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Too many emojis can make a post hard to read I think.
But the subtle use of emojis 'sparingly' can help with communication / understanding.
It is far too easy for the written word to be misunderstood.
Particularly when it's an attempt at humour ;)
I went to the REI site and looked carefully at the pictures. Noted that it has many of the same features as the REI Trail 40 which I have carried for over 1000 miles on the VF and mountains of W Washington. It has suffered through a fully...
I purchased an REI Flash 45 about 7 years ago, it’s my lightest pack, with less accouterments but a reasonably comfortable pack and I’ve used it several times. It only has a top opening to save zipper weight (not my preferred design), it’s a...
Whilst walking the Le Puy route, I met several who walked from Saint Palais and joined the Le Puy route into SJPdP.
I walked the Baztan (Bayonne to Pamplona, therefore not going thru SJPdP — lovely option. I was the only pilgrim — walked thru...
Le Puy route is fantastic— but Cahors might be a stretch (definitely too fast for me, but I prefer to limit myself to 20 kms per day). Figeac or Rocamadour is definitely a reasonable option. Le Puy is a route best savored. :)
The other routes are...
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