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  1. ratyoke

    Credential/stamp questions

    I got my compostela today without any problem and am confused. Do you need to be walking for religious reasons to get a distance certificate? I didn't walk for religious reasons, I'm not Christian and didn't want the compostela, but I was given one anyway when I said I wanted the distance...
  2. ratyoke

    Credential/stamp questions

    Ok thanks for the replies. I have plenty of space so 2 stamps a day it is. One more question... I started in Sevilla, filled one credencial and started on a second credencial a few days ago. Does only the last 100km matter? I mean they won't even need to see my first credencial from Sevilla?
  3. ratyoke

    Credential/stamp questions

    The end of my camino is finally in sight. I'll be arriving in Ourense tomorrow. I have heard people say they will be getting 2 stamps a day in their credencial during the last 100 km. Is this really necessary? Once I arrive in Santiago, do I need to get a stamp before going to the...
  4. ratyoke

    Shin splints at the start of my camino

    After 8 days of rest in Sevilla, ibuprofin, new shoes, and compression sleeves for my lower legs I am walking again. I'm walking more slowly and stretching frequently. I took 2 days to go from Real de la Jara to Monesterio. I wanted to take it easy my first 2 days back on the camino so I...
  5. ratyoke

    Shin splints at the start of my camino

    No problems. No one said anything about not having a return flight. Immigration didn't even ask the purpose of my visit.
  6. ratyoke

    Shin splints at the start of my camino

    Do you know the name of this green clay? This also reminded me.. is staying an extra day at an albergue not allowed? Does it make a difference if its municipal or private?
  7. ratyoke

    Shin splints at the start of my camino

    I probably was walking too fast. I'll try to do it slower once I start again. I'm in Sevilla now relaxing. After one day of rest my legs have improved slightly. They've gone from it being agony to walk to just normal painful shin splints.
  8. ratyoke

    Shin splints at the start of my camino

    Thanks for the advice everyone. I've thought about it and decided to go back to Sevilla tomorrow and rest till next week. I'll also probably get some new shoes there. When I come back I'll try to take it a bit slower. I can take as much time as I want, so there's no reason for me to hurry.
  9. ratyoke

    Shin splints at the start of my camino

    I'm currently on the Via de la Plata. Shin splints started during the 2nd day of walking and hurt the whole day. I was ok for about the first half of the 3rd day (the 29km day) but they got pretty bad during the second half. So I took a rest day in Almaden de la Plata. Also bought more...
  10. ratyoke

    VDLP APRIL 2016...Seville...Who's starting out on the camino in April?

    Buen camino. :)
  11. ratyoke

    VDLP APRIL 2016...Seville...Who's starting out on the camino in April?

    I think I'll arrive in Sevilla on the 20th and start walking the 21st or 22nd.
  12. ratyoke

    VDLP APRIL 2016...Seville...Who's starting out on the camino in April?

    I'm leaving for Spain tomorrow, and while I am excited, I am also feeling like... OMG what have I gotten myself into?? I'm not ready!!!
  13. ratyoke

    VDLP APRIL 2016...Seville...Who's starting out on the camino in April?

    I'm arriving in Madrid April 19. I'll probably go to Sevilla on the 20th and start walking a day or two after that.
  14. ratyoke

    We're off! Daily updates from the Camino VDLP, April 2016

    I'm surprised and disappointed to hear there are so many people walking the VdlP. I'm starting it in about 2 weeks.
  15. ratyoke

    when to walk the VdlP?

    I think I will stick to my original plan and go in mid April. It's -5 degrees C here in Seoul today, I can't wait for spring. I hate the cold. I'm trying to train for the camino, but had to cut my walk short at about 9km last weekend cause the cold was making me miserable.
  16. ratyoke

    when to walk the VdlP?

    Maybe it doesn't make much difference, but does anyone have any recommendation for when to start the VdlP? I could leave between mid April till about mid May.
  17. ratyoke

    VDLP APRIL 2016...Seville...Who's starting out on the camino in April?

    Yes, if everything goes well.
  18. ratyoke

    VDLP APRIL 2016...Seville...Who's starting out on the camino in April?

    Hello. I will be starting the VdlP from Sevilla in mid April. Haven't decided on the exact date yet. This will be my first Camino. I'm looking forward to it.

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