Publisher's Synopsis
I am Tex Lang and I walked portions of the Camino Frances in September and October 2018 and again in March and April, 2019. This is an update of my first book Camino de Santiago Journey 2019 which I published in December of 2018. In this updated version I have added more tips and hints plus information relating to Covid-19 and the upcoming Holy Year of 2021.I was like most pilgrims who have not walked The Way in that I knew very little about this big undertaking. Oh sure, I researched like crazy on the web to get information. I shopped for clothing and everything else that might have been on this person's or that person's list. And I made a few mistakes. Now that I have 'been there' I know how I will do it differently in the future. And that information is what I bring to my readers plus many tips I learned on the ground in Spain. The hints I offer in this book are universal but my travel perspective is limited to the Camino Frances. I returned to the Camino in March of 2019 for a few more weeks and learned several more helpful tips.In this book you will learn What to take and what to leave behind. This will help keep what is in your backpack to a minimum. How to manage your money with options for a credit card or prepaid debit card and getting cash when you need it in Spain. Exact examples of clothing I took which worked perfectly for me and what did not, including shoes. I tried out six pair before making a selection and still did not have the right shoes. Next time it will be different. How to select your accommodations and insure there is a place for you at the end of the day. How to save time and money arranging for cell phone service in Spain. Which plan was the best for me and how you can find it. The best apps to have on your smartphone for planning your day to day, keeping track of the weather and even knowing that you are still on the trail!Which guidebooks are best and how to take them with you in your phone saving space and weight in your backpack. What to expect in your day to day Camino experience. This will raise your confidence about your ability to do this! What I learned from my own mistakes and those of others. I did not have a bad experience the first time. Far from it! It was wonderful! But I struggled because of unexpected physical difficulties and had to cut my Camino short. I am 74 years old as of this writing and am a 7-year lung cancer survivor. I have other physical challenges including sciatica, feet issues, hip problems, COPD and emphysema. With this in mind I have included in the book a section for older people considering the Camino and those who have a physical challenge of some sort. You will get the story of how things evolved for me and what steps I am taking to minimize the problems in the future. And, you will get to meet Millie, a 70+ yr. old retired school teacher from Maryland who completed the Camino. I will tell you what I learned from this tiny lady and how she inspired me for my future undertakings.
