I hosted my second Camino Simulation hike on Sunday. This time, I had seven others join me. Despite the fact that the forecast called for high temperatures in the mid-nineties, everyone stuck it out until the end.
This time the group consisted of an interesting mix of Camino experiences. Barbara & Richard are preparing for their third Camino and will be starting in La Puy, France and 500 miles to the traditional starting point in St. Jean. Diane had just returned from her Camino, but wanted to try out some new toe socks to see if they would alleviate the blisters she encountered on the trail. Still others in the group had yet to plan a Camino, but just wanted to see if they could hike 15 miles.
Fortunately, we had shade for most of our walk. We took two extended breaks to hydrate and eat. The first in a coffee shop in Sellwood and the second in Hamilton Park along the Terwilliger Parkway. Altogether, we completed the 14.7 miles in less than six hours, included 4 hours and 40 minutes of actual moving time. That worked out to a pace of 3.1 miles per hour.
