more oldies about to join the the pilgrim throng

[geoffandgwyneth]

We leave from our home in East Yorkshire, by bikes, on 14th April, and will reach Santiago sometime this summer/next summer/whenever; with 3 good knees between us we will do what we can.Already feeling supported by the collective wisdom of the forum,Buen Camino a todos!G & G.

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Gwyneth and Geoff - what a fantastic project and all of three knees! We'd all be fascianted to hear how the journey is going if you get a chance to log on and tell us.

Buen Camino

John

 

[Bridget and Peter]

How exciting! As home (East Anglia) to Santiago cyclists ourselves (but in stages - boo-hoo) we would love to know your route and to follow your progress.

If you are going to Harwich and would like a free bed for a night near Ely, we would be only to happy to welcome you! We could rustle up a spanish omelette!

Do let us know if we can be of any help - we went Harwich to Holland, down to Bruges (North Sea cycle route) across Belgium on canal and riverside paths via Ghent, Tournai, Mons, Namur, south into France to Reims, Chalons, Vitry, Near Troyes, Chaource, Tonnere, Vezelay, Bourges, Limoges. Thats as far as we have got, so far!

Bon chemin!
(Gud pilgrimspad ??)

 

[Rose Louise]

Gwyneth Geoff

Your Camino sounds idyllic, don't worry about age or the suspect knee. You are already experiencing the friendship of fellow pilgrims with Bridget & Peter's offer. Enjoy all the Camino has to offer. Look forward to a report on your return.

Buen Camino
Cheers Rose Louise

 

[geoffandgwyneth]

Feeling so bouyed up by the good wishes, even in the knee department,Thank you all.Alas for the Spanish omelette in Ely we opted for the Hull- Rotterdam ferry. Will Be in touch, G&G.

 

[geoffandgwyneth]

arrived Santiago 25th June,slightly dazed but with knees intact (despite all the walking- we usually had to push the bikes up hill).What an amazing,once in a lifetime, experience.Thank you, St. Jim!

 

[Rose Louise]

Gwyneth & Geoff

Well done. Time now to sit back and soak up all those wonderful memories of experiences along the way.

Cheers Rose Louise

 

[MichaelB10398]

Good to hear that you made it; what a fantastic trip!!! I am particularly glad to hear that you were successful even with a bum knee amongst you. I plan on walking the Camino Frances in June of 2010 and only staying in shape now. My knees have been a real bear lately, which is unusual given that I have not ever experienced knee problems in the past. I just went to the doctor this past Thursday only to find out that my left knee is bone-on-bone and that was the culprit for the recent pain I was having. Not interested just yet in replacing the knee, so we will explore other alternatives. Started with a cortisone shot and hope that does enough so that I can exercise and move about without too much limping.

Thank you for letting us know you arrived and may God continue to bless you and may your Camino never end.

Mike