One year ago today, I was on the Camino Frances; I had a very short but spectacular walk from Fillobal to Samos. For the past couple weeks, I have been transcribing my handwritten journal into digital form and inserting photos from each day. I...
After eight experiences of walking in Spain, with 65ys on my shoulders, this forum helps me to keep in mind the atmosphere of the Camino. And to save the hope of stay there once again. Thanks!
So many of you provided helpful (even vital) information, support, cautions, reality checks, patience (lots), hardware, and comedic breaks. This is truly a wonderful place to share.
I am still processing after my second Camino Frances and just...
We, who work at the Pilgrim Office as volunteers, refer to the Botafumeiro in a neutral gender .e.g. "It." Grammatically, the spelling of the name indicates a male case or point of reference.
So, in reply to the OP, I would say that IT flew -...
Yes! I usually eat low carb, but I’m eating bread. I usually don’t drink but I’m having wine. I usually don’t have caffeine last 12 but I’m drink espresso and Coke Zero, no wonder I’m not sleeping well LOL.
I’m just trying to live with the flow...
Whilst at home, I tend not to walk in to town with my underwear hanging on the outside of my bag.
Tried it once . . . People can be so unkind . . . . . .
A positive was getting some great recommendations for therapists in the local area 🤣
While you may have felt uncomfortable, this taxi driver was doing you a favor, and a very generous one at that. It seems that he's exactly the type of person that we talk about the Camino "providing" for us when in need, whether physical or...
After years of plantar fasciitis and seeing podiatrists and getting deep massages etc, my family physician recommended I go to a sports doctor. He gave me specific exercises to strengthen targeted muscles in my feet and I went to a physical...
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