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    An Aussie on the VF

    Am now in Therouanne staying at Eden Gite. This gite is superb. Run by volunteer VF supporters it has superb hosts (Alain, Patricia and Christian). It is immaculate with a max of 3 beds per dorm ( I am in a room on my own) and superb facilities. Cannot recommend it enough. Last night was in...
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    An Aussie on the VF

    G’day, I am an Aussie walking from London via Canterbury and the VF to Rome. After completing the Lon-Cant section (Chaucers’ Pilgrims Way) I am now in Licques at the end of Day 4 on the VF. I will be taking roughly five months to complete the trip. That means, because of Schengen visa...
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    Did it make a difference

    Apart from now drinking more red wine, no to all three questions. But I did not expect any changes, nor was I looking for any, as I just go walking because I enjoy walking...anywhere. Am about to start the Via Francigena, again with no expectations.
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    Lucca to Rome - a retrospective

    Ah yes, many thanks Jungleboy. I will make sure I get it right when I get to Italy. Cheers.
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    Lucca to Rome - a retrospective

    Very interesting post. Many thanks. I will be starting the VF from Canterbury at the end of April. I know I cannot - because of Schengen visa 90 day only rules - go all the way to Rome. Will finish it next year. But your post has good info for me then. I speak absolutely zero Italian...
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    Stamps- missing a few days

    Congrats on finishing your Camino despite the bad weather. I hope you get your Compostela. You deserve it. And thanks (I think) for starting this thread. Yes, some people seemed to take it very personally. But you are the one who did the walk. Again, congrats.
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    Stamps- missing a few days

    After reading all this I am wondering what Sssnek (the original poster) is thinking. She (I assume "she" but could be wrong) asks two simple questions and half the camino world blows up. It is a pity Sssnek didn't get a stamp every day but that cannot be undone. Anyhow, it makes no...
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    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    This reminds of of a clickity clacking perigino I wrote a short story about: It is a pleasant day strolling along country lanes with hardly a person in sight. In fact, on this camino there are so few fellow peregrinos I usually never see another one while walking, only catching up with a few...
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    Men's Pants - There Can Be Only One

    As you will see from reading this, it is an individual like. What suits one person does not suit another. Just get whatever you feel suits you.
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    A solo American lady on the VF: Guardian article

    As a bloke who has walked several caminos, is intending to walk the VF next year and spends most of his time travelling (usually backpacking) alone throughout the world, I found this article quite interesting although, of course, I can never fully equate with the experience of being a female. I...
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    If you are thinking of a poncho - here is the Ultimate

    After trying both rain jackets and ponchos on 5 caminos, give me a poncho any day as long as it has zips and not studs. Studs do get blown apart in high winds, zips don't. I found the Snugpak to be incredibly easy to pull on and off over a backpack while still walking. With rain jackets you...
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    Sutri to Campagnano di Roma

    Thanks Rex and Bob.
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    Sutri to Campagnano di Roma

    Hi Bob, Like "steady" I am planning to walk the VF next year (postponed from the COVID times). So would also appreciate your itinerary. But I cannot find a PM or message tab on your icon. Could you please tell me how do I do a PM? Cheers, John.
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    Men's Pants - There Can Be Only One

    Colombia zip-offs. Can't be beat. Quick dry and double as shorts. I have never had any problems with the zips etc being uncomfortable.
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    Afghans on trees

    Yes Chrissy, a great thread. I didn't know trees needed to be kept warm with crochet squares. In winter I am sure they appreciate it. But don't they get too hot in summer? And calling them afghans. In Australia our Ghan is a train. And, yes, it is really named after Afghan cameleers. 🙂
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