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This is late in getting back to you - sorry - but wanted to share my story. I walk alone and will walk my 5th camino this April. I'm walking this time in memory of my husband who recently died. He was a special man. About your pack - I usually walk with a pack, but have on one camino used a...
I walked it in October - My advice is to be prepared with water and food. Unlike the CF, it's sparse when it comes to cafes and watering holes. I was surprised too that there were so many hills. I shouldn't have been, but was....have a great time - really pretty scenery on the ocean.
Hi Rene, I'm from Houston and walked last April and September. If this is your first camino, you're in for a wonderful time. I'm doing another one this Spring but haven't decided which one. San Anton should have a local chapter so check it out. Members will help with all your questions...
I walked the CF same time in 2018. You sound like me. It sounds though that you've given it a lot of thought about this is the right thing to do. For me, once I committed to walking the Camino, everything fell into place. Your friends and family will get almost as excited for you as you are...
I started on 5 April 2018. I remember how excited I was. Totally understand your excite ness (is this a word?) I concur with all the above statements and would add one that is so trite but worth telling you anyway. Bring safety pins! They really help in hanging clothes and they are much...
I'd like to join in these comments. I walked this April the Camino Francis, alone, and I'm 71. I loved it. Just as stated above, there are times to be alone and times to be with others. I never felt threatened. Totally agree with comments about a physical. My husband's cardiologist...
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