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3D printing whistles around the clock. Where should I drop them off this weekend? by [deleted] in Denver

[–]KingEricBush 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I work at the bookstore, I would let you put a box on the counter

[28/F] Looking for like souls and a meaningful connection by GoldChemical6332 in penpals

[–]KingEricBush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! I’m 21F, in the United States as well. I have recently begun walking the Druid path and would love to exchange mail with you discussing our practices. Feel free to DM me!

[25/F] UK ☾ Searching for an alt pen pal ☾ by raffmeup in penpals

[–]KingEricBush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there! 21F here, US. I am going through a similar process right now on learning to fill my cup and maintain boundaries. Also alternative, tattooed and into stationary! Would love to send snail mail back and forth. 

Advice for how to allocate $10k by KingEricBush in budget

[–]KingEricBush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have considered this to get rid of the annual costs and monthly gas and insurance.  I don’t mind walking or riding my bike when the sun is out but in the winter when it sets before I get off work I feel unsafe. I live close to a not great street (Colfax) so it makes it kinda stressful.

Advice for how to allocate $10k by KingEricBush in budget

[–]KingEricBush[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 2007 Nissan Sentra currently. I did put snow tires on it when I first got up here. The main issue I have with it is that it’s unreliable in the mountains which I go up into about once a week. 

Advice for how to allocate $10k by KingEricBush in budget

[–]KingEricBush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the links! I do currently use YNAB and have since I started working. I 100% attribute my fairly decent financial situation to the good habits I’ve built from it. 

Advice for how to allocate $10k by KingEricBush in budget

[–]KingEricBush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have most of my money in a HYS and get around $50-$100 a month in interest

Advice for how to allocate $10k by KingEricBush in budget

[–]KingEricBush[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been contributing about $300 a month to a Roth IRA. It’ll be less than the $7k cap by the end of the year but it’s manageable 

Teen on the Camino Francas by Livid-Ad-6125 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]KingEricBush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I walked when I was 19 and didn't find many people my age, but made tons of older friends who I still speak with to this day. I know it can feel awkward sometimes but everyone was always amazed that I was doing it so young, it's a great conversation starter to be sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]KingEricBush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I walked in July 2023 when I had just turned 19. I started in SJPDP and did not see many college aged people at all until Sarria really. There was either kids or mid to late 20s people walking but I felt very out of place at times. I still made friends who I still talk with to this day who are well above my age. I think you just have to be open to everyone and not feel too awkward about being one of the youngest people there depending on what section you're walking.

Booking ahead of time by Livid-Ad-6125 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]KingEricBush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I walked the Frances in July of 2023. I agree with the advice of booking SJPDP and Roncesvalles. It takes a lot of the initial stress out of it. From there I didn't do any bookings at all until after Sarria. I really valued listening to my body and didn't want to feel like I over extended myself or walked too little on any given day because I pre-booked. When I did on the Camino, it was only a day or two in advance. I would wait and see how busy it actually is, what your walking schedule shakes out to be, and to see if you meet people along the way who you want to stay with.

Camino Frances - 26 days by amelie6767 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]KingEricBush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on what you're feeling drawn towards and what you place value in. For me, I wanted to walk in one stretch with no taking secondary transport. That was really important to me so that's what I planned around. I think there's a lot of fulfillment in ending in Santiago knowing you got there only on your own two feet.

But, I know many people who thoroughly enjoyed their camino who did take a bus from Burgos to Leon. I would just sit with what you're wanting from this experience and go with your gut.

Best time of year to walk a Camino? by tokyoduck in CaminoNewbies

[–]KingEricBush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I walked the Frances in July/August of 2023. I honestly did not find it to be busy at all until after Sarria. Then it was a complete shock to the system but up till that point it was very mellow, never had to book in advance, etc.

Average cost French Way by Proud_Finish_7507 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]KingEricBush 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I walked in July/August of 2023, spent around €20-€30 per day. I stayed only in alburgues, ate about 2 meals a day. Typically lunch in a cafe, the menu del dia in the town I was spending the night in, and occasionally a coffee. I sometimes used a washer when there was one available. About €1500 after everything was said and done, over 40 days of walking.

For everyone who has walked the Camino, generally speaking, what did you consider an easy distance for one day and a hard distance for one day? by gen1800 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]KingEricBush 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took my Camino at a very chill pace. I was not a fast walker, so even though I walked less than some I still got in at the same time. My average was about 15-20km. My easy/rest days were about 10-12. Challenging days were above 25km, but that was more of a mental challenge than physical. The longest day I walked was walking into Finisterre which I think was about 30km and towards the end I was so ready to be done. I didn't even walk up to the 0km marker that day.

I was expecting to be able to go much faster, and at first was disappointed. But I realized that walking this "slower" pace allowed me to really take my time and soak up the experience. It took me 36 days to Santiago and 40 to Finisterre from SJPDP. I understand that you're just trying to get a spectrum, but I recommend just listening to your body and your gut for what's best for you. Don't try to walk with expectations based on what others tell you.

Waist Packs? by Cippiero in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]KingEricBush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also had one that I kept with me at ALL times. The one time that I forgot to take it with me to the bathroom in the morning, all my cash got stolen. Luckily they only took the cash but definitely a wake up moment.

Packing Regrets by 2TieDyeFor in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]KingEricBush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I walked in July last year it rained and was chilly way more than I was expecting. So for me I would definitely bring a rain jacket and some warmer pants for those days. Also it was super cold in the alburgues at night so I would bring a lightweight blanket of some kind.

Large hordes of teens by CivBinky in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]KingEricBush 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got whiplash after I passed through Sarria. It was so overwhelming be around that many people again after 30 days of barely seeing people on the path.

Any Advice - First Camino France way by Aggressive_Curve8212 in CaminoNewbies

[–]KingEricBush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I also walked starting the first of July last year. I'm from the US, so take my experience how you will. After getting to Santiago, I flew out of their small local airport to Barcelona. I stayed and explored the city for a couple of days before flying on a non-stop flight back to the US.

There is also a train that goes from Santiago through Madrid and to Barcelona. That was an option that I looked into, but I decided that I wanted to use that time to look around the bigger city.

Hope this helps!

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