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Un bastón o unos bastones y (generally) una actriz o unas actrices. wrt the latter, policial correctness exists at different levels in different countries although the RAE does allow ‘Actor’ to be either masculine or feminine. -
Native Spanish speaker here, although not from Spain. Bastones is probably correct, but palos may also work. To me, a “bastón” is more akin to a walking cane used by the elderly, but I don’t know a specific word for trekking poles. Being that...
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KariC reacted to Paulo Arantes's post in the thread Tibial fracture after 600 km on French Camino with
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Hey there! I wanted to chat about my experience on the 2017 Camino Frances. I'm pretty average physically, maybe a tad overweight, did some training (could've done more), and could've lightened my backpack a bit. Started off strong from SJPP... -
It takes 8 people to swing it (not saying they're paid but that doesn't mean it should be free). Then you have the cost of maintenance, cleaning, coals/incense, insurance, and if it generates a bit of income so be it. I've heard people getting...
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KariC replied to the thread Copo de agua.Copo is a flake; copa is a glass. I don't think that was the source of any confusion or resistance, but couldn't hurt to ask for what you are trying to get! ;)
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I've been a fan of Hikers Wool since 2015 when I first used it on Camino. It's wonderful stuff. Providing a soft padding and natural oils on 'hot spots' as they occur, so that blisters can be avoided! I've been trialling a new version of Hikers...
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KariC reacted to chunter's post in the thread Is it permissible to skip Sarria to Santiago? with Like.
The walk is full of celebration and , for me, quite emotional. Met lots of interesting people in those last stages too. Personally, I feel it is part of the experience but we areall different.
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KariC reacted to SeñorJacques's post in the thread Is it permissible to skip Sarria to Santiago? with Like.
I just finished reading the wonderful "Walking With Sam", actor/director Andrew McCarthy's memoir of walking his second Camino Francés with his 19-year-old son, where he talks about dreading the part of the walk between Sarria and Santiago - and...
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Definitely do not PARK your backpack on a chair that another patron might be able to use. Sitting at a table with others is quite customary on the Camino, so please leave other seats at your table open.
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When you order a Caña, it will usually be nice and cold and you can always get another one if you want. A large beer for me gets warm before I finish it.
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