Nice & Steady

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Joined: Sep 27, 2017

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  Nice & Steady reacted to jsalt's post in the thread The First Few Days on the Camino de Madrid with Like.
  
  Hi, I’m thinking of walking the Camino de Madrid again next year. Any suggestions on budget places to stay the first few days that are not more than 15 kms apart?
  
  Yesterday at 4:28 PM
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  Nice & Steady reacted to Caomhin O Fearghaill's post in the thread Apparently to this group 60 is the new 40! with Like.
  
  When I started out nearly 20 years ago as a young 60 year old I flew to the nearest airport, bused to my albergue not caring a jot about time or planning. After a good snore I would start off the next morning with my world on my back. I did that...
  
  Yesterday at 3:55 PM
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  Nice & Steady reacted to SabsP's post in the thread Walking the Camino as a shy person with Like.
  
  I do not want to be too negative about the concept of communal meals but they can be sometimes tiring and intimidating. Something to take into consideration. As an introvert I cringe at the idea of those meals where you have to introduce...
  
  Nov 8, 2024
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  Nice & Steady reacted to MikeJS's post in the thread Worth their weight in gold or 'don't bother' ? with Like.
  
  For the same reasons as stated above. Plus, I can comfortably walk all day without eating but would not do well in the Spanish heat without drinking and a bladder ensures I stay hydrated.
  
  Nov 7, 2024
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  Nice & Steady reacted to Pafayac's post in the thread Worth their weight in gold or 'don't bother' ? with Like.
  
  When walking, 3 things to not forget: - drink water - drink water - drink water Personally, I cannot manage to drink enough (especially if the weather is not hot) without a bladder.
  
  Nov 7, 2024
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  Nice & Steady reacted to Kevin Considine's post in the thread Aging On The Camino with Like.
  
  Like many of my Camino buddies, the years are passing away and while I am not done, I do wonder how many more Caminos are in this 69 year old body. Having walked over 13,000 kilometers on The Camino since that late August day in 2015 when I...
  
  Nov 6, 2024
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  Nice & Steady reacted to dbier's post in the thread Laid up in Burgos with Like.
  
  For the curious: An upper respiratory infection or inflammation affects your sinuses, throat, and maybe about as far down as your trachea ( cough). . Typical cold symptoms. Of note, gentle exercise is encouraged. It does not affect your...
  
  Nov 5, 2024
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  Nice & Steady reacted to dbier's post in the thread Death on the trail today with Like.
  
  Topochines....you all, they all, did your best. Depending upon the age of the victim and the reason for the arrest, the percentages of people saved by CPR are much less than 50%. And that's even when advanced life support shows up within...
  
  Oct 30, 2024
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  Nice & Steady reacted to dbier's post in the thread Madrid to Oviedo with Like.
  
  First, Chamartin is under construction. There was a time earlier this year when the Cercanis light rail that runs from T4 in MAD wasn't running there. You'll have to check on current status. C1 or C10 Cercanis lines went to Chamartin...only a...
  
  Oct 10, 2024
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  Nice & Steady reacted to trecile's post in the thread Anything you want for Camino but it doesn't seem to have been invented? with Like.
  
  I want to be able to tap on the name of a town on Gronze or one of the Camino apps and hear the correct pronunciation. I do know how to sound out and pronounce Spanish words, but they usually sound different to me when a local says them, which is...
  
  Oct 7, 2024
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