There were many times I had to run the gamut of cattle on the VdlP. I was always extremely cautious and wary giving lots of space and avoiding calves. When possible I waited for other pilgrims. There was another recent case where pilgrims were...
Not many details provided here as to the circumstances. Our cattle usually only did this if provoked such as territory or calves threatened. Certainly they are large mammals and can inflict serious injury and deserve respect.
It's a real pity they do not leave more beds in the renovated albergue for walk-ins. My opinion, of course, and I know not everyone will agree. But it forces everyone to play the book ahead game even if you don't want to. This is how the Camino...
Goretex footwear works well in cold and damp weather, but when it eventually gets wet through, it takes an age to dry out again, the moisture gets locked in.. and when the ambient temperature gets up close to your body temperature, goretex...
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