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    Quick word in praise...

    So . . . . Which app?
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    “Cheating”

    What bewilders me is the importance that people appear to attach to a piece of paper. If you know what you have achieved, and your God knows what you have achieved, and how you have achieved it, that is surely all that matters. Why would you need a piece of paper? In this context, ‘cheating’ is...
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    “Cheating”

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    Any wild life safety concerns on the French Way??

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    Forced Booking Cancellations

    I had a somewhat different problem that is worth sharing: On booking a room I was told by the booking company that there were no single rooms left but I could have a triple, at a much greater cost. Since I was desperate I accepted this. When I arrived at the accommodation the receptionist asked...
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    External Chargers on Airplanes

    I have just bought an Anker Astra E1 6700 for use on my CF starting next week - but there seems to be some doubt about taking external chargers on airplanes. What is the situation - hand luggage, hold luggage, or not at all?
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    Hiking poles with Ryanair

    An ancillary question: Does it help if dismantled poles fit inside a carry-on bag? Checkin staff wouldn’t see the poles, but they would need to go through the security x-ray check. Would that security check cause problems? In other words, does the problem arise with the airline or with airport...
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    Is this a sign?

    The following may seem a bit cynical but it is prompted by your story of the candles and absolutely reflects my own views: Some years sgo I was in a church in a small tourist town in the south of France. A glass display cabinet held ten or twenty letters and stories from people who had needed a...
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    Dangers of Walking Poles

    Good advice, JillGat. I have Pacer Poles myself and have used them for many years, but those peregrinos who buy non-pacer poles on the camino need to know about the dangers of loops.
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    Dangers of Walking Poles

    Walking Poles are a wonderful accessory, and I get the feeling that some pilgrims are buying and using them for the first time. Good for you. A few words of caution, however: Never put your hands completely through the loops, which I have seen many people do. If you have your hands through the...
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