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Thanks for the very honest post, I can relate to much of what you've written. And well done for pushing yourself through and on your accomplishments. Many of us spend our lives procrastinating and regretting. Now onwards and upwards.. ultreia... -
I've just completed the Camino Mozarabe from Almeria. My first Camino was the Camino Frances from SJPDP in October 2021. I don't have a trip report as such. I know people who trip on mushrooms are advised to have no expectations, but secretly...
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It may be surprising to some of you but as far as the typical Swiss Army pocket knives are concerned there is an important difference between airports in EU countries and airports in the USA: Official policy in US airports says that pocket knives... -
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This has brought back great memories of being in the debating society when I was around 15 years old. .
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Why do you need a multitool or pocket knife? I used to always travel with a Swiss Army knife, and even thought about purchasing one when I arrived in Spain for my first Camino. The Camino is pretty darn civilized. If you want meat or cheese...
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MarkyD replied to the thread Can I pack my small multi tool in carry on luggage (backpack)?.Always a chance they'll snaffle it off you for some reason or another. I had a screwdriver confiscated in Porto once, one of those DIY tools with interchangeable bits (but no blades), I didn't even remember that it was in my carry-on luggage. It...
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MarkyD replied to the thread Water, water....I usually carry 2L bag in backpack, but rarely fill it to max., so it probably would be 1.5 litres. I drink about 0.5L before breakfast stop. I then have a 1L bottle in a front pouch, which I use to top up as I go, depending on distance between...
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MarkyD replied to the thread Afraid of top bed without fence.Get one with a red "night light" feature, works great for navigating the bunk-dorm-corridor-bathroom route without disturbing the masses
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The muni in Berducedo on the Primitivo I stayed at has literally no railings on the top bunks. We were assigned the last two bunks, both top and one of them was literally tied with a cord to the handle on the window. Untying it caused the bunk to...
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I will add to your fear with a short story. During the early 1980's while doing my OE I stayed in a Youth Hostel north of Vancouver somewhere. The rooms had bunks and a concrete floor. I was allocated a bottom bunk. Above me was a young German...
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