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William Novak

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Time of past OR future Camino
Pamplona to Burgos Oct 2017
Still loving the experience.

It was in October 2016 I was in Los Aircos for ten days working with the FIM International Six Day Enduro event (off road motorcycle race). I see these people hiking a trail. What is this? My first exposure. “I’ll be back”.

Fast forward to Oct. 2017. Stepped off a plane in Pamplona and started walking, fabulous, fabulous. Loved every minute. Unfortunately out of Najera a bad rain storm decided to drench us for the duration. The feet took the “hit” and blisters were the result. A long poncho would have helped. Chaco sandals to Burgos. The feet were too far gone. A decision made to let things heal.

Will spend the winter in the Keys of Florida and then back to Burgos to resume the trek.

Having been in Spain many times this by far was my my most enjoyable experience.

Love it.
 
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Still loving the experience.

It was in October 2016 I was in Los Aircos for ten days working with the FIM International Six Day Enduro event (off road motorcycle race). I see these people hiking a trail. What is this? My first exposure. “I’ll be back”.

Fast forward to Oct. 2017. Stepped off a plane in Pamplona and started walking, fabulous, fabulous. Loved every minute. Unfortunately out of Najera a bad rain storm decided to drench us for the duration. The feet took the “hit” and blisters were the result. A long poncho would have helped. Chaco sandals to Burgos. The feet were too far gone. A decision made to let things heal.

Will spend the winter in the Keys of Florida and then back to Burgos to resume the trek.

Having been in Spain many times this by far was my my most enjoyable experience.

Love it.

Welcome William - I enjoyed blisters so much I got named after them :D
 
Not exactly the best winter location to work on your hill training but I suppose you will just have to tough it out :cool:
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.

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