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Also, as you know, we lost a pilgrim yesterday and believe me, this is being felt all along The Way.
There is a little oasis along that forest track. It's called El oasis del Camino. They're even got a Facebook page.
It seemed a Godsend to me as I'd run out of water some miles earlier. They offer soft drinks and beer on a Donativo basis. You can even get a sello there.
There is a little oasis along that forest track. It's called El oasis del Camino. They're even got a Facebook page.
OK, I'm not a native English speaker, but "recently" doesn't mean yesterday for me. It might be so though. Thomas posted this info that I've attached today (Wednesday, Sept.7th) and he mentioned that a pilgrim died "yesterday" (that's Tuesday, Sept.6th) and that is yesterday nevertheless how much you turn it. I don't want to hijack the thread but I haven't see any notice about pilgrim died yesterday (!) that's why I asked. I did saw posts about deaths "recently" though...A pilgrim died recently on the VdlP and Radio Camino passes the sad news on to the other ways. Buen Camino, SY
Thanks @SEB , yeah I noticed the steep ascent for tomorrow in the guidebook, and also the lack of facilities on the last stretch of this stage, so I hit the supermarket with a vengeance tonight! The weather is quoting 18-20 degrees with rain tomorrow, but with clear skies tonight I'm not taking any chances, the buff and cap will be soaked. Thanks for the excellent advice.Hi Thomas, I felt I would die this year walking in temperatures on the CP that hit 33 degrees so I have nothing but admiration for your determination to carry on to SdC despite the heat and also your foot problems. But please take care tomorrow walking to San Juan de Ortega. The climb out of Villafranca de Oca needs to be taken steadily in any temperature but especially so in heat, and after that there is a very long stretch on a wide track through the forest. So after Villafranca there are a couple of picnic/rest stops but no cafes. Make sure you have enough water and soak your hat/buff to lower your temperature. You are probably not interested but it didn't rain today here in Scotland. Buen Camino!
On my 2012 camino I lost 5 toenails ,I taped them down with sticky tape till they came off . Just remember your made in Scotland from girders at least that's what I told myself when struggling ,out as early as you can to get the benefit of the cool if you feel fit enough push on to Ages or the next village ,but that's ok for me to say sitting on a couch in Glasgow . Buen Camino.Hey all, sorry it's been a little while since my last update. As you all are well aware, there has been a heatwave all across Spain and I've been walking in 38-43 degree heat, and I've been exhausted at the end of every day. So much for planning to walk in cool September eh?!!
Physically, I'm a bit of a mess. My feet are swollen, blistered and I've now lost both pinky toenails due to swollen feet and was dehydrated and had a bit of heat exhaustion but after lots of water and a full nights sleep, I'm back on the right track .
Also, as you know, we lost a pilgrim yesterday and believe me, this is being felt all along The Way.
Mentally, I'm still right up for it and looking forward to moving forward, all the way to Santiago de Compostella, hoping to be there around 1-2 October.
So far I've covered just over 250 kilometres, passing through places such as Los Arcos, Estrella, Logrono, Torres del Rio, Santa Domingo and Granon, taking in all the splendour the Camino has to offer. I'm now in Belarado, preparing for a 28 kilometre hike to San Juan de Ortega tomorrow.
Buen Camino
Thomas
Jsalt, if you have Facebook search for: El oasis del Camino.
Hi Thomas, well done. You're doing better than me. I'm stuck in Logrono with infected blisters. Not sure when I'll be able to start walking again.Hey all, sorry it's been a little while since my last update. As you all are well aware, there has been a heatwave all across Spain and I've been walking in 38-43 degree heat, and I've been exhausted at the end of every day. So much for planning to walk in cool September eh?!!
Physically, I'm a bit of a mess. My feet are swollen, blistered and I've now lost both pinky toenails due to swollen feet and was dehydrated and had a bit of heat exhaustion but after lots of water and a full nights sleep, I'm back on the right track .
Also, as you know, we lost a pilgrim yesterday and believe me, this is being felt all along The Way.
Mentally, I'm still right up for it and looking forward to moving forward, all the way to Santiago de Compostella, hoping to be there around 1-2 October.
So far I've covered just over 250 kilometres, passing through places such as Los Arcos, Estrella, Logrono, Torres del Rio, Santa Domingo and Granon, taking in all the splendour the Camino has to offer. I'm now in Belarado, preparing for a 28 kilometre hike to San Juan de Ortega tomorrow.
Buen Camino
Thomas
To san juan is a bit less abt 23/24. I made it to ages and surrendered to a few days of resting. Also i insisted on walking way past my blisters erupted in abt 9 spots. Locals say heatwave is unprecedented. I also surrendered boots and am currently into seeking teva terra sandals. Good luck. Maybe i see you out there in the trenches.Hey all, sorry it's been a little while since my last update. As you all are well aware, there has been a heatwave all across Spain and I've been walking in 38-43 degree heat, and I've been exhausted at the end of every day. So much for planning to walk in cool September eh?!!
