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My wife and I had returned from a wonderful trip in Europe and I saw a movie being advertised on our streaming application. Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez in "The Way". It was not earth shattering or life changing, but we thought what a really...
I walked the Camino because it looked like a nice long scenic walk. It was that simple.
I loved the idea of changing landscapes; from mountains to forest to vast areas of farmland.
I love history and art, and I love good food and drink. I...
I live in Mexico, but a gringo, but my wife is Mexican. I just asked her and her sister and they both said Actriz.
I buy poles new cheap poles in Spain for all my caminos. I only go to Decathlon as a last resort. I have always asked for Bastones...
Fully agree. I had never used poles before El Camino. Wisely, I decided to take a pair, and watch some videos about how to use them properly.
As I walked, I understood better and better how to combine the grip and the position of the wrist...
Our opinion is pokes are a necessity not a luxury. Do you have power steering , power brakes in your car? Have you ever driven one without them? Poles will help, save you. Ask us how we know.
Buen Camino
Tonight I am in Burgos and use them every day. Just managing on rocky surfaces but also when you need to jump over long stretches of water, mud. I would not do without. If worried about transport, get the collapsing hiking poles.
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