Simon Shum

Active Member From Saskatoon, Sk., Canada

Joined: Oct 1, 2013

Last seen: Yesterday at 7:24 PM

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- Simon Shum reacted to David Tallan's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino My Caminho da Geira e dos Arrieiros Nov 2024 with Thank you.
  
  Tuesday 19 November 2024, Braga - Caldelas. This is a continuation of my account of life as a hospitalero in Salamanca and my Camino Torres Today was a relatively short walk, so I got a later start, having breakfast at the youth hostel at 8...
  
  Wednesday at 6:44 PM
- Simon Shum reacted to wisepilgrim's post in the thread Introducing the Forum Camino Planner with Thank you.
  
  The Camino Planner As the click-clack of walking sticks fades here in Santiago, the tap-tap of my keyboard picks up with exciting changes planned for 2025. Earlier this summer, we published the complete content of the Wise Pilgrim guides here...
  
  Nov 11, 2024
- Simon Shum reacted to Kirkie's post in the thread Introducing the Forum Camino Planner with Thank you.
  
  You keep on doing good works! I worked a bit on it, but stopped because my experience is not really useful for today's members. I do love going over my camino though, from 2006, as it reminds me of a unique experience that influenced me deeply...
  
  Nov 11, 2024
- Simon Shum reacted to MARSKA's post in the thread Aging On The Camino with Thank you.
  
  At 67 this is something I take seriously. I'll keep doing all I can to keep doing all I am able as it is all I can do. I'm ok with my decay; I have no choice, so I'll rejoice.
  
  Nov 6, 2024
- Simon Shum reacted to Kevin Considine's post in the thread Aging On The Camino with Thank you.
  
  Like many of my Camino buddies, the years are passing away and while I am not done, I do wonder how many more Caminos are in this 69 year old body. Having walked over 13,000 kilometers on The Camino since that late August day in 2015 when I...
  
  Nov 6, 2024
- Simon Shum reacted to dbier's post in the thread Laid up in Burgos with Thank you.
  
  For the curious: An upper respiratory infection or inflammation affects your sinuses, throat, and maybe about as far down as your trachea ( cough). . Typical cold symptoms. Of note, gentle exercise is encouraged. It does not affect your...
  
  Nov 5, 2024
- Simon Shum reacted to gollygolly's post in the thread Camino La Cruz de Caravaca - some guidance with Thank you.
  
  Feeling the desire to be walking on a Camino, though also want to feel some autumnal warmth ? Willing to walk on a route that does not end at Santiago de Compostela ? Desiring to walk away from the crowds ? Then read on, as this about the...
  
  Oct 29, 2024
- Simon Shum reacted to Kevin Considine's post in the thread Tanaba with Thank you.
  
  We just walked 2 of the 5 Kumano Kodos this past March and had a wonderful stay at Kamenoi Hotel in Tanabe City with a very good onsen and excellent buffet meals. They had a shuttle pick us up at the station (where there is a tourist office with...
  
  Oct 28, 2024
- Simon Shum reacted to hugocast's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino Hugo goes to Finisterre (September '24) with Thank you.
  
  There is something special about cities waking up. Double special if that city is Santiago de Compostela. Around 6:30am I saw people walking to work, a family of 4 sightseeing and taking pictures already (they were probably jet lagged) and...
  
  Sep 10, 2024
- Simon Shum reacted to Hans-Georg Goebel's post in the thread Rental car from Santiago to Porto with Thank you.
  
  Why don't you take one of the many Alsa buses, comfortable, stress-free and above all inexpensive?
  
  Sep 10, 2024
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