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TBH, it sounds like the work of professionals. Stealing cash, but leaving wallets or purses otherwise undisturbed, affords the thief or thieves more time to get away before the crime is discovered. It's what separates professionals thieves from...
People asking why but mindless destruction has no explanation. Here in the UK there is a popular hike along Hadrian's wall. Along the way is a place called Sycamore gap which is one of the most photographed trees in the world, it featured in...
I was thinking about that too. People are too trusting and don't use them and also leave their valuables laying around. If you wouldn't leave something on a park bench don't leave it out in an albergue!
I know this is a question on gear and I can see you are allowing a lot of time for your Camino but I would really recommend you try extending your walking distances before you go. Yes, those shoes may be ok for 5 miles but not for 10. Yes that...
The Lake District can be just as bad 😄
I once camped in Ennerdale and my arm was black within 2 seconds of putting it outside the tent in the morning.
Should have moved further away from the water! 😉😄
Edit:
No bites, just irritation while...
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