m sure the Camino will provide whatever journey I need! I always tend to care for the other so it’s a challenge to do something for me But come what may I believe it will be all good!
Hi All,
I've been following the forum for a couple years planning my first Camino this Fall. I had been caring for my friend Nancy who died of lung cancer last year and my mother who passed away this past November. My Camino gives me the chance to step back and make some decisions on what I...
Hi Gena,
I just booked my tickets Ottawa to Barcelona 9.4.18 SJPP 9.5.18... very waited solo traveler planning 35 days. Maybe we’ll pass each other along the way...
Have a wonderful journey! If you don’t find someone on the forum I’m sure you will in Spain! What a lovely time of year to walk a week to Santiago Buen Camino!
To all of you beginning your journey in the next few days... Enjoy your trips! May each step bring you comfort joy greater understanding. Be careful Buen Camino
Welcome Chris and Sue! May I suggest wearing some knee supports? When I started to train in the Adirondacks for my upcoming Camino my knees were not happy! I read on forum about Mueller Jumpers Knee Strap. They have been great for me... maybe they will help you too?!
Buen Camino
Welcome Gloria! Use transportation for your bags or yourself, it's your journey! I only wish my mom and I were closer in age ( she's 92) and could have walked this road together. Enjoy your time with your daughter! Bon Caminho!
I moved from Londonderry a couple years ago- Welcome! Make sure your shoes fit good need any help EMS will do. Pack your backpack and do a few 6-7 mile hikes in the white mountains. Stretch before and after and treat your feet like they are your best friends; they are. I'm sure you will have a...
Hi Fellow Pilgrim,
I am sorry to hear of the death of your father. The Camino will give you the time you need to heal. I am currently planning my first pilgrimage which will happen shortly after my mother passes. Mom is 91 and has joined me in planning the trip. Seems one of the last things we...
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