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    Has the dog “policy” on the Camino changed?

    I've heard dogs in a couple of pensions this trip. I'm a dog person at home, so not a biggie. Might disturb some.
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    The Idea of Camino

    It seems that those who "plan for greatness" may be disappointed. Whereas those that plan for "the experience", gather enjoyment. Just saying.
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    Inviting reflections on the wider costs of walking a Camino

    If you want to side-string I'll discuss.
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    Inviting reflections on the wider costs of walking a Camino

    Interesting numbers, took a while to find them. Carbon footprint by mode of transport. Train 177grams per passenger mile Air 191 grams per passenger mile Bus 299 grams per passenger mile Car 371 grams per passenger mile Ship 471 KG per passenger day, couldn't find per passenger mile...
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    Inviting reflections on the wider costs of walking a Camino

    Super True! My first Camino changed much of how I look at "things". My first trip I started with 17# on my back and finished with 13#. I'm starting this year with 12#. On the Camino and the Appalachian Trail, I see all the things people drop along the way. Some expensive stuff! I look at them...
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    Nicknaming the People You Walk With

    On the Camino, I was almost immediately named "Texas". Texas flag Buff and a bit of an accent ;) Simple signs. After 3 weeks on the AT, I got the trail-name "Walkie-Talkie". I didnt pick it, but don't deny it... When I met up with my Camino friend for a weekend on AT trail with me, he...
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    Padron Peppers

    I got some seeds home, planted them in my garden, harvested the hottest little peppers I've tried in a while. They grew HOT here at home. The flavor was there, but too hot for me. Must be the soil :-)
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    At 62 thinking of getting my first tattoo, A Tau Cross?

    I got my Camino tattoo after I got home, with much planning, not from cheapy shop on a sidestreet in Santiago. I was never a fan of tattoos, but by the end of my Camino, I knew I would get one. Got it at 60, now 65 and still love it. I do not equate the Tau cross to the Camino, but if it...
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    How long (time km and time) and how much is total cost for whole camino walk?

    Way to put the numbers together Rick. I was working on it and thinking I was getting crazy numbers, but similar! 10+ years. About the cost, I was happy on 25 Euros per day expenses, then my wife joined me and it went to >100 euros a day for the two of us. So, the cost will range entirely...
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    Having spouse join for final 100km, or meet in Santiago - I’m thinking it’s not a great idea…

    In 2018, at 60yo, I left SJPDP with no plans, no reservations and no schedule except to meet my wife in Sarria 3+ weeks later. This was my first real experience with the freedom of retirement! I fell into fantastic "tramilys", mostly 20 and 30 yo. I had great times doing things completely on a...
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    How to train for downhill walking

    As the old ski lesson goes " bend zee knees, 5 dollars please" It saved my wife's Camino! For downhills, just bend your knees a little and walk like a skier. Try it, you'll be amazed. Bob
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    Deteriorating Behavior

    In 2018 on the CF, I saw a repeating group of younger pilgrims that got a big kick out of "palming" their donations and then laughing with each other afterward. I finally asked what would happen if everybody failed to contribute and they started actually donating when I was watching them. They...
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    COVID New start dates?

    So, just some thoughts. The seasonal flu is still ahead of Covid in deaths, flu vaccines exist, but I have never been asked to "prove" I had a vaccine. Why would a Covid vaccine be treated differently? And would it matter? If many people are still worried about Covid in 2021 and thinking that...
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    What 'Camino' Food do you Now eat at Home?

    Padron peppers, we raise in our garden now. Croissant for breakfast. Olive oil when cooking everything!
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    Spain, now the healthiest country in the world.

    I saw more obese people at my first convenience store stop back home in the US than I saw in 5 weeks of visiting Spain. Obesity is killing the US, maybe other countries as well. Fast food and sugar are the enemy!
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    Now this is 'Serious' Training!

    The The pilgrims donativo in Najera is one of my fondest memories on the Camino! The hospitalera from India had a guitar, we had 2 Italians that played and sang. We sang and danced for hours in the communal area. Big shared meal cooking, lots of wine, fantastic host and hostess, great...
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    Most Affordable Camino??

    I walked the Frances from SJPDP to Sarria very comfortably for under 30 euros/day. I stayed in alberques. Some municipal, some church, some donativo. Ate some meals communal cooking, some meald at bars or restaurants. I had a fantastic journey. From Sarria to SDC, it got more expensive and...
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    Fun because off different languages

    I loved the languages and the group conversations. Amazing how you can pick up pieces of so many conversations that you would NEVER understand at home. I was with proper English, German, French, Australian English, my Texan, Latvian, Korean and Norwegian. Sometimes we could only get the point...
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    What to do about a proud tagger (a person who scrawls graffiti)

    Totally unacceptable. How about sending the video clip AND contact infomation to the authorities? As well as telling them NO and deleteing them. There need to be some consequences for stupidity.
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    Show me your tattoo

    0MG,,,, Awesome statement. Brave.

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