Thanks for sharing. It took a lot of courage to bear your sole like you did. I think you're also a very good writer.
Unfortunately we tend to beat ourselves up too often in life. You are lucky. You have had a great camino experience. I think...
Not to be flippant, but since you are in Madrid, wander over to Plaza Santa Ana, go into La Cervezeria Alemana, and enjoy a few Cañas. It worked for me many many years ago. It worked for Hemingway. Go now. They are open all days except Tuesday...
I cordially disagree with the notion that seeking professional help from someone trained to help a person process their feelings indicates a deficiency on the part of the person seeking help. It may not be the best or the only way, but it is a...
Enjoy every second, enjoy your walk, enjoy your companions,enjoy the beauty of it all, it's an amazing adventure echoing life, Hardship Fatigue, Happiness, Sadness, .
Buen Camino
Thank you to everyone who provided such helpful responses. I arrived in Santiago this morning and attended the 09:30 mass, and was delighted to see the Botofumeiro swing. After the mass I went to the pilgrim’s office and picked up my certificates.
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 had a similar problem with my left little toe. I solved it primarily by purchasing some Merrell trekking sandals from a sportswear shop (Decathlon). I bought them a size larger than I normally wear. I already had merino wool toe socks, and...
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