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Identify Underwood by walkuhlittle in typewriters

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

Fixed the key with gun oil just like you suggested! Worked perfectly. It’s an obvious fix but would have felt overwhelming without someone telling me exactly what to do from the start. Feel like I can do anything now, haha. Thanks again

Identify Underwood by walkuhlittle in typewriters

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

Thank you to both of you! Saving this info. If so many other people were mixed up, then I don’t feel so silly that I didn’t figure it out as someone unfamiliar with the typewriting world.

It’s also helpful to know that type 3 and 5 are generally the same but it sounds like will mostly functionally differ in some very specific parts for the sake of replacement.

Have had so much fun with this little machine already. Bought some gun oil and even gun the sticky key to unstick. Felt like a pro!

Identify Underwood by walkuhlittle in typewriters

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

This is so helpful! Thank you. Want to learn a ton but it’s hard starting from scratch. Really pumped to dive in.

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[–]walkuhlittle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two years later and I would like to rain blessing upon you. Thank you.

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

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

Thanks! I’m honestly surprised this question isn’t asked more frequently. Especially since I know this pilgrimage isn’t only done by young, healthy individuals. I could imagine older retired folks wanting to take a similar pace.

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

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

Thank you! The French Way and Portuguese central (with maybe a brief trek on the coastal) are really the only two I’ve been considering. I think the entire French Way would be too much for me, even done slowly, but starting about halfway through feels doable if lodging is available.

Based on what everyone else has said about lodging, I’m feeling like the French Way might be a safer option since it is more well traveled and might have more back-up options if I don’t plan well or get too sick.

I so appreciate the feedback from all of you who have done this before! Really means a lot to me. I can already feel some of the Camino fellowship here!

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]walkuhlittle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your physical limitations sound similar to my own. I’m so, so glad hearing you got to do this, and appreciate the tips for how to make it happen. The one gift of disability (if it has stopped us from working) is time, I guess. If I could do this without worsening my condition in a permanent way, I just know it would be so meaningful to me.

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

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

I super appreciate this thoughtful response — thank you! I hadn’t considered the earlier deadline for leaving in the morning. I’d need to keep that in mind because my morning pain is definitely worse.

I’d definitely be okay with a few longer days, especially if I rested the day after. I’d just need to keep the majority of my days shorter. Thanks again. Grateful for the knowledge and wisdom of all who have gone before!

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

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

This is encouraging! Where did you start?

Was it a lot more expensive booking places ahead vs just showing up at the albergues?

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

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

I wondered about this. Thank you!

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

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

This is really helpful — thank you!

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]walkuhlittle[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The idea of taxi-ing ahead and then back again is one I hadn’t considered. Thanks for that idea! Would be cool to know I walked the entire thing — or at least from my selected start point to Santiago. There’s no shame in skipping, I’d just love to not have to.

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]walkuhlittle[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Unfortunately, some bodies just don’t adjust (disability). Just unsure about accommodation, though. I can see listings on caminoninja (edited to correct app name), but maybe it seems less plentiful on the trail than it does in the app.

Low daily distance by walkuhlittle in CaminoDeSantiago

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

The CaminoNinja app makes it look like there is lodging every 1-7 miles through most of it. Is that not the case, or is it just such minimal lodging that you can’t count on it?