• Get your Camino Frances Guidebook here.
  • For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
  • ⚠️ Emergency contact in Spain - Dial 112 and AlertCops app. More on this here.
This is a mobile optimized page that loads fast, if you want to load the real page, click this text.

Six days until wheels up, and cleared to go.

  • Thread starter Deleted member 67185
  • Start date
D

Deleted member 67185

Guest
Hi, guys.....
The news is good today. I had a consultation visit and evaluation by my surgeon of my inguinal hernia, and he saw no reason to discourage my pilgrimage on 9/15. He did give me specific guidance to monitor the hernia, and he wants to schedule surgery after I return. With all the information from the ultrasound, exam, and background about what the pilgrimage entails, he was ok with my going.

So.. my backpack is all ready to go, and I'm excited that the departure is soon (leaving on 9/13). My son, Caleb, who will accompany me for the first ten days out of St Jean, seems even more excited than I am

Whew!!!! Keep me in your prayers and thoughts, friends. You've all been a blessing.
 
Camino Preparation Guide
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
2024 edition: The Brierley Camino Frances Guide
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
That's a big relief. I'll bet you'll be happy to get away from the smokey Northwest!
Buen Camino
 
Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
Camino Way markers in Bronze
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Join the crowd - I did Ironman Hawaii in Oct 1992 with the same Hernia. Just be careful not to push things, especially uphill. Go slow where needed. Best of all enjoy it!
 
Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
Discover the Northern Camino!
Join our full-service guided tour of the Basque Country and let us pamper you!
Hi Dave of Davebugg of just Bugg,

I know the feeling! I am also leaving on the 13th, but heading first to Barcelona for a few days, then of to Pamplona, start walking on the 20th. My bag is packed I'm ready to leave!! I wish you well and although I don't know you, you will be in my prayers on the Way!
 
Wow.... thank you all. This group provides a wonderful cadre of support and inspiration. Discouragement and disappointment can get in the way of appreciating all that one has available to him/her. For me, this forum isn't only about information, but also about camaraderie and encouragement.

---Dave
 
Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest Camino Photo

Most read last week in this forum

Similar threads

3 days to go!
Replies
6
Views
973
C clearly
When do prices go up?
Replies
12
Views
2K
WGroleau
  • Tags sjpp to roncesvalles
    • Solved
    Is the Pyrenees route still closed until April 1st?
    Replies
    12
    Views
    3K
    C clearly
    Menu
    Log in
    Register