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    The Origins of the Route Napoléon Name

    The historical documents illustrated by the story of Sharpe have very catchy tunes. :) I think the song is original. i'm planning on learning the words for next time Edit ---- ---- ---- ---- I should actually link the proper version...
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    Do I need spikes for icy terrain when walking from Burgos to Leon next month?

    and for the more forensic reader... while my last listed camino was 2014 and the shoe above is 2015. I also walk on other trails.
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    Do I need spikes for icy terrain when walking from Burgos to Leon next month?

    I have noticed over the years that US shoes don't really do mud. The traction always seems to be designed for dry conditions. So it isn't a daft question. Not by a long way. And proper vibram type boots do tend to be heavy. I have been using trail runners. The Hoka Challenger suits me but...
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    A Spanish Mystery: Is a ‘Masked Restorer’ to Blame for a Church’s Botched Repair?

    these are the basic principles here in England- I'd be surprised if the Spanish ones differ much. https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/buildings/principles-of-repair-for-historic-buildings/
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    A Spanish Mystery: Is a ‘Masked Restorer’ to Blame for a Church’s Botched Repair?

    IIRC it is considered good practice to repair using a different coloured mortar to the original. Adding 'history' to the historic.
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    Transport between SdC and Porto

    We once hitchhiked. It was most excellent fun. Meeting local people you couldn't have met any other way. Travelling as a pilgrim is travelling in a bubble, a lovely bubble, but still... The only real problem with hitch-hiking was explaining that we didn't want taking three hours out of...
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    Pre-Camino walking regimes - are they worth it? Do they work? Are they needed?

    I suspect that people that can give themselves a break do okay.
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD International Irony

    If international flights had been stopped 14 months ago there wouldn't be a pandemic. We were lucky. SARS killed 50% of people over 60. The chances of Covid becoming more lethal are not zero until the entire world is vaccinated. I am amazed that we allow people to fly at all. If chaotic...
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    Trail Runners I'm Looking at

    I know what that is like I also have the high top of arch and narrow heel. I've found Keen Newport sandals to be quite a good fit. Also had Asolo recommended but never tried any yet.
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    Trail Runners I'm Looking at

    Rob Hoka are nice enough. The latest clifton 7 has a lower cup to the back of the foot. My partner who has tendon issues swears by them. The only downside is that I think you can have too much grip. And they are pretty grippy. I'd probably give them a try if I was you. Fin Edited due to...
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    How do you wear a hat with a backpack?

    I was told by my optician there is a connection between macular degeneration and bright light. sunglasses are a good thing
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    The things I have grown to appreciate about this forum

    It's a nice idea. I'll stick a forum patch on my rucksack next time.
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD When the Camino again has Pilgrims...

    Being held back makes me want to go forward. Maybe when I can go I won't want to? I'm making no bookings.
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    lost photo journey site

    Doug Fantastic, that is the one, the same photos. I think they must have changed the layout. I'm feeling quite emotional after browsing this. (probably due to civilisational stress.) A godsend. Thank you.
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    25 Habits of Successful and Happy People

    though I'm not massively outwardly successful I have to agree. I do all those things. And I'm happy with my lot.
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