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  1. Vetzrah

    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    A final update… The day before Santiago I magically happened to meet someone attending my university in my random corner of the USA. It’s truly insane that this would happen, given the number of hostels and all the times I delayed my plans, and the vast number of people on the Camino. He even...
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    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    Right now I’m about 15 km from Santiago. I’m about to stop soon for the day and finish early tomorrow morning. About a week ago I took a bus to Astorga, walked a couple days to Ponferrada and ran into some Achilles’ tendon trouble. I decided to ride to Sarria and finish from there, since I...
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    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    Thanks, I might go check that out. I’ve just been half sleeping on a bench for the last few hours outside of the cathedral, listening to some live music. I feel a bit better now.
  4. Vetzrah

    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    Honestly at the moment I feel pretty bad. I have to wait 6 hours for the bus, and I’m extremely tired from last night. My legs are kind of throbbing and my feet hurt even to walk around a little bit.. I can’t wait to get to my room so I can sleep.
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    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    Yeah I agree- I think part of me will wish I had kept walking when I am back home. Perhaps I will come back and do another Camino, but with better preparation and mental attitude. The Camino Norte sounds nice.
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    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    I’m waiting for the bus to Burgos, then I’ll take one from there to Leon. I already feel more motivated to continue. I slept about 1 hour last night because of the heat- I don’t think anyone in my hostel slept much as well. I soaked one of my shirts in water and laid it on my body which I think...
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    Please talk me off the ledge

    Hey Mikeylats, I started my Camino Frances on July 23- I’m currently in Castrojeriz which is about 8 stages behind you- but while reading your post it reminded me of the first week or two of my journey. I flew to Paris and like you, did not eat anything because of the anxiety. I saw the happy...
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    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    Thanks for all the responses- I think I want to bus to Leon and try to get to Santiago in 12 days after that. It’s not ideal but gives me great relief and is better then quitting or being miserable. I’m in Castrojeriz right now- which is probably one of my favorites towns on the camino so far-...
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    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    Hello again.. Thanks everyone for the help when I lost my shoes, had uncontrollable nose bleeds and was feeling socially anxious. Now I have a new problem, which is I want to go home but I also want to finish. I’m sure others have felt like this- the endless nights of only 4-5 hours of sleep...
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    Social anxiety

    Wow, I wasn’t expecting such a resounding response to this topic, I have enjoyed reading everyone’s post. I suppose an update to my situation- I began to accept that I’m introverted which took a lot of weight off my shoulders. It’s okay to be quiet and reserved with your emotions, and it doesn’t...
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    Social anxiety

    I appreciate all the helpful feedback, I feel much better. I was enjoying my own company while thinking about my life, and it was the stress about ‘performing,’ or being some great funny person that everyone loves which was making me anxious. I’m just going to walk and if I feel like talking or...
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    Social anxiety

    Hello, I have a question about forming relationships/being more comfortable. I knew that I had moderate social anxiety when I flew to Europe but I assumed I would be fine, and for the most part I have been. However, when it has come to making friends or staying in hostels with people you meet...
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    Ear Plugs - Sleeping

    If you have a small ear canal then the Mack’s slim fit foam earplugs are great- they are made for small ear canals.
  14. Vetzrah

    Ear Plugs - Sleeping

    I use the Macks foam earplugs which work amazing for me. I make sure to roll them up and insert them far enough so you can’t see them coming out of your ears from a frontal position. I had a roommate in college who’s snoring got to 80 DB and these helped. Another thing is to get noise canceling...
  15. Vetzrah

    Why is my nose bleeding so much?

    Yeah, that makes sense.. I live in a temperate rainforest at home so it’s a lot dryer here. I don’t know why it would come on after 7 days of being here though
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