3 Sleeps to go. The time to depart on my Camino is almost here. My Physio advised me yesterday that the Achilles Tendonitis pain will only get worse as I walk. Though he confirmed as did my Doctor, that no permanent damage will occur.
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27th of April – Packing in Paris
Tonight I’ll be in Saint Jean Pied de Port, the start point of my Camino, finally, after 18 months of planning. I’m taking the opportunity to repack my backpack in the hotel in Paris because when I flew from Sydney, I had a number of fragile and liquid items packed into mailing tubes.
Tips on Tendonitis
Camino Tips - Dealing with Tendonitis Here are some further tips I just shared with someone on the Camino Forum who was struggling with Achilles pain. This is based on making it all the way to Santiago.....and the things I learnt along the way about self...
4th of May – On the Road to Estella
Videos - En Route to Estella Feet are Hurting US Pilgrims A bit of everything today Manfred Uphill Struggle from Puente La Reina Roman Roads Arrival in Estella
6th of May – Not Just a Walk
It’s 8 a.m., and already there are dozens of pilgrims on the road. It’s a bright sunny morning and as I climb the gradual hill out of Los Arcos, the low angle of the sun casts my shadow ahead of me, almost pointing in the direction that I’m made to travel.
7th of May – The Way to Navarrete
Camino Videos - Day 9? I've lost count... A Typical Breakfast 90 Pounds Wet Clothing and Avoiding Sunburn Inspirational Pilgrims Fishing Story Approaching Logroño Allotments Logroño Church Logroño Swans...
8th of May – A Day of Emotion | Walking to Nájera
Today was a day for thinking, and just putting my head down and walking. It was a short day with only 17 kilometers and so I was looking forward to getting to Nájera early in the day to get my washing done and have a chance to relax.
11th of May – The Big Challenge
Today will probably be my greatest challenge so far physically in walking the Camino. Due to accommodation availability, I had two options today, either walk really short, 10 or 12 kilometers, or go long, which will be about 31 kilometers. I’ve decided to try the 31. It’s going to be a challenge, I know that. But I won’t be stupid.
11th of May – From Belorado to Atapuerca
A Long Camino Day Lots of stops to let my feet breath. Lots of water. But a very long and hot day. The last 2 kms along a road seemed to take an age and really hammered my Achilles 🙁 Leaving Hotel in Belorado Setting out from Belorado Coming...
12th of May – Walking to Burgos
The walk all the way from Belorado yesterday was interesting and quite a challenge, but I think it’s taken a toll on my feet. Certainly my heels are much more painful today and the tendons quite sore. Talking to other pilgrims last night, they suggested taking a day off in our next stop, which is Burgos. Most people who walk all the way from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago try to take a day off once a week or at least every 10 days.
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