Hi Ladies:
Here is a link to some information on the Camino walk.
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http://www.idealspain...ago_camino.htm
The walk is usually started in the early morning and ends at one of many refugios, for the pilgrims that walk the trail. You take enough money from an ATM machine weekly to pay for your food along the way. You do not buy anything or take anything along with you that you are not willing to pack and carry.
My friend even left her sleeping bag and pad along the way because the weight was too much for her. She took no makeup, no book, no jewelrey, nothing more than a change of clothes, and her passport, ATM card.
She said it was the most wonderful thing she ever did in her life, and would do it again, blisters and all.
She also said that she got stronger as the walk progressed. That was good news. I could imagine me dragging myself across the city limits.
The walk took her about 5 weeks. Some take longer, some take less. The cost was airfare, and food. Food she said cost her about $20.00 or less a day, depending on whether you are in the city or in the country.
If you complete the walk and get your walking passport stamped each night at the refugios, Iberia airlines will give you a 50% off return ticket to anywhere you want to go.
There is a lot more for me to learn before I do it, but I am really excited about doing it. Shirley Maclaine wrote a book about her walk on the Camino. I think it is just called The Camino.
Well, I have to go to the gym and work the lower part of my body and jump on the treadmill.
Mummy Tummy, thanks for that link, I haven't heard of that and will definitely add it to my list of walks to investigate.
I hope everyone perks up, I have been pretty depressed lately and I hate it.
~Cate
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I also have trouble with the ball. But I love the workout!
