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Vahid Baugher's avatar

You articulate exactly why I love solo travel—being given the chance to be nobody for a while

Ken Mossman's avatar

One word, Jeff: Yes!

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thanks Ken!

John Fariello's avatar

I watched Buen Camino on Netflix over the weekend and thought of you doing that trip.

¡Buena Suerte! y ¡Bien Viaje!

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thanks John. Have you seen the movie, The Way? You may enjoy that too.

The Musings of the Big Red Car's avatar

Wow! What a re-boot. Pun intended.

Take a waterproof notebook and 3 pens. Write at 3 times per day - refreshed facing the day, mid-day, tired at the end of the day. Three different writers.

Good boots - 2 pairs if you can cause 250 miles on a boot tests it - rotate them if you can.

The absolute best socks in quantity.

The Pyrenees section is no joke. There are nice boutique hotels and restaurants along the way.

Good luck. Envious.

Dean Rizzetti's avatar

I enjoyed this a lot. Hope you have a great trip.

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thanks so much.

Helen House's avatar

The other day, hanging with my brother and a friend, we were talking about thresholds… being on the threshold of something new, not knowing what it is, but knowing you’re there. The Camino is such a perfect thing to do when on the threshold. What you’re holding, how you’re holding it, and what’s needed from you is all changing. ‘Buen Camino’ indeed. I teared up when I read of Steve’s whispering his wishes he could go. I see you dedicating a day to Steve, to George, and most of all - finding the next and rest of you. I’m so thrilled for you making this choice in these tender times.

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thanks so much Helen. This resonates.

Chris Coffman's avatar

¡Que te vaya bien!

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thanks Chris!