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Hands up! Where are forum members from?
The Wiki article concerns the political situation from 1801 to the 1920s - the modern title was adopted in 1927 (it would seem) - "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". Bradypus : apologies - our posts crossed. (edit)- mjal
- Post #40
- Camino de Santiago Forum: How to join and use the forum
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St Cuthbert's Way - a short Pilgrimage route in the UK
I need to begin by saying that we live within 2-3 hours drive of the Way so that we can plan expeditions within the time of the weather forecast - say up to 10-12 days ahead. We walked several stages of the St Cuthbert's in October last year, beginning on the 7th, with no concerns. In January... -
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A great thanks to the irreplaceable @mspath
The thread title engendered instant alarm - was Margaret seriously unwell or something worse? I was greatly relieved when I perused the entries. Perhaps it's just my mind-set as a retired family physician - years of frequently dealing in "bad news" of all kinds. I am always impressed by...- mjal
- Post #23
- Camino de Santiago Forum: How to join and use the forum
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How to get Meningitis shot in Spain?
Having the (correct) immunisation administered in Spain should not be a problem but you should check with the university that the certificate will be accepted... The Texas Department of State Health Services website is silent on this point but, if an exemption from the vaccine requirement is...- mjal
- Post #6
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
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Should we give recommendations on the forum?
This is the equivalent of the Tripadvisor one-star review which is based solely on a failure to answer the 'phone...- mjal
- Post #18
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
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Ultimate Dog Repellent
"when she’s just trying to say hello" The next dog-owner who says that to me may receive quite a surprise... We do not wish your canine to "say hello" to us - keep the animal on a lead - and use the lead properly i.e. it should be short enough to prevent any question of contact with the...- mjal
- Post #109
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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John Brierley is seriously ill - an invitation to send messages of thanks and support.
An Irish Times article in December 2007 suggests that he was 59 at that time so now probably 74 or 75. Sad news - we can only express our sympathies and offer our hopes for improvement.- mjal
- Post #7
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
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Ultimate Dog Repellent
Not strictly relevant to the Camino but I think it is to the OP's concerns and to some of the opinions so far expressed. As a rural GP (family physician) in the UK, I treated a large number of patients with dog bites. My professional partners had similar experiences. Face the facts - dogs DO...- mjal
- Post #47
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Pamplona lodging near train & /or or bus stations
The "train station" is 1.5km from the base of the "ascensor" which conveys you to the edge of the Old Town with the Cathedral a mere 750 metres further...you will have been walking through streets with many bars and restaurants.- mjal
- Post #14
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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Don’t forget your driver’s license!
According to www.gov.uk... "You do not need an IDP to drive in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK." If your licence was issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man you might need an IDP. And there are 3...- mjal
- Post #19
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
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Crowding on the Camino Francés?
As one who has taken up points made in earlier posts, I disagree : if remarks are made which, in a member's opinion, are contentious (or on other threads, frankly inaccurate) should they simply be ignored? Deleting comments is not useful - later posts may make no sense and, in the case of...- mjal
- Post #46
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Why Walk the Camino? Where? When? With whom?
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Crowding on the Camino Francés?
May I say immediately that, especially since the advent of Covid, I am almost always in agreement with your posts? However... There is definitely a pejorative flavour to the idea of a difference between those who need to have their world predefined and those who trust to their own abilities to...- mjal
- Post #36
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Why Walk the Camino? Where? When? With whom?
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How to find a meal on a busy Sunday in Viana - are we doing it wrong?
That was partly why I asked for expansion of the "long story" though a priest with possession of a pair of trousers belonging to a lady is quite intriguing in itself.- mjal
- Post #24
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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How to find a meal on a busy Sunday in Viana - are we doing it wrong?
I crave the moderators' indulgence to allow you to expand the "long story"!- mjal
- Post #22
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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Advice please! West highland way vs Camino Frances
You seem to be saying that June to September is LOW season for midges - am I reading this correctly? This opinion is not supported by my own (local) experience nor any of the usual online sources. "Midge season" is variable but can run from April/May to September. In most years, there will be...
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