I’m currently on the Camino Frances and I have the Canon M50 with me. I have it clipped to a front strap on my back pack and it’s been fine and not annoying! To be fair, it’s quite small so I can easily store it in my backpack when I get to the...
I'd like to share an observation that I've witnessed a few times on this camino that I think needs some attention and that is regarding elderly pilgrims traveling with family.
Yesterday I witnessed a daughter of 50+ berate her elderly mother for...
Someone once said to me after stopping in Larrasoana from Zubiri something to the effect of "why walk when it hurts?" Thereby giving herself permission to treat herself with kindness rather that feel like she had anything to prove by pushing...
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Listen to your body.
You need to take som rest days. At least 2-3 so you can feel sure that ity is okay to continue walking.
Ice the knee and elevate it, while lying in bed. Rest. Don't walk.
For pain it is common to take Paracetamol and...
Sounds like you already have the Camino spirit! Take care of your injury, it’s the first priority. As others have mentioned, try and enjoy what you can of this experience, it may not be over yet. And I’m sure you’ll be back, you have many decades...
I made it to Pamplona in April, started in SJPDP, slipped on the wet marble floor of the albergue, tried stop the fall by grabbing the bars on a door all my weight fell on the shoulder area, fractured the upper arm and my Camino was over after...
I’m injured before I start in 10 days time. I’m hoping it will settle down enough to begin. I work as a therapist so I’ve good idea how to manage it. For you, it’s best to see someone. And if you can continue- forward on your luggage, maybe use...
The fact you're disappointed says a lot about you and the value you place on your camino. Shit happens and the measure is how we adapt and overcome. Some great advice above. I only ever give three bits of cf advice, when asked. 1. Do your own...
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