donalomahony
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I believe it’s ok for me to share my experience
HectorObsession?
Being that we all have different abilities, I believe it’s a good idea to be as well informed as possible. Problem is that the information can be very subjective and misleading. Portraying the Camino as a stroll in the park might be a reflection of one persons experience but not that of others.
I struggle with hills, others don’t. I struggle with rocks, others just breeze by like gazelles, leaving me behind with a cheerful “buen camino”. Just because a person finds it easy doesn’t mean that others will.
Heading into a journey like this naively thinking it’s just a stroll can be a recipe for disaster. I’ve already witnessed two close calls in people that were in much better shape than me. As much as I tried to prepare and be informed, I’ve found unexpected challenges that I try my best to meet, and I believe it’s ok for me to share my experience.
So no, I don’t think being cautious or well informed an obsession.
yeah i did the same last year and there were only 3 - 5 other people there. Not crowded at all.FWIW @HBS60 I walked up to Cruz de Ferro last week from rabanal, I was there around maybe 8:30/9am and had the place to myself.
Isn't it a gem of a place?It’s now getting to be late afternoon, and I’ve enjoyed this particular albergue a lot, wishing I could stay longer, but I must move on.
It's definitely not.So no, I don’t think being cautious or well informed an obsession.
Thanks, much appreciated!Isn't it a gem of a place?
You made it up the rockies and steepest part of the climb. Do yourself a favor and stop for a cafe in La Laguna. A very nice place to take a breather.
And look back once you get up to O Cebreiro, reflecting on how far you've come. It will blow your mind.
It's definitely not.
And you're right. Depending on abilities, the camino can be either a stroll or a challenge.
I think what @JillGat was picking up on is how language can make what is already challenging seem even harder. The hills are already steep without emphasis. Giving as much focus to what is easy or neutral balances out the perception of things. And holding challenges gently and lightly does a lot to make them seem less heavy.
Unfortunately, challenge is subjective - like pain. Laughing off someone's very real struggle is just plain callous - but that's what happens if people (fitter, younger, or more sturdy people) mistakenly think their easy experience is the standard. Then anyone struggling becomes a wimp. Which is rubbish, of course - but those laughing just don't know about limitation (yet).I’ve felt these challenges are casually dismissed
and I don't think @JillGat was referring to you when that comment was made.So no, I don’t think being cautious or well informed an obsession.
The only time that I have seen the circumstance where a pilgrim arrived at a place to find that there bag was elsewhere, they had to do without their bag that night. It was at a B&B, and the owner spent over an hour on the phone to find where the bag had been delivered. The pilgrim arranged for the bag to meet her at the end of the following day.What can I do to get the luggage delivered to a new place, assuming it’s already on its way or already delivered to Triacastela?
You might have to go get it by cab or have a cab bring it to you if you don't walk that far.Question:
I reserved an albergue for Triacastela tomorrow, as well as arranged for the transport. I’m concerned that because of the distance from La Fsba, it might be too much, so I might want to stop sooner. What can I do to get the luggage delivered to a new place, assuming it’s already on its way or already delivered to Triacastela?
During my Molinaseca descent, a German family actually laughed at me. I’m glad that several minutes later a young man and a nice lady helped me tremendously. I think people aren’t necesssarily maliciously callous, sometimes they are simply not attuned to what others go through.Unfortunately, challenge is subjective - like pain. Laughing off someone's very real struggle is just plain callous - but that's what happens if people (fitter, younger, or more sturdy people) mistakenly think their easy experience is the standard. Then anyone struggling becomes a wimp. Which is rubbish, of course - but those laughing just don't know about limitation (yet).
Your solution, as others have pointed out, will involve a taxi. The price might sting a little as along that route taxis are pretty expensive. I believe there are taxis based in Triacastela and they would collect your bag and bring it to your new stopping point. You need to be there to receive the bag and pay the taxista. If they come get you and take you to Tria, then return you and your bag, that might be two trip$$.Question:
I reserved an albergue for Triacastela tomorrow, as well as arranged for the transport. I’m concerned that because of the distance from La Fsba, it might be too much, so I might want to stop sooner. What can I do to get the luggage delivered to a new place, assuming it’s already on its way or already delivered to Triacastela?
Yes, exactly. It's very easy to get into one's own bubble. On and off the camino.sometimes they are simply not attuned to what others go through.
Hmm, and miss one of the most magical sections of the camino, between Fonfria and Triacastela? In that situation I 'd be happy to pay extra. (Fonfria has a wonderful albergue, btw.)If there's a taxi involved might as well take it to original albergue in Triacastela and save yourself unnecessary headaches in extra logistics
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