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Hiking Buddies wanted

Greg Petropoulos

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Time of past OR future Camino
Frances (2014), VdlP (2018), de Levante (2022)
I'll be arriving in Malaga, from USA via Madrid, on August 31, with an intention of starting the Camino Mozarabe on Sept 2nd. Anyone care to join me? I have no preference of your gender or age. A bilingual English/Spanish speaker would be helpful. (Two years ago when hiking CF, my pace was roughly 5 km/hr, and I found I enjoyed and needed taking rest breaks every couple of hours, or so.) Just one or more who would enjoy colleagial company, and who also understands the need for "alone time".

I further intend to continue hiking the Via de la Plata from Merida, and going to Santiago via the Sanabres route. With some rest days included, I plan to arrive in Santiago around Oct 28th, departing to USA on Oct 31st.
 
Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-

Best of luck to you, and I bet you will have no problems finding a good walking friend. You would be much too fast for this old gal, and I just got back, anyway. I estimate that I walk 3.2-4.0 km/hr, and I take a lot of breaks too.

I also suggest that it's best to "find your tribe" on the way, as arranging a walking friend beforehand can be disappointing: you might find that your personalities don't mesh, or that they approach a pilgrimage and life differently. Going alone is liberating and always a positive choice, at least, for me.
 
Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

€60,-
wayfarer said:
Welcome Greg, add your start date to the calendar and you check if there are any pilgrims from the forum starting the same day as you.
Buen Camino.
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Wayfarer: I've gone to the Calendar section, but can't quite figure out how to post on a specific date.

Greg
 
At the top right of this post you should see a drop down menu "thread tools" click on that and choose "calendar" then fill in your dates.
 
CaminoDebita:

Thank you for your reply. Your advice is appreciated and I'll consider your suggestions. I've experienced the liberation of going alone, and found that I was quite comfortable. One of my goals during this upcoming Camino walk is to slow down and be more trusting that the Camino will provide (a bed at the end of the hiking day).

Buen Camino Debrita
 
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I will be traveling vicariously through your posts, and am so happy for you. Buen Camino!
 
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