A few of the Forum members have known about my condition for some time.
In Feb. 2024 I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. I was registered in the national Parkinson registry. A miserable death was awaiting as my future. No more Caminos. I...
I have absolutely no problem with you or anyone else deciding to have your bags transported. But these are weird interpretations and assumptions that really do not apply to me or most people carrying their packs.
I am in my 70s and carry a...
Nope, doesn't apply to me at all. I carry my backpack because I like the flexibility it gives me to stop early or go farther. And I like having my things with me.
I'm not trying to prove anything or expunge guilt or any nonsense like that.
I like to keep my things with me. I've seen packs lost and mis-delivered. It also adds to the cost and limits where you can stay (most places I prefer, don't accept packs.) It is also a traditionalist thing for me.
We've used pack transfer when...
I guess my initial reaction to the question was "Why on earth wouldn't you use luggage transfer?" It was by far the longest hike I've ever done, and at age 54 I wanted to make sure I stayed injury-free so that I could enjoy it. I used an Osprey...
Thank you dear Pilgrims for your many kind and loving thoughts and messages. They bring great comfort. I will impart them to all who loved Michael here in the community Findhorn, Scotland, where he lived. At the time of his cremation that will...
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