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  1. Ian41

    Passport stamp requirements

    Thank you to all who have replied. As I found before starting in April 2016, everyone on this forum is so kind and helpful. I have received some messages that my post is BLOCKED and that some others who tried to offer help could not do so. I don't know how the blocking happened. How do I unblock...
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    Passport stamp requirements

    I walked part of the Camino in 2016 from SJPDP and had to withdraw due to a crippling knee problem. Since returning to Australia I have had Total Knee Replacements for both knees. I am hoping to return early in 2020 to walk from Ponferrada to Santiago with my daughter. I have purchased a...
  3. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Hi there Alison Chandler and Pinguigrino I really appreciate all of the suggestions and thoughts on this forum following my post. I now feel much more comfortable with my decision now to look after myself first and not think about forwarding my pack if when or where the need arises. Buen...
  4. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Hi cat tree 2016 All advice is welcome cheers Ian
  5. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Hi Montana Jayne Thank you. My knees seem to be shaping up as a significant part of my journey in my final days leading up to leaving Australia. My confidence about the Camino have changed a lot over the past weeks has had quite a few ups and downs cheers Ian
  6. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Thank you to Bethesda um, Rebecca Blondell, Lydia Gillen, Older Guy, Urbanhiker, psychoticparrot, Stivandrer, BLG and koknosis, as I posted earlier I am grateful for all of the support and advice offered to me. I am feeling much more positive now about attempting this exciting journey. Taking...
  7. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Thank you for your thoughts vgen5122 Ian
  8. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Great advice David
  9. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Hi Mike Thanks for telling me about your experiences on the Camino and before you started. I hope that the walking gets easier for you. My readings all say that the first week is very difficult but that your body adjusts after that. Everything was going fine for me these stupid knee pains. I...
  10. Ian41

    I have a problem

    I hope that you are able to start on 26th April Franco as planned. Thank you for your good wishes. All of the advice so far has me now thinking seriously forwarding my pack if my knees don't perform, especially on the 1st day out of St Jean I wish you Buen Camino and will be thinking of you...
  11. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Hi there Kanga. Joodle and obinjatoo Thanks for the responses I love the advice on this forum. Espidifen, red wine and massages. Way to go!!!! Ian I hope that you are able to start on 26th April Franco as planned. Thank you for your good wishes. All of the advice so far has me now thinking...
  12. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Thank you Anemone cheers Ian
  13. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Hello to all of the above posters. I am over overwhelmed by the kind thoughts and encouragement that you have all expressed. The fellowship of the Camino Forum is amazing and I feel very lucky to be part of it. There are too many of you to reply individually but each one of your posts is...
  14. Ian41

    I have a problem

    Thanks koknesis I neglected to say that I have already exercise by swimming 2km three times per week and cycle 25km twice a week in addition to my walking. I have already had an injection of DUROLANE(hyaluronic acid) without any improvement. I have been doing exercises to strengthen muscles...
  15. Ian41

    I have a problem

    A big Thank You to SCN, Kanga, Wokabaut Meri, Robo, Walli Walker, Dan and spursfan for your thoughts, support and ideas. I have arranged to have to have cortisone injections just before I leave Australia. I certainly won't jeopardise my health by overdoing things. I will take the necesary...
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