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  1. zenofmatthew

    Simple man in a complex world

    To quote the 20th century philosopher F. Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” This is a useful camino concept. For me this meant more time looking for yellow arrows and less time on apps and so on.
  2. zenofmatthew

    First time from St Jean Sept 14

    I'll be in Ponferrada or Villafranca del Bierzo on October 4/5, maybe I see you two? Maybe you pass me? Fingers crossed for you. Noticed the crossroads in post. Our great national philosopher Yogi Berra said, "when you come to a fork in the road, take it." Sound advice in these times when a...
  3. zenofmatthew

    Just popping in to say Hello.

    Hope to see you in Santiago 😉
  4. zenofmatthew

    long-time a lurker, finally a pilgrim!

    See you out there, I’ll be starting in Ponferrada beginning of October.
  5. zenofmatthew

    Giddy? Scared? Excited for sure.

    Leon seems to be easier to get to. That’s kind of I’m thinking this may be the way for me.
  6. zenofmatthew

    Giddy? Scared? Excited for sure.

    Awesome page.
  7. zenofmatthew

    Giddy? Scared? Excited for sure.

    Well gang, the Camino provides, as they say. My vacation was rejected for the first time in 12 years. Now it’s looking like arriving in X on 3-October, first full day of walking is the 4th. 10-4 good buddy. (I crack myself up 😛) Flight out of Santiago on the 16th. Solid 12 days. Thoughts are...
  8. zenofmatthew

    Giddy? Scared? Excited for sure.

    Also, Oviedo was on my mind too, just not sure I could make it in time.
  9. zenofmatthew

    Giddy? Scared? Excited for sure.

    Those extra days would be welcome. You may have brought me around. Fingers crossed it all goes off. Good news is, there's still time. This opportunity fell in my lap. One of the cool things is I am flying into Madrid but out from Santiago. With a Ferrol start, I could maybe spend a day in...
  10. zenofmatthew

    Giddy? Scared? Excited for sure.

    A little about myself. I live in Texas, speak French without confidence because the words take forever to get to my lips. I speak Spanish with confidence because of Dunning Kruger. Astorga seems like a good place to start things, but I could go to Ferrol and then go to Finisterra.
  11. zenofmatthew

    Giddy? Scared? Excited for sure.

    The cheap flight fairy blessed my credit card and now I am headed to Spain. On the Camino 10 Sep-21 Sep. 11 days. Haven't decided which one to do. Original? Primitivo? Still looking.Frances is winning at the moment. Spur of the moment.
  12. zenofmatthew

    Valença start 4-29

    It's ok to feel sad about something that was big and important, even when far more grave things are going on.
  13. zenofmatthew

    Valença start 4-29

    Sad, today I had to take this off my calendar.
  14. zenofmatthew

    Valença start 4-29

    Thanks for that. The flights are rather inexpensive-haven’t seen prices this low in years just to get on an airplane. Not that I want to miss a flight, but non refundable $40 is easier to swallow than $100. Trying to keep things open a bit. If I have time, I want to go to Lugo to see the Roman...
  15. zenofmatthew

    Valença start 4-29

    Decision has been made, bag is packed. Starting out of Valença on April 29. Can’t wait!! The plan is to land in Madrid morning of the 28th. Jump another jet up to Vigo and then take a bus to Tui. (Thanks to www.bus.gal for the help-turns out there are a bazillion buses headed that way.) Next...
  16. zenofmatthew

    Greetings and need help choosing a camino April - May 2020

    For me, with 5 weeks, I'd start in San Sebastian and take the Norte, or Bayonne down the Baztan and then down the Frances. Someday I'll have 5 weeks.
  17. zenofmatthew

    Good tips for choosing the camino route?

    You make a good argument with the French food :)
  18. zenofmatthew

    Choosing my Camino

    This is an option I hadn't really considered. The distance is good. Kind of fits how I live, the reverse of everyone else.
  19. zenofmatthew

    Choosing my Camino

    I'm amazed at the results. The Madrid-Segovia option is one I hadn't thought of. I love Segovia, especially when night falls. Thanks Annie! Now it is more difficult. :D
  20. zenofmatthew

    Choosing my Camino

    It's philosophy at this point. And I have a ticket to Madrid at the end of April 2020. How do I make a choice with so many wonderful options? This brings questions. 1) How important is it to arrive in Santiago? 2) France is calling me too. I love Arles & Marseille, very comfortable...

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