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    Alert Solo Women Beware! Men threatening women just north of Albergaria-a-Velha in the woods (Parque do Monte da Nossa Sra do Socorro)

    This is like two days south of Porto, correct?
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    Alert WARNING - indecent exposure leaving Ponte Lima 5 Jan 2024

    I echo everyone’s sentiments! Continue to be vigilant and safe! Buen Camino!
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    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    I carry a U.S. Coast Guard whistle as it can be heard a mile away in pretty violent weather and massive undulating seas. It lets the owners know, if home, there is a situation outside…and, it does deter the dogs from approaching. I used it twice on the Portuguese Camino, traveling solo, and I...
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    Are you planning your (next) camino? Well, I am

    This year Alexwalker? I have just hopped back onto Ivar's Forum after a lengthy reprieve. The Frances is calling again. I am thinking about April 5th, as the start out of St. Jean. While I don't relish that first day again, it's a bit of a test. Have you walked the Frances in April 5, and...
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    Big Camino from Barcelona - June 2024

    Is there a guidebook that outlines this route that you can recommend, and might you be willing to share your itinerary and where you enjoyed staying?
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    Dangerous dog between Triacastela and Sarria (2019)

    Karl, check with a marine supply store. They should have whistles! I’ll try to find my old one for a brand name.
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    Being awakened in the dark ?

    I would suggest you book a private room! You can control you, but you cannot control others! IMHO!
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    What happened to Forum member Alexwalker?

    I share your sentiments completely! Continued best wishes to you Alex
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    I didn't walk the whole Camino Ingles....

    Wonderful renderings! They should conjure memories forever! Keep sketching and posting whatever photos you are working from of your Camino…yes, even post Camino. Never had the time to bring my supplies. I just wanted a shower, time to reflect and stretch and then find an early dinner meal...
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    Alert Guns (hunting) and pilgrims safety

    Valid point about errant slugs, but anything I can do to alert others of my presence is prudent…short of blowing my whistle the entire length of the Camino! Hah!
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    Alert Guns (hunting) and pilgrims safety

    Couldn’t agree more. Hi-vis buffs, ball caps or hats are my go-to in the Fall when duck hunters and deer hunters are ever present! I was unnerved hearing gun fire on the Frances. I want to say it was outside Pamplona. I was leaving a “metro” area and then was back into vegetation along the...
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    Help! What shoes did I buy 3 years ago?

    Vasques for sure! I also used them in ‘17 and ‘19. Southern CA…did you get them at REI? You’ll find them online for sure!
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    Help with shoe sizing

    I wore them the entire time! Love them!
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    Camino Frances - By Drone

    Thank you for stirring up some up some wonderful memories. Hope to walk the Frances again and hope to be more cognizant of the architecture and topography that I passed by. I must have been deep in thought, as many of your images were a blur. Guess that's one of the benefits of the...
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    Ankle Issue Camino done

    Holy smokes! Just saw you’re from San Diego. We moved from Coronado to Freeport, ME in 2012. You can probably see the claw marks on the bridge as we left!!
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