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    Mahonsk reacted to henrythedog's post in the thread Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT with Like Like.
    Whatever you’re comfortable carrying? But how many know what that is? Participants on here range from lightweight fanatic racing-snakes through to those who are entirely unaccustomed to even one day’s long walk with a sack and the 10% ‘rule’ is...
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    Mahonsk reacted to KevinWilcox's post in the thread Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT with Like Like.
    As ever, many different views. It goes without saying that lighter is better but the only rules worth following are these; When you put it on, do you feel loaded or ready to roam? You want it to be the latter. Once you're on the trail, how does...
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    Mahonsk replied to the thread Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT.
    It’s sooooo easy to get caught up in all of this. What if you were 100kg?? Bottom line is, people tend to over pack stuff as they forget that there are actually shops and things where you can buy stuff if you really need it and bins or recycling...
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    Mahonsk reacted to LexKatherine's post in the thread Poles or No Poles? with Like Like.
    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
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    Mahonsk replied to the thread Poles or No Poles?.
    We found them invaluable. Even on the flat, they propel you a bit quicker. Tip…… make sure you hold your hands through the straps the right way. Otherwise a flight stumble could easily snap your wrist.
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    Mahonsk replied to the thread Bugs / Insects on Route Frances.
    Only on the Meseta did we encounter any problems. Flies, and they were just relentless. I think they were attracted by our sweat. We WILL taking nets next time around. We also encounter a massive swarm of bees. We had to walk through them for 50...
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    Mahonsk replied to the thread Shantiago - a Camino song in shanty style.
    Google, Somewhere Along the Way, by the Aussie singer, Dan Mullins. My Wife and I were lucky to spend some time with him and some of his Family on our Camino in 2022. Once that song gets in your head it’ll stay with you. We can’t wait to get back...
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    Mahonsk reacted to Leila99's post in the thread Shantiago - a Camino song in shanty style with Like Like.
    Fantastic! Thanks. Got me in the mood as I am leaving in two weeks. Hope the “tune” will not echo in my head through 750km 😆🤣😀
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    Mahonsk reacted to PiesIrlandeses's post in the thread Is it OK to write emails in English when booking accommodation? with Like Like.
    Avoid abbreviated dates when booking. In Europe, 3/4 means 3 April, not 4 March. That might be a problem if you are on the Camino on 4 March, and looking for a bed. Write the month name to prevent misunderstandings.
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    Mahonsk reacted to jungleboy's post in the thread Is it OK to write emails in English when booking accommodation? with Like Like.
    While ‘cama’ does indeed mean bed and you will not be misunderstood if you use it as in this example, the term for a dorm/bunk bed in an albergue is ‘litera’.
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