camino passport

[basildonbond]

hi there could anyone help me im wondering if i can get a pilgrims passport in australia before i go on to the camino thank you

[Covey]

Australian Pilgrims' Page

[lindathestar]

I worried about that too, before I left. But it is really easy to get one at the first place you start/stay, such as the albergue in Roncesvalles, which is where I got mine. And if you fill it up you can get another one. The cost is between two and five euros.

Have an awesome time, take as little as possible, make sure your pack is well fitted and comfortable. I used Pacer Poles and just loved them, and continue to do my daily walks with them. I like the toned triceps, as well as the overall upper body strength maintenance and protection from ankle injury.

Don't expect to get free wifi in many places, but shopping centres in bigger cities can have it. (I took my iPhone, used it for photos, blog, notes, that sort of thing.)

[basildonbond]

thank you lindathe star always wanted to do the walk but never got round to it how long did it take you ? im up in brisbane sick of the ratrace and fancy 6 months off time to jack in the job and live

[lindathestar]

I'm in Central Victoria. I walked about 550 km last September (the weather was mostly perfect, if a bit hot at the start). I had intended to walk all the way from Roncesvalles but ended up with tendinitis and gastro - possibly from too much Ibuprofen to treat the gastro- so bussed and trained it for 300 k or so to keep up with the time frame of the friend I made on the first day and walked with most of the way. I'm in my 50s and took time out from work to do the walk. Met lots of people who had retired and went walking as a way to mark the transition in their lives, and others who were trying to let go of relationships, or recover from bullying at work and re-establish self esteem, or just have an adventure. I loved it. My blog, if you are interested, is lindathestar.wordpresss.com I also made friends with the women who wrote this one The Progress of Pilgrimage who took a more religious approach, and had a GRANT to travel with.

It is possible to escape from the rat race, and it is a really good thing to do. And it isn't an expensive way to travel, either. Being outside in such magnificent scenery all day is awesome.

[lindathestar]

And I was walking for about five weeks, would have taken longer if my friend hadn't had a tighter timeline than mine. I recommend not being in a hurry.

[basildonbond]

hi linda thankyou for replying i reckon i fit right into that mould of people im in my mid forties I was made redundant 2 years ago in wollongong nsw i havnt really worked since due to the world reccesion i went back to the uk to see my elderly parents and have returned to brisbane in search of work but alas its proving fruitlessi also lost the profits of a house sale in a corporate collapse so feel its my time to reignite my faith in humanity fancy getting a grant that would be awesome im planning on going in feb just hope its not to cold i need to get new equipment my old trusty lowe alpine 35 lite is probably to small what would you suggest linda the scenery looks stunning just to meander through the trail with no pent up feelings is worth its weight in gold I even read a story about 2 girls who didi the camino together and ended up buying a refugio it must have the power to change lives i guess just what i need.......take care keep in touch