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  1. Barbara

    The Camino will provide?

    Yes, of course. Sometimes my supper has been the tired packet of instant noodles in the bottom of my bag. But 1) there was a packet of noodles and 2) I didn't expect the Camino to provide a miraculous three course meal. I don't rely on the "Camino provides" It's not helping people that annoys...
  2. Barbara

    The Camino will provide?

    Or do you prefer Cromwell's attitude? Put your trust in God and keep your powder dry. I am starting to get tired of the attitude that it isn't necessary to take reasonable care and thought, because somehow there is this warm, fluffy, and benevolent spirit called "The Camino" that will make...
  3. Barbara

    Carabiners or “S” hook?

    Paracord...... Useful for all sorts of jobs. Cheap, light, easy to cut to length and if you pull out the inner cords you have a heavy sewing thread.
  4. Barbara

    Monte de gozo xunta albergue

    There are cheap, mostly good, places to eat very close. Ask the hospis for recommendations. Not all are open in the evening.
  5. Barbara

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    That seems entirely reasonable. Personally I use a power bank to charge my phone and camera. If it's stolen I can get another, not an expensive item.
  6. Barbara

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    First I would have to find the keys. I do have a large dog, though. Of course he is so friendly he would probably lick you to death.
  7. Barbara

    Lost and found

    I usually lose a single sock. I once left a rather nice hat on the back of a chair. Next day there was an even nicer one on my bunk when I arrived.
  8. Barbara

    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    I agree with most of what you say, especially starting already tired. That said, the oxygen level is not really a problem going over a fairly low pass. A bit over 1000 metres for St Jean pied de Port, rather more for Somport. There is an article on wiki...
  9. Barbara

    E-bike charging on the camino - Contributing to cost

    Oh for heavens sake. How many times does it need to be explained? If you have to pedal, it's assistance. Not a motorcycle. Legitimate on tracks and qualifies for a Compostela.
  10. Barbara

    E-bike charging on the camino - Contributing to cost

    It's not complicated. If I walk a Camino I will probably manage two short days. Then I will spend a week with ice packs on my knees. If I ride a normal bike then once I get to a serious hill I will have to walk. Back to the ice packs. With an assisted bike or in my case a recumbent trike, I can...
  11. Barbara

    More RENFE routes opening up...

    Yes, it is. Any station in Spain with a booking office can do that.
  12. Barbara

    A lift from Ponferrada to Santiago de compostela

    There are buses. It's 200 km and takes four hours. The next (and last for your flight) leaves in fifteen minutes. Next time maybe you should do your research the day before?
  13. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    That would work nicely
  14. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    You use a small discreet light held in your hand. How hard can that be? The screensaver on a phone works nicely. I didn't say it was wrong to go off topic, but hey, start a new thread if you want. I'm adding a bit more to my reply here. I answered your original post where you started this...
  15. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    It doesn't work very well, then.
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