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The EU rules permit a 60mm blade. We’ve had repeated protracted discussions on this over the years.
Interestingly the UK rules (which haven’t changed since we were in the EU) use almost precisely the same words as the EU, but with slightly...
From what I read on the TSA website, your multi-tool, although small, would be prohibited.
“In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on bags. Multi-tools (multipurpose tools) with knives of any length are...
The Burguete bomberos had another busy day yesterday. Picking up two pilgrims with symptoms of hypothermia and exhaustion near the Lepoeder pass and another near the Croix de Thibault who was taken to the Burguete medical centre...
Not a meteorologist but I do have some experience of walking in similar altitudes and terrain. Looks like there is rain in the forecast for tomorrow and temperatures should remain above freezing most of the way. The predicted minimum snow level...
Spanish tiendas and supermercados DO have plastic bags. I believe they charge €0.05 per bag.
To avoid this, and to use as a "possibles" bag, I have used a near-identical item for the past decade...
Stores do provide bags if you ask, but your own shopping bag is more environmentally friendly, and can do double duty as a bag to take your items into the shower area.
When I first walked the Via (Seville to Merida) I didn't meet a single pilgrim.
Next time (Seville to Astorga) I met 3 German guys, all in their 50s.
Recently it's gotten more diverse, different nationalities and more women, but still older and...
I’ve read in a few places that the typical pilgrim on the VDLP is an older European man. Not everyone of course, but this would be the largest demographic. Just wondering if that’s still the case or does it attract a broader demographic in 2024...
I walked in mid-April 2 years ago and it was snowing when we started. In fact, they closed the 'Napoleon route' but let us through as we were booked in Borda. The wind when reaching the top nearly blew us off the path. Then it was torrential rain...
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