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Might I suggest an different way to experience the Camino. I walked from SJPdP to SDC in 2017 at the age of 70. As you say it was a life changing experience, in large part due to interactions with other pilgrims. When I got home I longed to return. The more that I thought about it the more I...
By taking the more pleasant route I am missing the benefits of suffering through the less pleasant routes. That is a form of suffering so I regain the 3 benefits that you mentioned.
Except for coastlines, the Camino Francés has everything that you want. If you look at it realistically this will be your first, but not your last, camino and you should begin where the infrastructure is well established. On future Caminos you will be able, as an experienced pilgrim, to expand...
5 to 6 weeks is more than enough time. At 70 years old, 5 years ago, I walked from SJPdP to SdC in 33 days. I was never alone and met many great people, a few with whom I still maintain contact. Except for 1 day, I never walked with anyone for more than 30 to 45 minutes at a time. I did see...
Why would you want to waste your limited space on a stamp that you already have? When yo get home you will get great pleasure looking at all the different stamps. I would suggest that you try got get 5 a day in the last 100K. it will be easy and fun. Buen Camino
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