Physically, I'm a bit of a mess. My feet are swollen, blistered and I've now lost both pinky toenails due to swollen feet and was dehydrated and had a bit of heat exhaustion but after lots of water and a full nights sleep, I'm back on the right track .
Also, as you know, we lost a pilgrim yesterday and believe me, this is being felt all along The Way.
Mentally, I'm still right up for it and looking forward to moving forward, all the way to Santiago de Compostella, hoping to be there around 1-2 October.
So far I've covered just over 250 kilometres, passing through places such as Los Arcos, Estrella, Logrono, Torres del Rio, Santa Domingo and Granon, taking in all the splendour the Camino has to offer. I'm now in Belarado, preparing for a 28 kilometre hike to San Juan de Ortega tomorrow.
Buen Camino
Thomas
Thanks @SEB , yeah I noticed the steep ascent for tomorrow in the guidebook, and also the lack of facilities on the last stretch of this stage, so I hit the supermarket with a vengeance tonight! The weather is quoting 18-20 degrees with rain tomorrow, but with clear skies tonight I'm not taking any chances, the buff and cap will be soaked. Thanks for the excellent advice.Hi Thomas, I felt I would die this year walking in temperatures on the CP that hit 33 degrees so I have nothing but admiration for your determination to carry on to SdC despite the heat and also your foot problems. But please take care tomorrow walking to San Juan de Ortega. The climb out of Villafranca de Oca needs to be taken steadily in any temperature but especially so in heat, and after that there is a very long stretch on a wide track through the forest. So after Villafranca there are a couple of picnic/rest stops but no cafes. Make sure you have enough water and soak your hat/buff to lower your temperature. You are probably not interested but it didn't rain today here in Scotland. Buen Camino!
Hey @Terri B, I'm so sorry to hear about your blisters, I hope they heal very quickly and you're very soon back on your Way.Hi Thomas, well done. You're doing better than me. I'm stuck in Logrono with infected blisters. Not sure when I'll be able to start walking again.
Buen Camino
Terri
The weather is quoting 18-20 degrees with rain tomorrow
I'm stuck in Logrono with infected blisters.
Hey all, sorry it's been a little while since my last update. As you all are well aware, there has been a heatwave all across Spain and I've been walking in 38-43 degree heat, and I've been exhausted at the end of every day. So much for planning to walk in cool September eh?!!
Physically, I'm a bit of a mess. My feet are swollen, blistered and I've now lost both pinky toenails due to swollen feet and was dehydrated and had a bit of heat exhaustion but after lots of water and a full nights sleep, I'm back on the right track .
Also, as you know, we lost a pilgrim yesterday and believe me, this is being felt all along The Way.
Mentally, I'm still right up for it and looking forward to moving forward, all the way to Santiago de Compostella, hoping to be there around 1-2 October.
So far I've covered just over 250 kilometres, passing through places such as Los Arcos, Estrella, Logrono, Torres del Rio, Santa Domingo and Granon, taking in all the splendour the Camino has to offer. I'm now in Belarado, preparing for a 28 kilometre hike to San Juan de Ortega tomorrow.
Buen Camino
Thomas
Hi Thomas, well done. You're doing better than me. I'm stuck in Logrono with infected blisters. Not sure when I'll be able to start walking again.
Buen Camino
Terri
To san juan is a bit less abt 23/24. I made it to ages and surrendered to a few days of resting. Also i insisted on walking way past my blisters erupted in abt 9 spots. Locals say heatwave is unprecedented. I also surrendered boots and am currently into seeking teva terra sandals. Good luck. Maybe i see you out there in the trenches.
On my 2012 camino I lost 5 toenails ,I taped them down with sticky tape till they came off . Just remember your made in Scotland from girders at least that's what I told myself when struggling ,out as early as you can to get the benefit of the cool if you feel fit enough push on to Ages or the next village ,but that's ok for me to say sitting on a couch in Glasgow . Buen Camino.
OK, I'm not a native English speaker, but "recently" doesn't mean yesterday for me. It might be so though. Thomas posted this info that I've attached today (Wednesday, Sept.7th) and he mentioned that a pilgrim died "yesterday" (that's Tuesday, Sept.6th) and that is yesterday nevertheless how much you turn it. I don't want to hijack the thread but I haven't see any notice about pilgrim died yesterday (!) that's why I asked. I did saw posts about deaths "recently" though...
No @as gallimh, a lady died. She lost her life.Losing a pilgrim can mean anything. Did pilgrim go home or just stopped walking. Buen camino
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