Thank you for trying to save our dear friend Michael's life today. I think it is him you are referring to. We are in shock and will miss him massively. He was a remarkable man.
And he died doing what he loved. Rest in peace dear Michael.
If I end my life on the Camino, I will at least have left this life while doing something spectacular and close to my heart. Much preferred to a lonely deteriorated life in a nursing home.
Not bad.
JMHO and my 0.02 €.
Other than that, I am of...
The replies of the Forum are making me cry, as well. I, too, am a bit raw from the Camino and my heart is still wide open with the many acts of simple kindness I received from people everywhere. It’s been a while since I’ve truly felt hopeful for...
Earlier this month, I began walking from Ponferrada to Santiago with two friends. Although I had walked two previous Caminos, this was the first for both of my friends.
This Camino was full of the Unexpected. The first few days were easy...
I am in my mid-70s and have had several bouts with lower back pain over the years. If you choose an UL pack, and if you have ever had any hint of lower back problems, make sure to do a lot of training walks. I carry about 9 kilos in a pack with...
My Camino travel hacks:
Shampoo bar instead of liquid shampoo,
Scarf (pillow cover, fashion item, towel if needed, extra cover for warmth),
Blinky light to attach to pack in the dark,
Simple microwavable cup for packets of instant cafe con leche...
Of your first 5 items I would only take 1, the jacket. Of the first 12 I would take only 4.
In my opinion ear plugs more useful than an eye cover, but YMMV.
Your medical items are personal for you - but for a Camino I'd add some first aid/blister...
I'm sorry perhaps my perception of the phrase "travel hacks" is somehow different but IMHO a travel hack is how to score a Business Class plane ticket for the price of Basic Economy or how to get into one of the clubs for free ... not a list of...
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