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ginniek reacted to falcon269's post in the thread Pilgrimage in the US? with Like.

There is nothing in the US that offers a $15 bed and shower every 12 miles, much less a backpack transportation service. There are hundreds of hiking/camping choices. They rarely also offer a motel at any price. The pilgrimages in France...

Yesterday at 9:26 PM
ginniek reacted to KFH's post in the thread Pilgrimage in the US? with Like.

I ended up buying this book because as a Californian who loves going to the missions I was very curious how this walk was laid out. I knew beforehand that any such plan is not really workable, but after reading it I really have to say that any...

Yesterday at 9:24 PM
ginniek reacted to trecile's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.

I talked to a friend recently who walked his 7th Camino. His first several Caminos were solo, but the last 4 were with family members. He told me that this year was his least favorite because although the family member has a fairly active...

Thursday at 5:47 AM
ginniek reacted to peregrina2000's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.

As a full time caregiver in my non-Camino life, I think @Nuala hit it on the head when she pointed out that someone watching an interaction doesn’t have the full picture. We have a snapshot, not a video, of the relationship dynamics. There is...

Thursday at 5:47 AM
ginniek reacted to Camino Chrissy's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.

This is true. When walking past an "old" person who seems to be alone, there is no reason to assume that they are necessarily faltering and being left behind by loved ones who are racing on ahead.

Thursday at 5:45 AM
ginniek reacted to DoughnutANZ's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Haha.

What! Do you mean that I have to wait for my slow poke children to catch up 😊

Thursday at 5:44 AM
ginniek reacted to trecile's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.

Perfectly understandable for a wilderness trek, but the Camino Francés is not bush walking. If members of the group are comfortable walking separately at different speeds and they have all agreed, no one should feel bad about walking...

Thursday at 5:44 AM
ginniek reacted to r utter's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.

That's sad but at the same time companions split on the Camino due to different speeds, outlooks, interests without factoring in age. So maybe the elderly person needs to stick with their journey and the youngsters need to stick with theirs.

Thursday at 5:44 AM
ginniek reacted to Sue127's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.

totally agree. Walking for 2 weeks with my 15 year old grandson in 2022, from SJPP to Burgos was a pleasure. I don't class myself as a 'old' granny, but he is much fitter. After Pamplona, and getting used to çamino walking, I told him to walk...

Thursday at 5:43 AM
ginniek reacted to trecile's post in the thread Abandoned elderly pilgrims with Like.

I disagree. It depends on the group and what the agreements they made with each other before starting on the Camino.

Thursday at 5:41 AM