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  1. David

    How to order from Decathlon Spain if in Canada/USA.

    UK is outside the EU so you might have better with Decathlon luck there though their delivery info only mentions our Royal Mail - but I agree with Peter, above, better to try them on before buying.
  2. David

    Returning Home & Preventing a Bedbug Infestation!

    Horrid!
  3. David

    For Sale/Wanted E - Mountain bike for sale

    Sounds good - would help those interested I think, if you said what model it is - Trek are great bikes. What is a medium frame? As in, how tall are you? Is that a 400W battery - as in, 16.6AmpH battery or 400W motor? Buen Camino!
  4. David

    1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List

    Wow! Will you look at that!! Outstanding! .. and I can see that there is still room to carry, say, a long sleeved thermal vest or even a compression bag packed light down jacket (chilly nights) and lunch, couple of filled bocadillos. And, Paul, I see that with water you use the concept of fill...
  5. David

    1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List

    I posted it as I really like the concept. Though is probably too minimalist for me. I like to carry food, a proper waterproof poncho, a down jacket, etc. and he wore that shirt for 56 days without washing it, so carried no spare. Thing is, to travel so light means that water isn't a problem...
  6. David

    Rip off Restaurant

    HHmmm .. I am not sure. Here in Bath (UK) in the old Guildhall Market there is a cafe - really good one but 1960s style - that is the cheapest in the area ... I have been going there now and then since 1972 ... so beautifully old fashioned and a 'proper' cafe. I just checked online - Two coffees...
  7. David

    1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List

    Hi. Shawn and Lainey are a lovely couple - so positive! - who now live in Galicia and have a Youtube presence "Days we Spend" with plenty of excellent and informative Camino videos - they are Camino veterans. This is Shawn's lumbar pack list, fully explained - why and what .. is fascinating...
  8. David

    Maybe a rude question! How old are you?

    I live in this world I think ...
  9. David

    Camino Francés favorites not in albergues?

    Burgos, Casa Pancho - Calle San Lorenzo, 13, 15, not far from the Cathedral in small side street. Founded 1958, authentic local cuisine at good prices and here's the thing - the locals eat there! Very friendly and helpful - lovely wines too. https://barpancho.com/bar-restaurante/
  10. David

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    Hi Nina. These are my personal views - not fact, not necessarily right or correct, just from my viewpoint. Sleeping liner: - ? something to sleep in - liner, lightweight bag (you don't say when you are going so don't know climate for you). In the UK Trail do a fleece envelope liner that opens...
  11. David

    It has begun!

    Buen Camino - tell us about the shoes!
  12. David

    Maybe a rude question! How old are you?

    Zimmer frames with scallop shell motif? Scallop shell shaped wigs? Shell stamped incontinence pads? Large print guides? Shell shaped name label to pin on coat? Slippers, blue and yellow dressing gowns? ;)
  13. David

    Maybe a rude question! How old are you?

    Still sleeping?
  14. David

    Maybe a rude question! How old are you?

    Have cast but do wonder if the results will show our age variations or the most common age groups that respond to questionnaires.
  15. David

    Start date

    Buen Camino!
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