Category Archives: Body readiness

A Different Camino . . . and a Spectacular Hike

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Woodswoman

August 17, 2015 Well, I leave for the Camino del Norte route of the Camino de Santiago in ten days. At the moment I am in Estes Park, Colorado at a Petrie Family Reunion for my partner Neil’s family, and … Continue reading →

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“You Don’t Train For The Camino . . . The Camino Trains You!”

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Woodswoman

July 8, 2015 Well, I certainly hope this bit of advice from a multi-Camino-walker is generally true.   I’ve returned from a month in southwestern Colorado, near Ouray, the Switzerland of America, where my partner, Neil has had a family … Continue reading →

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And You’re Going Again Why??

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Woodswoman

Last week I had breakfast with my former husband, to talk about some family business regarding our three grown children among other things,  and when the subject of my upcoming Camino walk rolled around into the conversation, Mike looked at … Continue reading →

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Zubiri to Pamploma

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, September 4 – Zubiri to Pamploma Today’s weather was similarly spectacular, the heat similarly brutal, but the tree cover significantly diminished.  I wondered often whether I might have heat stroke before the day was over.  (Have I said that … Continue reading →

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It Hasn’t Gotten Any Easier Yet . . .

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Woodswoman

Note to Nancy K:  Well, I planned the distances in my head, based on the guide books for the Camino.  But then reality hits and I realize there is no way I can walk 18 miles per day in the … Continue reading →

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To Roncesvalles and . . .

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Woodswoman

September 2, 2013 Monday . . . the big push.  At the time, I think it will be the biggest push, but as I view the walk after the first six days, I see that I am mistaken.  But that … Continue reading →

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Okay, Now We Really Begin . . .

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Woodswoman

Dear all: Though I imagined that each day I’d walk and each night I’d write and post, it just doesn’t turn out that way.  While there is often internet, rarely is there a plug for a recharge on the computer,  … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacks, Body readiness, Camino de Santiago, Equipment, Hitchhiking in France, Kayola/Orisson, Miscellany, Preparation, Pyrenees, Spain, Staying open, What Goes on in the Mind, Wine tasting, Women Walking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Listening To The Body . . .

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Woodswoman

August 25, 2013 – 11:46 p.m. Well, I have three days until my departure, and the packing is winding down.  I’ll write a list at some point, but now I’m paying attention to little signs that my body is testing … Continue reading →

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Twenty-four Days and Counting . . .

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Woodswoman

As I look ahead to my last week in Vermont for this summer, my thoughts are drawn toward the upcoming departure date for Spain.  I brought so much work with me to Stone Walls, and haven’t gotten nearly enough done, … Continue reading →

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High-altitude training walks . . .

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Woodswoman

July 1, 2013 – Only two months before I begin my Camino, in St. Jean Pied-de-Port, on the French-Spanish border.  As each day is clicked off the calendar, I am both more excited and more frightened than I was the … Continue reading →

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