Bob P

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Joined: Mar 5, 2018

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  Bob P replied to the thread Possible daily cost of Camino Frances, single traveler, 9/2024.
  
  In 2018, my cost for 5 weeks averaged out 28/day. This year, I did 5 weeks with only a few more privados and my average went up to 54/day. Everything cost more now.
  
  Jul 20, 2024
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  Bob P replied to the thread Will the Protest Against Tourists in Barcelona Come to Santiago?.
  
  After my Camino this year, I went on cruise to Alaska. The town of Skagway goes from a population of 940 to population 14,000 when 4 cruise ships roll in. I know an active local resident and they are trying to do something to limit/stop 4 ship...
  
  Jul 9, 2024
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  Bob P replied to the thread Do you attract pilgrims?.
  
  I like the handshake idea 😉 I have patch on my day pack and a patch on my backcountry pack, plus tattoo on my calf. It has become a joke when people notice,,, and my wife just says "Oh no, don't start talking Camino with him" Appalachian Trail...
  
  Jun 23, 2024
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  Bob P replied to the thread Bronze Scallop Shell…Carry-on?.
  
  I have had a 3" ballpoint pen, shaped like baseball bat confiscated. I have had spices removed because "that could cause respiratory distress".. I have had Kevlar fishing line removed from my expensive fishing reel in my carry-on because it could...
  
  Jun 7, 2024
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  Bob P replied to the thread Travel to Saint Jean from Barcelona.
  
  Last month, we bussed Barcelona to Pomplona and then took a taxi to St. Jean. Taxi was negotiated before departure at 150 euros for 2 passengers. Taxi driver was an aspiring race car driver. No accident, but ridiculous ride.
  
  May 28, 2024
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  Bob P reacted to Gobsmacked by the World's post in the thread Compostela: Electric Bikes Excluded? with Like.
  
  So this whole thread is not about cyclists at all. It is about riding the Camino paths by motorcycle. If it is a two-wheeled cycle with a motor attached to the drive chain, it is a motorcycle. Whether the motor is powered by gasoline...
  
  May 24, 2024
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  Bob P reacted to mattythedog's post in the thread Compostela: Electric Bikes Excluded? with Like.
  
  AMEN Gobsmacked!!
  
  May 24, 2024
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  Bob P reacted to bks's post in the thread Compostela: Electric Bikes Excluded? with Like.
  
  In B.C., where I'm from, one normally says "On your left" or "Passing" but that's English. One of the difficulties bikers how have is that an inordinate number of people are wearing headphones and they won't hear you no matter what you do or say.
  
  May 24, 2024
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  Bob P replied to the thread Compostela: Electric Bikes Excluded?.
  
  Interesting,,, I live on Texas, have biked Colorado, New Mexico and most of the states over to Florida. Bike back, car back, car up, etc. is real common. Left and right is usually just car warnings. Now that you say it,,, maybe I'm the wierdo...
  
  May 23, 2024
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  Bob P replied to the thread Compostela: Electric Bikes Excluded?.
  
  I just finished Frances last week. As a percentage, bikes are still low. In 4 weeks there was not a day without a fast bike encounter. Yes, there are very some considerate riders. There are also NOT considerate. When 2 "pedal bikes" are going...
  
  May 23, 2024
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