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Many of us have positive health effects after the Camino - weight loss, lowered blood pressure, etc., but they are not permanent! You have to institute the good behaviors that you practiced on the Camino to reap long term benefits. -
I came home from a camino down x number of pounds. When I mentioned what I had lost, my son said: "don't worry dad you find the pounds, They are in a pub somewhere"
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mattythedog replied to the thread Recommended starting place between Villafranca del Bierzo and Sarria.Take the mountain route from Villafranca to O Cebreiro, which is very beautiful. Then O Cebreiro to Sarria via the hill route. Again, very beautiful and tranquil. That is what I did last May, and it covers all of your villages. You can go to...
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mattythedog replied to the thread Health Impact of Camino walk....Yes, the Camino does wonderful things. At my annual physical in February I weighed about 175 lbs with BP 120/80. The day after I returned from CF, I went to my clinic for treatment for an infected finger. Look what the Camino did for me:
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mattythedog replied to the thread Travel from Santiago to Madrid to catch a flight.I was in Santiago Oct and May last year, and there were no buses or trains available to either Madrid or Porto for 2-3 days. Do not wait until the day before. Also, beware the websites which may not work. From Santiago, at least, it was better...
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mattythedog reacted to jungleboy's post in the thread Travel from Santiago to Madrid to catch a flight with
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€15 on Sep 30 with Ryanair, late at night though. €51 the day before at midday. -
mattythedog reacted to nathanael's post in the thread Accommodation between Irun and San Sebastián with Like.
whether it is a downer huh? what is the matter with you when you rag another denomination in this day in age? I was there and I heard with my own ears, it's not cool. You are probably not a Catholic I am and I was offended but I had more grace...
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mattythedog reacted to Rebekah Scott's post in the thread most scenic section appox 50-75km with Like.
All pilgrims can walk how they like. But people who are doing short scenic tours with no intention of going to the saint's tomb are not, by definition, on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The dedicated pilgrim albergue network is...
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I could not disagree with you more. I think it is quite obvious the intention of the op. He wants to take a hike for a few days and there is nothing wrong with that. I believe the definition of "pilgrimage" and "pilgrims" on this forum has...
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mattythedog reacted to Rebekah Scott's post in the thread most scenic section appox 50-75km with Like.
The Camino is a pilgrimage. If you don't intend to walk to Santiago, please stay at hostels and hotels, and leave the dedicated pilgrim-only accommodations for the pilgrims.
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