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You're doing great! Don't worry about keeping up. Enjoy the walk! You are not in the way and people in Spain have a much greater appreciation for older pilgrims like us that you can possibly imagine. Glad you made those side trips and keep doing that. Too many pilgrims are just charging along without taking time to experience the Camino as you are doing.Started my first Camino today, walking the 13km from Sarria to Morgade. I did a couple of side trips to see a church and a farm selling local cheese. I am 78 and this was a bit of a challenge. There were several climbs, one lasting a km and i had to stop a few times to catch my breath. Met some very nice people and although I walked for a spell with some, I eventually fell behind. Obviously I was passed more often then I passed pilgrims but I learned a valuable lesson; a lot of folks don’t look great from behind. I guess I’m in that group so no aspersions meant. I also
learned that a European Km is about a third longer than a North American Km, at least that’s the way it felt. Overall a good day and it gave me the confidence that I can do this all the way to Santiago. Buen Comino.
It’s not a race, but an individual journey, go the speed that works for you, take the breaks watch the people and enjoy your achievement.Started my first Camino today, walking the 13km from Sarria to Morgade. I did a couple of side trips to see a church and a farm selling local cheese. I am 78 and this was a bit of a challenge. There were several climbs, one lasting a km and i had to stop a few times to catch my breath. Met some very nice people and although I walked for a spell with some, I eventually fell behind. Obviously I was passed more often then I passed pilgrims but I learned a valuable lesson; a lot of folks don’t look great from behind. I guess I’m in that group so no aspersions meant. I also
learned that a European Km is about a third longer than a North American Km, at least that’s the way it felt. Overall a good day and it gave me the confidence that I can do this all the way to Santiago. Buen Comino.
I found the exact same thing!I also learned that a European Km is about a third longer than a North American Km
It is a nice uphill slog most of the day tomorrow. You may want to break it up a little and stay halfway between Portomarin and Palas del Rey. It is a lovely section.Finished my second day from Morgade to Portomarin. Except for the final 100 meters it was a joyful walk. Fortunately met such sweet folks and traded stories about our lives. Looking forward with a little trepidation about the climb out of Portomarin but it doesn’t look too onerous. I did manage to pass a few pilgrims today even at my slow pace. One was on crutches but I’ll take any credit I can get. Buen Comino.
I’m planning on doing that. The first 5k looks like uphill along a highway.It is a nice uphill slog most of the day tomorrow. You may want to break it up a little and stay halfway between Portomarin and Palas del Rey. It is a lovely section.
Yes, there is 2 routes outside of town. Go right and you walk through the forest to the old factory. Go left and you walk along the lake and then up on a secondary road. The two routes meet at the factory. I have taken both ways. Just take your time and maybe detour after Gonzar to see the Iron Age hill town site. (Castro).I’m planning on doing that. The first 5k looks like uphill along a highway.
Got your recommendation late and had already done most of the main route along the highway. It was a real chore but doable. Stopped in Ventas de Naron for the night. That was about all I could manage for the day. Thanks for your interest.Yes, there is 2 routes outside of town. Go right and you walk through the forest to the old factory. Go left and you walk along the lake and then up on a secondary road. The two routes meet at the factory. I have taken both ways. Just take your time and maybe detour after Gonzar to see the Iron Age hill town site. (Castro).
Well, I think not all of North America is the same here. If you see a sign saying you are 10 from your destination, it will be half again what you are expecting if you are North American from the USA. For us Canadians, our expectations are a bit different.I also learned that a European Km is about a third longer than a North American Km, at least that’s the way it felt.
I have been inspired by the people over 70 that I have seen or met on the Caminos I have walked. That had nothing at all to do with how fast they walked - I was inspired because they walked it.Started my first Camino today, walking the 13km from Sarria to Morgade. I did a couple of side trips to see a church and a farm selling local cheese. I am 78 and this was a bit of a challenge. There were several climbs, one lasting a km and i had to stop a few times to catch my breath. Met some very nice people and although I walked for a spell with some, I eventually fell behind. Obviously I was passed more often then I passed pilgrims but I learned a valuable lesson; a lot of folks don’t look great from behind. I guess I’m in that group so no aspersions meant. I also
learned that a European Km is about a third longer than a North American Km, at least that’s the way it felt. Overall a good day and it gave me the confidence that I can do this all the way to Santiago. Buen Comino.
And most of my fellow Americans say, “Km? What’s that?”I also
learned that a European Km is about a third longer than a North American Km, …
Well, judging from the responses above you could say it's a mile on the CaminoAnd most of my fellow Americans say, “Km? What’s that?”
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