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Well played. But that did remind, I loved that Garcia Marquez book, mind you I read it about a hundred years ago as well. I might need to revisit that. Off topic to this thread (but related to good books) I hate the post-Internet brain that I have now, with its' shortened attention span. I used...
I think that this is a very good thread, as it has people evaluating and articulating their beliefs. People, in fact, can have different ideas, or takes, and not be the Devil. I will confess that I found the constant refrain of the "Camino provides" from some more than a little irritating for a...
I am far, far, from the right person to be wading in about matters of faith. My principle function life seems to be to serve as a cautionary to others, on how not to spend ones' days. That caution aside, Communion on the Camino seems quite beautiful. In this video (below trailer) a Catholic...
When you're in Spain go to the next Decathlon in your travels and get this poncho, you will not regret it.
https://www.decathlon.es/es/p/poncho-impermeable-de-montana-y-trekking-max-75-litros-adulto-quechua-900/_/R-p-5389?mc=8302453
It is in the same design pattern as the Altus, arms, huge pit...
Looks like a good way to guarantee that you’d walk the Camino alone.
It is a hard shell, so it doesn’t fold up, can’t be put in a pocket or otherwise ‘travel’ well. It actually doesn’t even provide good sun coverage, which is the primary purpose of a Camino hat.
Sunday Afternoon has nice light...
Two thumbs up for the bibimbap at Albergue Orion. It was SUCH a relief from the seemingly never-ending diet of “Camino fries”…formerly known as French fries, a formal name change is in the works.
The Koreans I met were walking alone, or in twos or threes. All made great walking companions and...
Hello,
I am in Canada and Decathlon Canada (and USA from what I see) carry only a fraction of the stock that Decathlons in Spain or France do, even of their of “company” brands like Quechua/Forclaz, etc. I have emailed the Canadian Decathlon, but they have not been overly helpful, essentially...
I am entering Biarritz 6:30pm August 19 by AF, so will be taking Express Bouricott. Not my first choice of schedule but I was sort of hemmed in the airline. I am hoping that there will be others at that time, otherwise I'll be taking a big hit.
If I read the travel times correctly on Rome2Rio...
Hello, I have decided to take the plunge and do another Camino but I am in somewhat agony about hiking poles.
I have a pair of servicable Leki poles, nothing wrong with them. However I do currently suffer from 'trigger finger' and grasping can sometimes be annoying.
I have stalked the Pacer...
I’m not keen on the idea of putting my face right against a permethrin treated pillow myself. We each have our own comfort levels though.
I’ve not done it, but have considered, bringing my own bedbug proof pillow case. They’re cheap light and you could stuff whatever you want in.
I bring an...
If I may offer a possible solution… go to the dollar store, sewing supplies and buy a plastic grommet, so cheap they’ll come in a bag.
Poke a hole in the bottom of your rain cover, affix said grommet to prevent the hole from becoming larger, you’ve now got a drainage hole.
I also prefer to use a...
I admit it…I love my brilliant orange/red Decathlon poncho.
I suppose it’s’ our fate to always be muttering under our breath on Camino…whilst on trail “WHY did I bring XYZ, my pack would be so much lighter if I hadn’t “….then once in the albergue…”WHY didn’t I BRING XYZ! My life would be...
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