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  1. Charl

    Have you practiced, or received a random act of kindness on your pilgrimage?

    Wow, giving up space in your private room must be one of the ultimate sacrifices! Thanks for sharing.
  2. Charl

    Communication with Home

    It's clear from the discussions you really need two modes to cover all bases--one, a local SIM card for phone ahead for accommodation, and an Internet-based app like Whatsapp for the family. That was our experience too. As the use of online comms apps spread I think you may even find albergue...
  3. Charl

    5 things most pilgrims don't do on the Camino (but should)

    "Bad manners" is a cultural thing. In Africa walking in the middle of the road is considered normal behaviour (even though a passing motorist might hoot long and loudly, everyone laughs about it.) Your last sentence is absolute key. Perhaps those holding you up might there to teach you a lesson...
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    5 things most pilgrims don't do on the Camino (but should)

    What did you in turn do that 'got on their nerves' ;) For me, I'm sure there are a few pilgrims who've grumbled about "those damn South Africans who sat drinking wine in the kitchen till way past midnight'. To those pilgrims, sorry guys, it was unintentional, but the conversations were just so...
  5. Charl

    Have you practiced, or received a random act of kindness on your pilgrimage?

  6. Charl

    Have you practiced, or received a random act of kindness on your pilgrimage?

    So important to always have snacks on hand, yes.
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    Have you practiced, or received a random act of kindness on your pilgrimage?

  8. Charl

    Have you practiced, or received a random act of kindness on your pilgrimage?

    I'm glad you survived your fall to walk another eleven Caminos, if I'm counting correctly...
  9. Charl

    Have you practiced, or received a random act of kindness on your pilgrimage?

    We were having coffee and pastries for breakfast at a local's bar in Aulla, on the Via Francigena. When I got up to pay, the bartender told me someone had already paid for our food! We suspect it was the parish priest, who we'd met briefly the previous evening, and had spotted in the crowd...
  10. Charl

    Looking for an good app to set up my journal of the Caminho to family and friends

    Interesting question. I used one years ago that no longer exists, so I did a quick search to see what's new. Wow, the features are now very cool, back then the app was very basic. Have a look at this list...https://www.keepgo.com/blogs/articles/top-10-apps-for-trip-logging
  11. Charl

    5 things most pilgrims don't do on the Camino (but should)

    Very interesting firsthand observation, and a valid point. I don't know of research that has data about the working life of pilgrims. On what section of the Camino did you volunteer?
  12. Charl

    5 things most pilgrims don't do on the Camino (but should)

    Interesting topic. Is there any kind of solution to give seniors priority? I'd have thought hosts would be able to think up something.
  13. Charl

    5 things most pilgrims don't do on the Camino (but should)

    Almost everything you said is on my shortlist of topics... thanks so much!
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    5 things most pilgrims don't do on the Camino (but should)

  15. Charl

    5 things most pilgrims don't do on the Camino (but should)

    Thanks, very valid point. Would you agree that, given that most walkers have jobs, a recommendation is to always build in say five days flexibility, just so there's less stress about being at a certain point, on a certain day?
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