Succinct advice

[andywild]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

 

[Tincatinker]

Start slowly. Santiago isn't going anywhere

 

[mspath]

Relax; be a snail, slow but determined.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Be flexible and have no expectations.

 

[Kgaynor]

Walk your own walk - don’t compare

 

[Caomhin O Fearghaill]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

You have thought about it, now go.

 

[Turga]

Stay cool

 

[Theatregal]

Moving forward, look back every so often

 

[K_Lynn]

Rest more. Listen more.

 

[woody66]

Enjoy your journey the good and bad!

 

[lalaone]

Even the solitary walker is never alone.

 

[henrythedog]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Never fail to use a clean toilet.

 

[ginniek]

Have fun!

 

[WalkinRon]

Think to Yourself...
What a Wonderful World!

 

[DLJ]

Go with open heart, open mind.

 

[jrobasdan]

If your stick breaks, make another one.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Step for step.

 

[NualaOC]

Ask @andywild. He knows this stuff.

 

[sun is shining]

Hydrate well, learn some Spanish / Portuguese / French

 

[andywild]

Ask @andywild He knows this stuff.

I wouldn't believe a word he says! I'm sure he makes it up as he goes along

 

[SabsP]

Less is more, yes you can!

 

[Dani7]

Believe that you can, then you will!

 

[dbier]

Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. Ultreyia.

 

[JMac56]

Remain open to the possibilities. Buen Camino.

 

[Anamiri]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Less is more, you dont need much

 

[VNwalking]

Let things be different: this isn't home.

 

[Lindsay53]

The Camino provides.

 

[Anhalter]

5kg ought to be enough for anybody

 

[Camino Chrissy]

What a great thread idea, Andy! I'm enjoying all of the replies.

Listen to your body when it talks.

 

[dick bird]

It doesn´t have to be difficult.

 

[markie6]

Just start walking

 

[andywild]

What a great thread idea, Andy! I'm enjoying all of the replies.

Listen to your body when it talks.

See? I can occasionally be sensible!
I just try not to do it too often incase it becomes a habit

 

[Ivan_Prada]

Small steps, also takes to great goals.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

See? I can occasionally be sensible!
I just try not to do it too often incase it becomes a habit

You are both sensible and silly, but if the silly becomes a habit, the mods may have to intervene. I know cuz I've been there myself.

 

[walkingstu]

You come to learn, not teach.

 

[RibbonRomanceAuthor]

Keep your sense of humor.

 

[G_the_D]

It is solved by walking.

 

[Dennis Pack]

Take your time ... notice and smell the roses

 

[JPL]

Live in the contentment of the moment

 

[bullingtonce]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Don't ask; just do the Camino

 

[t2andreo]

Listen, observe, learn, love and share.

 

[Macomb]

Never pass a bathroom, bench or bakery!

 

[GuyA]

Good times, tough times, all great memories!

 

[Bruce777]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Find yourself, accept yourself,change yourself maybe?

 

[walking sticKs]

Do not over think it!

 

[David Tallan]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Book longer than you think you need.

 

[erikas]

Savor the moments, wisdom finds you.

 

[Tickbush]

Be flexible; you may get a curve ball.

 

[KiwiJohn]

The journey is paramount, not the tempo!

 

[Kobe]

Book some rest days.

 

[dbeatriceb]

Let things be different: this isn't home.

I love this one, it’s so true!

 

[Flyguy]

Don't over analyse your walk

 

[jbreuner]

No expectations. Be open to the experience.

 

[Bumpa]

Don't room with snorers

 

[WalkingLester]

Walk slow, in a relaxed manner

 

[Mobilemejen]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

you're a pilgrim, not a martyr, enjoy

 

[BarbaraW]

Go with open mind and light pack

 

[whiteblaze]

Pray for us so we may see

 

[John Hungerford]

Know tomorrow's exit the night before.

 

[Introibo]

"never fear those mountains in the distance"

 

[Davie Blisters]

Don't drink water, fishes make love in it!

 

[henrythedog]

Don't drink water, fishes make love in it!

That’s eight words Davie - I could do that in four.

 

[JulieandPeter]

Different words for different journeys. Repeat often.

 

[Anamya]

You don't have to start in SJPP.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

It's not about you. It's about us.

 

[JMac56]

Insight and solitude are close friends.

 

[TheLaw14]

Little steps cover vast amounts of terrain...

 

[Damien Reynolds]

Skip the Frances, do the Norte.

 

[Canuck]

Be cool, get an electric coil.

 

[Coverbid]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Take pictures, notes. You can't remember everything.

 

[Mettetäti]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

You are not The Only One there

 

[jrobasdan]

Take group pictures, you’ll wish you did!

 

[Pathfinder075]

Improvise, Adapt, Overcome.

 

[M and M]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Keep your pack to under 10kgs!

 

[cannjohn]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Train before you go with good shoes.

 

[backpack45]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Don't overthink it, be open to changes.

 

[Steve5000]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Walk light. Eat well. Sleep soundly.

 

[Stivandrer]

" There is a road, no simple highway"

quote from The Ripple by the Grateful Dead

 

[Greg Ludford]

" There is a road, no simple highway"

quote from The Ripple by the Grateful Dead

How I miss Garcia!

 

[Boots67]

Don’t forget to smell the roses.

 

[Barbara]

Clean socks daily. Drink wine.

 

[MilenaS]

This one is a quote by somebody else here or on another camino group, but I have adopted it and even have a little bracelet with the text:


Embrace the suck!

 

[GFinch]

Watch out for miracles

 

[darcelona]

Don't race, even yourself. Stretch. Goop. Aquarius.

 

[Elizabay]

Let go!

 

[gmarten]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

Stop trying to do it right.

 

[trecile]

Leave your fears and expectations at home.

 

[CarolamS]

Never pass an open café

 

[Jodean]

Walk shorter days. Stop, look and listen.

 

[Tali]

Let go of responsibility

 

[Katykay]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

You CAN do it!

 

[Heal_to_toe]

If you had to give one piece of advice to a first time pilgrim in 7 words or less what would you tell them?

No sneaky 8 word answers!

The Way: Not the miles but the SMILES!

 

[PedroG]

Go solo, bond with others.

 

[elviento]

The unexpected happens. Delight in the pivot.