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  1. Peterexpatkiwi

    Is this a thing I can do?

    I understand your idea but the issue with it is we have such individual experiences with our footwear. For example Ultra Lone Peaks are supposed to last for approximately 800 kilometers. For some they last for only around 500, personally I've done over 1200 in one pair. There are so many...
  2. Peterexpatkiwi

    A call for reguluation or permit on the Francés

    What is the problem exactly? It's multifaceted. According to the forum, it's too many people trying to use limited facilities. Bikes/ e-bikes on Camino. Over privileged attitudes. High expectations. No planning, or over planning. The list goes on. But I thought that the theme of this thread was...
  3. Peterexpatkiwi

    Is this a thing I can do?

    If you booked accommodation somewhere you could possibly ship to them (with their permission of course) however booking that far in advance is not really advisable. Alternatively you could mail ahead via post-restante with Correos. Only once you're within the country! If you try and ship from...
  4. Peterexpatkiwi

    A call for reguluation or permit on the Francés

    It already is basically fenced off in some areas. That was my point earlier, that those of you have walked it more than once can surely think of a few places where such controls could be instituted. And whilst we talk about the issues this would create for locals frankly I don't recall seeing...
  5. Peterexpatkiwi

    A call for reguluation or permit on the Francés

    Clearly if we are talking about a permit system to walk the camino then the infringement would be 'Walking the Camino without a permit' or similar. Agreed. However the whole concept of 'freedom of movement' is flawed anyway. There are many places that we cannot freely go, that we may think that...
  6. Peterexpatkiwi

    A call for reguluation or permit on the Francés

    The PCT in America utilizes a lottery system. Factors like nationality etc are completely disregarded. It would be relatively easy to transport a few Guardia Civil members, or even dedicated 'Camino wardens' to a slightly more isolated place to check the permits, with offenders being promptly...
  7. Peterexpatkiwi

    A call for reguluation or permit on the Francés

    Thanks for the article @Bradypus . Interesting timing considering that we only just talked about this elsewhere on the forum in the last few of weeks. (Perhaps not surprising because forum members are simply reporting on the same phenomenon.) The guide is quoted as saying that he thinks people...
  8. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    I agree completely
  9. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    Thanks, but I like your analysis - it never occurred to me to factor in the number of weeks! An obvious omission, dramatically lowering the numbers - although the physical exertion and other stressors would of course increase the risks and likelihood of fatal consequences. You are probably...
  10. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    I agree completely, but actually it's those pre-existing medical conditions that make me surprised that we don't have more deaths. An example: cardiovascular disease is the number one Killer worldwide. The CDC statistics (2021) show that the number one cause of death in the USA is heart...
  11. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    Apologies, missed that
  12. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    Yes, but I specifically said 'on the forum'. Mind you, you have just provided that so I guess there is now! This is my point actually. With the exception of your good self few people actually bring these incidents to our attention. Personally I have looked for statistics of deaths on camino...
  13. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    Actually the examples you point to just the tip of the iceberg. As pointed out by @Bradypus, the Spanish Media frequently have reports on these incidents, when the emergency services have been involved. Which to me would strongly suggest that it was 'verified'. I don't recall a recent broken...
  14. Peterexpatkiwi

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    @david g I want to both thank you and laugh - unfortunately I can only choose one emoji. 100% agree with your statement at the end
  15. Peterexpatkiwi

    December camino

    @J Willhaus did the last section from Sarria with some students last December, her excellent thread is here: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/sarria-to-santiago-winter-camino.84433/post-1207189
  16. Peterexpatkiwi

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    Whilst that is normally my experience too, to be fair it totally depends on how many people are in town on the day. And how many are travelling in your individual 'wave'. Even a day can make a difference. Should you happen to be on the peak of a wave and hit a major town/tourist stop on a...
  17. Peterexpatkiwi

    Mud and my Angel

    Well, at least they intervened at the top of the cliff not the bottom....
  18. Peterexpatkiwi

    Mud and my Angel

    Geez mate that's rough! Hope the cuts and scratches hesl pretty fast, and that the bruises etc are manageable. Good on you for sharing - I know first hand that it helps. I hope that the next three weeks go well for you - and without further incident! Peter
  19. Peterexpatkiwi

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    Actually Dick I don't think it's up to the private sector either. And it's got nothing to do with them 'coming up to scratch'. By and large the private sector are doing a fantastic job. Bear in mind that it's only a couple of years since they went through the horrific effects of covid on their...
  20. Peterexpatkiwi

    LIVE from the Camino Walking the CF for Teresa

    Thanks for posting, and safe travels home.

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