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Yes, I was joking about the pole resale market, but the rest is for real. I'm not suggesting this as a way around airline security. Rather, this apparently satisfies their prohibition against sharp pointy things. Also, and possibly of greater benefit, grinding down the tip by necessity require...
Yes they are. When I asked about mobility aids they offered to set up a ride or wheel chair ahead of time, but still referred to the pole tips as the problem. I think they are able to see the blunt tips now with the scanner and let them through. This is in U.S. airports though and the European...
I called TSA to find out how I could get through with my hiking pole, necessary because of my new disability, and they advised that the problem was the sharp tip. So, I ground it off. Three flights now through major airports and not a word from TSA. I keep a rubber tip on it and it works great...
I'm a veteran pilgrim, but have recently suffered an injury that has left me handicapped. I can walk, but with great difficulty. Still, I find that I'm unable to give up on my love of Caminos. I'm going to try for another one, maybe next year if I can get my legs to work well enough. My...
The first time I saw Martin Sheen throw on his backpack in The Way, I knew it was only full of crumpled up newspapers. Nonetheless, it was the inspiration for my six Camino's. There will be a re-release of the film in 800 theaters for one night only on May16. In my area (Seattle) there were...
Don't be sad Nan, be glad. Think of the memories we both have that others don't, or won't. Share your stories, and live in the reverie of days gone by. It'll put a smile on your face for sure.
When Paulo Coehlo said "Do it now" he wasn't kidding. Six years ago I completed my first Camino at age 60. As I write this I'm looking at the early morning sunrise from the lounge at the airport in Madrid, having completed my 6th Camino. My 6th and last! Six years ago I had the knees God gave me...
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