LIVE from the Camino Fourth time a charm?

[Old Hillwalker]

A couple of months ago I posted a rather long bit about my misadventures on the Camino del Norte and my three attempts to walk from Irun to Santiago. "Try, try again". Well now I'm at it again at 84 years old. I got back on in San Vicente de la Barquera and I'm heading to Oveido on these wobbly old legs. I'm leaving Unquera this morning and heading on a short day to Buelna. Last summer I walked from Oveido to Ballota and was booted off the Camino by contracting COVID. Once I get to Oveido I will jump ahead to Ballota and start again toward Santiago. Please Lord let me get to Santiago this time. Old Hillwalker

 

[mspath]

@Old Hillwalker
As a fellow 1939er I wish you all the best as you keep on keeping on.

Carpe diem and Buen camino.

 

[VNwalking]

May the wind be at your back, the hills be easy (both up and down), the weather be fine, the legs be forgiving, and the walk into the plaza in Santiago a triumph!
A very buen camino to you, @Old Hillwalker!

 

[Kiwi-family]

Wishing you all the best.....

 

[hikingcat]

Wishing you all the very best on your journey. Buen camino.

 

[linkster]

¡Deseándote buena salud y camino!

 

[John Sikora]

Keep on keeping on!! Us younger guys (74) can use the inspiration.

 

[Adelina]

Paso a paso - step by step. Felicidades!

 

[WayWalker]

A couple of months ago I posted a rather long bit about my misadventures on the Camino del Norte and my three attempts to walk from Irun to Santiago. "Try, try again". Well now I'm at it again at 84 years old. I got back on in San Vicente de la Barquera and I'm heading to Oveido on these wobbly old legs. I'm leaving Unquera this morning and heading on a short day to Buelna. Last summer I walked from Oveido to Ballota and was booted off the Camino by contracting COVID. Once I get to Oveido I will jump ahead to Ballota and start again toward Santiago. Please Lord let me get to Santiago this time. Old Hillwalker

You can do it!!!

 

[lt56ny]

You can definitely do it I have faith in you. It does get easier once you really start walking southwest towards Santiago. May I recommend two albergues. This one is about 6k past Abadin. You would be hard to find somewhere more lovely and tranquil. Super clean and comfortable and wonderful owners.

Albergue O Xistral | Albergue de Peregrinos en As Paredes (Castromaior) | Gronze.com

Información del albergue de peregrinos Albergue O Xistral, en As Paredes (Castromaior): Precio, plazas, características, etc...

www.gronze.com

In Sobrado Dos Monxes the albergue in the Monastery has been completely remodeled. I stayed pre remodel. It was cold that night (Mid november) but it is an amazing place. Looking at the photos in Gronze all I recognize is the stone wall in the background in one of the photos. It really felt like you were in a medieval monastery before the remodel. It looks like it will have a completely different feel to it. Much brighter. No matter it is a special place.

https://www.gronze.com/galicia/coru...rgue-peregrinos-monasterio-sobrado-dos-monxes

 

[khiker9]

A couple of months ago I posted a rather long bit about my misadventures on the Camino del Norte and my three attempts to walk from Irun to Santiago. "Try, try again". Well now I'm at it again at 84 years old. I got back on in San Vicente de la Barquera and I'm heading to Oveido on these wobbly old legs. I'm leaving Unquera this morning and heading on a short day to Buelna. Last summer I walked from Oveido to Ballota and was booted off the Camino by contracting COVID. Once I get to Oveido I will jump ahead to Ballota and start again toward Santiago. Please Lord let me get to Santiago this time. Old Hillwalker

Best of luck to you & blessings to you that the good Lord walks with you. I walked into Santiago on my 65th birthday and I'm hoping next year to walk in on my 75th birthday - the good Lord willing! Keep us posted on your progress.

 

[Cicada]

A couple of months ago I posted a rather long bit about my misadventures on the Camino del Norte and my three attempts to walk from Irun to Santiago. "Try, try again". Well now I'm at it again at 84 years old. I got back on in San Vicente de la Barquera and I'm heading to Oveido on these wobbly old legs. I'm leaving Unquera this morning and heading on a short day to Buelna. Last summer I walked from Oveido to Ballota and was booted off the Camino by contracting COVID. Once I get to Oveido I will jump ahead to Ballota and start again toward Santiago. Please Lord let me get to Santiago this time. Old Hillwalker

My wife and I were wondering today if we had another Camino in us at 73! YES of course we have!!!! You're an inspiration!!
Buen Camino Old Hillwalker

 

[SirenGray]

A couple of months ago I posted a rather long bit about my misadventures on the Camino del Norte and my three attempts to walk from Irun to Santiago. "Try, try again". Well now I'm at it again at 84 years old. I got back on in San Vicente de la Barquera and I'm heading to Oveido on these wobbly old legs. I'm leaving Unquera this morning and heading on a short day to Buelna. Last summer I walked from Oveido to Ballota and was booted off the Camino by contracting COVID. Once I get to Oveido I will jump ahead to Ballota and start again toward Santiago. Please Lord let me get to Santiago this time. Old Hillwalker

You are an inspiration, Old Hill

A couple of months ago I posted a rather long bit about my misadventures on the Camino del Norte and my three attempts to walk from Irun to Santiago. "Try, try again". Well now I'm at it again at 84 years old. I got back on in San Vicente de la Barquera and I'm heading to Oveido on these wobbly old legs. I'm leaving Unquera this morning and heading on a short day to Buelna. Last summer I walked from Oveido to Ballota and was booted off the Camino by contracting COVID. Once I get to Oveido I will jump ahead to Ballota and start again toward Santiago. Please Lord let me get to Santiago this time. Old Hillwalker

You are an inspiration, Old Hillwalker! Blessings and Godspeed on you, and BUEN CAMINO!

 

[Happyinharrogate]

I will be starting my second Camino on the Norte route on the 19th of this month. I turned 70 this year and feel i need to do this whilst i still can, and hoping i ill still be able to achieve it all