Fears and Anxieties over doing new stuff tends to go away when we actually do that new stuff. With a distance walking Pilgrimage, experience and knowledge is gained which not only allows for the fading away of Fears and Anxieties, but it also...
I thought it might be useful for new pilgrims to read about what kind of concerns veteran pilgrims had before their first Camino and what really was an issue (or not!) for them during that first and following Caminos. Having fears before...
For wet weather walking, there are a number of thing that I will do and not do. Here are a few that may add to what you are already doing.
Apply a good layer of goop (there are a number of choices) to your feet to keep a barrier between skin...
No. The Altus hangs effortlessly over my pack. When the rain starts, I put in my arms and zip the front. My hat brim keeps my glasses dry, but the hood on the Altus is there if needed. When the rain stops, I slip out of the Altus and it continues...
Not if you have stashed it in a side pocket. Or even better, you can drape the Altus over your backpack and tie the sleeves around your waist. Then you are all set to put your arms in the sleeves, pull on the hood and zip it up when it starts to...
From a previous post that I wrote
I try not argue personal choices, which are a subjective thing. . . what someone likes is not arguable. Some folks like dark chocolate, while others prefer the taste of milk chocolate. Some small faction may...
My apologies @davebugg I was not aware of your (more recent) Health issues and your travel plans.
Well done to those who rallied to the call.
I'm so glad to hear that all went well.
Best Wishes for your improvement, and keep your sights on that...
Davebugg, I live about 30 minutes upstream from Glenwood Springs, and I know the venue of which you speak.
There is congestive heart failure in my family, and I get a cardiac checkup every six months. So far, at 78, I seem to be holding up. I've...
In recent private messaging with Camino Chrissy, I realized that I may not have offered my thanks to all of you who supported me with generous donations for travel to my son's wedding. So let me take this time to state that I cannot begin to...
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