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Today would have been our 46th day walking. Those who follow us on the Camino live know that we only go about 16-18 km per day. Most of last night and into this morning Phil has been violently ill. I am suspecting a serving of fish he had for supper. I will go to the pharmacy when it opens to see if I can get an anti-emetic and something for the diarrhea. In the meantime we are just a few days walk from Santiago so I may take him there for treatment if he does not get better. We are in any case ending the walking. Will take a cab to our next point later this morning and will see how things go from there, but he'll be in no shape to walk for a few days. He weakly tried to protest, but he can barely stand and gave in after one sentence. Will still go to Santiago, but won't get the compostella this time. Things happen...We've had a wonderful time and can come back to finish another year.
... I will go to the pharmacy when it opens to see if I can get an anti-emetic and something for the diarrhea. ...
When my girlfriend had the same problem on our 2014 Camino, she was able to settle her stomach problems by drinking a mixture of half water and half fresh orange juice with a tea spoon of salt. With two days of rest in a nice quiet Hotel, that drink allowed us to continue our Camino on to Santiago.
I sympathize with anyone who suffers from gastrointestinal upset on the Camino, particularly when it is so severe that one cannot continue. But please be cautious about suggesting a particular establishment might have been the cause just because it was the last place that one ate. Symptoms may take 24-48 hours to develop. If you didn't go to a medical centre or the like and provide a stool sample for testing so that authorities could trace the source of this, you really have no idea where it came from.Hi, just wondering if it happened to be at the restaurant adjacent to the Albergue de Caminantes because in October of 2014, we stayed at the Albergue (nice Albergue) and ate at the restaurant. My friend had the fish and became violently ill during the night.
Linda
No, it at the restaurant with the Hostel Sony.Hi, just wondering if it happened to be at the restaurant adjacent to the Albergue de Caminantes because in October of 2014, we stayed at the Albergue (nice Albergue) and ate at the restaurant. My friend had the fish and became violently ill during the night.
Linda
I sympathize with anyone who suffers from gastrointestinal upset on the Camino, particularly when it is so severe that one cannot continue. But please be cautious about suggesting a particular establishment might have been the cause just because it was the last place that one ate. Symptoms may take 24-48 hours to develop. If you didn't go to a medical centre or the like and provide a stool sample for testing so that authorities could trace the source of this, you really have no idea where it came from.
And while I cannot comment on the case of your friend, I would observe that many simple hygiene measures like hand washing before food consumption after walking in agricultural areas don't seem to be widely observed on the Camino. I'm as guilty as others, even though I do carry a small bottle of hand santizer.
However...But please be cautious about suggesting a particular establishment
She is a comfort to me. Today I had my first solid food.The body dictates, doesn't it? I ran into people on both times I walked the Camino who had to cut things short due to health issues.
I am so relieved that you are a nursing professor and know exactly what to do. You must be such a comfort to your husband.
We are in any case ending the walking. Will take a cab to our next point later this morning and will see how things go from there, but he'll be in no shape to walk for a few days. He weakly tried to protest, but he can barely stand and gave in after one sentence. Will still go to Santiago, but won't get the compostella this time. Things happen...We've had a wonderful time and can come back to finish another year.
Just a short epilogue to the story. Yesterday we were stopped by pilgrims asking the way to the pilgrim office. We had not thought to find it as we did not qualify for a compostella.All my sympathy for you both and healthy recovery.
No Compostela maybe but if you want you can ask for the Certificad de Distancia....Really something to consider.
http://www.catedraldesantiago.es/en/node/492
Ultreia!
Just a short epilogue to the story. Yesterday we were stopped by pilgrims asking the way to the pilgrim office. We had not thought to find it as we did not qualify for a compostella.
We decided to better help others we should know the location. When we arrived the line was short and there was a large sign advertising the certificate of distance in several languages. We decided to wait in line and ask about it.
Standing there with all the pilgrims waiting we felt so humbled by their accomplishment. All walking with a limp or resting against a wall, etc. When it was our turn we sheepishly asked about the certificate of distance. The young man took our passports, looked at them, and asked pointedly why we had stopped walking at Melide. We told him briefly of Phil's illness and he said "Well of course you will both also receive a compostella!" We stood there dumbfounded and Phil asked why. The young man simply said "because you have walked" and referred to our passports.
We went immediately to the chapel to pray feeling humbled and unworthy of this unexpected gift. Today we are off to Muxia by bus for two more days rest before going home. Thank you SabineP for this suggestion.
We are in Muxia now at Bela Muxia. Wonderful restful place. About 1 percent of the Camino traffic or less. Lovely quiet place unhurried and tranquil.
My eyes got damp when I read this post--it's a joy to read, thank you @Jillhaus."Well of course you will both also receive a compostella!" We stood there dumbfounded and Phil asked why. The young man simply said "because you have walked" and referred to our passports.
We went immediately to the chapel to pray feeling humbled and unworthy of this unexpected gift.
I took part of your recommendation and took the roof tour. It was wonderful. Our guide was great in explaining the history of the cathedral that was really visible from the roof as well as the local area around the church. Later we walked further from the cathedral and the atmosphere did change. Thanks for your recommendation.I had a friend who arrived by bus who made a similar comment about Santiago, but I think it feels very differently when you walk into the city. Do take the time to visit the food market in the early morning, and I recommend a tour of the roof of the Cathedral - it gives a very different perspective and you see the building as it was originally.
Hola Phil glad to see you are (virtually) up and about. Now come clean - you were actually trying to lose weight, but rather over did it (a little). Cheers for now.She is a comfort to me. Today I had my first solid food. The Camino has been a strengthening experience for me. Although we cut it short, we will be back to complete it another time. Phil
So glad to hear as I said in my previous post to your problem, do not give up as God does work in funny ways. I am so glad for you.Just a short epilogue to the story. Yesterday we were stopped by pilgrims asking the way to the pilgrim office. We had not thought to find it as we did not qualify for a compostella.
We decided to better help others we should know the location. When we arrived the line was short and there was a large sign advertising the certificate of distance in several languages. We decided to wait in line and ask about it.
Standing there with all the pilgrims waiting we felt so humbled by their accomplishment. All walking with a limp or resting against a wall, etc. When it was our turn we sheepishly asked about the certificate of distance. The young man took our passports, looked at them, and asked pointedly why we had stopped walking at Melide. We told him briefly of Phil's illness and he said "Well of course you will both also receive a compostella!" We stood there dumbfounded and Phil asked why. The young man simply said "because you have walked" and referred to our passports.
We went immediately to the chapel to pray feeling humbled and unworthy of this unexpected gift. Today we are off to Muxia by bus for two more days rest before going home. Thank you SabineP for this suggestion.
Well I had hoped to lose a bit but the large pilgrim meals, a bit of wine, and of course the cold beer after a long walk, I had to do something. Just wish there was an easier way. I don't recommend this form of dieting for weight loss. I'm still am not 100%.Hola Phil glad to see you are (virtually) up and about. Now come clean - you were actually trying to lose weight, but rather over did it (a little). Cheers for now.
Thanks Keith!I must say my tears welled when you were able to get your compestella's. There is much genuine compassion. It is also nice to see you are from the same neck of the woods..
Keith
Thank you!I'm so sorry for your camino being interrupted by illness. But I'm glad that you are now better and have received your well deserved compostelas.
Congratulations.
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