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  1. Old Bamboo

    want solitude

    I too prefer solitude on the trail. Your best bet is to leave late since most try to get an early (sometimes very early) start. By leaving late most will already be far down the trail. And also concentrate on hiking in the later afternoon when you'll mostly have the trail to yourself. Most...
  2. Old Bamboo

    LIVE from the Camino Taiwan Grannies!!!

    I haven't met these folks but Taiwanese in general are happy kind folk. Long live the Republic of China!
  3. Old Bamboo

    Random but Tom Petty

    I remember seeing that Tom Petty quote written in big letters in a shelter also in 2016 and I believe it was climbing the trail up the hill to the Cruz de Ferro. I can't recall the quote right now but I knew/know the song being a Tom Petty fan.
  4. Old Bamboo

    Sleeping outside

    I predominately sleep outside with the occasional refugio to take advantage of what they offer. Set up late as secluded as possible, no fires & leave before dawn. No problem other than bathing issues.
  5. Old Bamboo

    What the ......

    Finally someone else who understands! With 40 years as an Expat living and travelling in exotic and interesting countries, not one relative has ever asked me anything about life or experiences in those places. Whenever I'd try to show some videos or photos i was met with boredom after about 30...
  6. Old Bamboo

    What the ......

    I can so relate to your frustration having experienced that same treatment for years. The sad but true fact is no one is really interested other than fellow pilgrims. And unfortunately there are few of those around other than online.

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