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  1. Tony Lenton

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    I’m assuming that the OP has a form of phobia regarding the top bunk. As such it is unlikely to be affected by rational argument. We all have our forms of “unreason.” I hope she manages to resolve the issue. I’m sure most people, presented with a reasonable request, would accommodate her by...
  2. Tony Lenton

    What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?

    In my experience, having suffered from sciatica for years and having undertaken many multi day walks, stretching before and after the day’s walk is probably the best thing you’ll do. Whenever I stopped I always do shoulder rolls and stretch out my lower back. Your practitioner will advise the...
  3. Tony Lenton

    Has the Camino lost its way?

    Until ill health intervened I undertook all my long distance journeys on foot not as a pilgrim, a rambler or a hiker but simply as a walker. It’s virtually impossible to spend all day outdoors over a number of days without reflecting on “the deeper questions; the riddle of existence etc”...
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    Hi vis vests

    You are right. Use your own sense to assess your own risk and prepare accordingly. I live in an area which could be described as semi-rural with narrow pavements if they exist at all. When walking my dogs at any time I wear a hi-viz vest. Then again I’m 72 and don’t really care what I look like...
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    SJPDP-SDC in 32 days-is this realistic?

    I think you’ve sorted it out for yourself. Go to CLB and pay proper tribute to Albeniz. You’ll be glad you did. Then get transport to Logrono and fulfill your other obligation by walking from there. You can always come back another time to complete SJPdP to Logrono. Good luck and let us know how...
  6. Tony Lenton

    Locals Only

    I wondered if you live near me (East Kent Coast) given your description of intrusions, DFLs and invasion of pubs and consumption of lager and craft beers (or updated Watney’s Red, as it obviously is), parking over your drop down and discarding waste food packaging where they stand. I suspect...
  7. Tony Lenton

    Man arrested for sexual assault on a peregrina in Nájera

    Well done Tom. I’m sure you meant no harm. Kindest regards to you, too.
  8. Tony Lenton

    Favorite Pilgrimage Memoir *Not* Set on the Camino Francés?

    Again not a Camino but a great book nevertheless; The Bible in Spain by George Borrow.
  9. Tony Lenton

    For those who have walked the Camino 2 or more times

    No walk is ever the same as a previous one. I’ve only walked two Caminos but have walked the South Downs Way ( about 100 miles) a large number of times. Nature itself will throw up enough surprises to keep you engaged and your fellow pilgrims will comes in all shapes, sizes and qualities. It is...
  10. Tony Lenton

    A Coruna question

    There’s a lot to do there but also a good, reliable and cheap train service to Santiago and beyond as well as buses to places along the coast. You will not be bored and will eat and drink very well. Best wishes.
  11. Tony Lenton

    Stamps- missing a few days

    That made me laugh. Thank you..
  12. Tony Lenton

    Stamps- missing a few days

    That made me laugh. Thanks.
  13. Tony Lenton

    Two questions to ( hopefully) make you think....

    How many times in normal conversation, say in the pub, at work, on the bus or in the hairdresser/barber do people talk at cross purposes, speak over one another, contradict themselves or fail to answer a specific question. It can be infuriating but also stimulating, funny and sometimes...
  14. Tony Lenton

    Depth on the Camino?

    Thank you for that, Peregrina. I’m not widely experienced in the Camino, though I I have done countless long distance walks and am reasonably well travelled, and have spent a lot of time in Spain. Deep spiritual experiences occur rarely in life. They occur, perhaps, slightly more frequently than...
  15. Tony Lenton

    The Camino Ingles - a short review

    I found Casa Avelina a most hospitable and helpful place on my own Camino Ingles. We were soaked to the skin when we happened upon it. The two women couldn’t have been friendlier and after drying off, a bite to eat and a drink they called us a cab to a nearby hotel. I’ll never forget their...
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