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Gary Martin reacted to good_old_shoes's post in the thread Bugs / Insects on Route Frances with
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I am a magnet for biting insects. Never had any issues in Spain. Maybe a mosquito here an there, but much less than what I am used to from home (Germany). Have never seen a tick in Spain. Spiders leave you alone unless you try to hurt them... -
Gary Martin reacted to gordon1's post in the thread Are you 70+ and still walking Caminos? with Like.
Today I arrived in estella. What a difference a year makes. Last time it is was with my wife, now sadly on my own. The closest you get on the Camino is something very special. Only when you lose the one that made it special illustrates the...
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Headphones isolate you from your surroundings, so yes I wear them in the albergues as I try to get to sleep, but when I am walking I want to be aware of and to appreciate my surroundings.
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I think people walking with headphones are fodder for bicyclists. I do not understand the connection between headphones and private moments.
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The land through which the Norte goes is beautiful, and so very different to the CF. I really don't think you need to look much further, or over think things. The only observation would be that 4 weeks is probably not enough, so you would need to...
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Gary Martin reacted to Shefollowsarrows's post in the thread Looking for advice for Camino Primitivo with Like.
I remember 11 years ago and 9 caminos ago saying it was a once in a lifetime thing 😆😆
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The age of consent in Spain is indeed 16 but the age of majority is 18. Anyone under 18 is considered a minor. There are restrictions that apply to that which a minor may do. Sexual congress is fine. Reserving a hotel room may offer a significant...
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Gary Martin reacted to CWBuff's post in the thread Help choosing between CF, CdN, and VdLP with Like.
Agree with the 1st answer that it seems that CF "speaks to you ". For many (and yes in no small way- thanks be to The Movie), myself included, it's almost a natural way to start a Camino...no complete explanation...it just IS. I humbly suggest to...
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Really tough call. The Frances to me 'feels' more like 'the' Camino. It has a special energy. But it's harder to be alone. Haven't walked the CdN, and may not, due to lots of road walking. VdlP. Loved it. You'll find solitude and amazing...
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Gary Martin reacted to good_old_shoes's post in the thread Help choosing between CF, CdN, and VdLP with Like.
Between the lines, it seems you're really drawn to the Francés ("the" way), but worry it might be too crowded? Maybe it helps to know that if for some reason you realize it's not working for you, you can always change routes. There are really...
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