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LIVE from the Camino For what itś worth...I didn't quit!

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¡Hola!

After some heavy days and much soul searching, I made the switch to the Camino Primitivo instead of quitting or returning to the CdN from Oviedo (via Aviles). Im glad I did. The spirit is always lighter in the mountains.

I hope everyone experiencing doubts finds the strength to stay the camino a little longer, maybe to acclimatize, maybe to recover your joy.

Buen camino, peregrinos!
 
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Hi Philip, wish you all the best and a Buen Camino, Peter.
 

Well done. I just read your report of the days from Lourdes to St Jean. Brought back happy memories. As it happens, it rained EVERY day when I did it in 2009 and yes mud an issue and barking dogs an issue. But I loved it! I have just walked from Lugo to Sobrado dos Monxes, (linking the Primitivo with the Norte), and it was like those days out of Lourdes. Met no one! Just dogs.
 
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Glad you decided to press on.

Buen Camino!
 
Good for you Phillip....having to make a decision like that is like going through a squeeze-hole. So glad you made it through and that it is bringing the peace you wanted.
 
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The Primitivo will cure anyone from the Camino blues.
 
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
@timr when did you walk from lugo to sobrado dos monxes? And was it not too difficult to find the way? Tried this route 2 years ago and got so lost on the first day- nevertheless still very much loved it! And yes also met the barking dogs.
 
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@timr when did you walk from lugo to sobrado dos monxes? And was it not too difficult to find the way? Tried this route 2 years ago and got so lost on the first day- nevertheless still very much loved it! And yes also met the barking dogs.

Hi @Mailo I did it about three weeks ago (May 2016) and here is a link to what I said about it. I would highly recommend it - better luck next time. The dogs will certainly still be there.....

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/lugo-to-sobrado-2016.40889/
 

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