Day 5- Vila Boa- Casa da Fernanda
Today we had a longer walk, 17 kilometers (19.6 with extra wandering) but my pack was better adjusted and I was much more comfortable. I think I am getting stronger. Sarah says that in 9 days we have walked 98...
Day 3- Vila do Conde to Pedra Furada ~20k
6:10-13:30
A muggy muggy high of 71
Today I noticed a sore spot on the inside of my heel on the side of my bad hip- so it’s the leg I walk “wrong” on. I’m still not sure what is happening there, but I...
Hi all,
I'll be closing off this thread by making a few last comments which reflect on how I experienced the last stages of the Plata and the Sanabrés compared to my previous times walking the same route.
Firstly, it's still a wonderful Camino...
Google "scallop shell cremation necklace." I found quite a few that have a small opening that's secured with a screw on top and come with a tiny funnel. Like this one I found on Etsy.
Hi there,
firstly i struggled to find the right forum for this message.....
I am looking to buy a Camino shell pendant that I can hang around my neck which I can place some of my wife's ashes in (she passed away recently).
If anyone knows...
Physical health: While I have added a neuroma in my foot and had a touch of tendonitis, I lost over 15 pounds without trying. In fact, while on the Camino I added second breakfast to my diet (although I do not recommend adding an icy cold Coke...
Check out this earlier thread for other posts re weight loss or not while walking a camino.
In 2004 at 65 when I first began walking my height was 172 cm and weight 65 kilos. By the end of that camino and ever since my weight remains less than...
I've been home from the Frances for just over a week. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday. He asked me about the Camino and checked my vitals. I'm 60. He said: "Your vitals are incredible". I've bounced off the edge of high blood pressure...
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