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  1. Vanessa Oz

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Ivar's Covid bulletin

    I'm a fully vaccinated Australian living in rural Victoria. Our state has been in lock down for over 220 days since March 2020. We currently have locked borders between australian states so travel within the country is almost non existent. Also we are not allowed to leave the country without...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Camino Frances Open?

    Been trapped in a big island for a year. Still forbidden to leave unless can prove compassionate grounds it that I am a politician, a rock star, a billionaire or famous actress. Though I feel a great loss for so many that have had been ill it died & the great tragedy for their families &...
  3. Vanessa Oz

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Covid19- groceries...what to do

    I saved the little mesh bags my onions come in, I take them to the store for all loose fruit & veg items ie. mushrooms & beans. It irritates me that loose potatoes are $4/kg but in a 2Kg plastic bag they are $3/kg, the same with the "ugly" fruit & veg...all pre packed in plastic.
  4. Vanessa Oz

    Camino with PTSD

    change how you view snoring. mostly it is rythmic. i hate snoring but have been acused of same. horror😭 ive always had ear plugs used twice in 100 roughly nights albergue. you sync your breathing to the snoring becomes almost relsxing zen 😀
  5. Vanessa Oz

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    im older walk slow need orthotics. im one for a light weight compsite _goretex boot. great on uneven terrain
  6. Vanessa Oz

    From which country this pilgrim is from?

    Mont, vegemite & a key ring kangaroo hanging from my backpack... mmmmmm Aussie 😄
  7. Vanessa Oz

    "Buff" question for native English speakers

    I did a bit of research and came up with the following information. and a great alternative description on "multifunctional tubular bandana" or "tubular bandana" My interpretation is that Mr Rojas invented a product & called it a "Buff", the product has become so popular that the word buff has...
  8. Vanessa Oz

    Dutch custom of 'dropping'

    Ditto as a 15-16yo in Venturers for my QS
  9. Vanessa Oz

    What are your favourite places on the Primitivo?

    I'm planning Primitivo Apr/May 2020, 3rd time planning hopefully this time it will happen:cool: Like many pilgrims I tend to take each day as it comes rather than pre-planning every stage. Thank-you all for the great info it will help me with a "little" pre-planning to take in some gems.
  10. Vanessa Oz

    Why you should not walk the Camino del Norte (or at least not until you have read this post!)

    I walked SJPdP to finisterre then onto Muxia in Apr/May 2014 - fabulous. This time (2017) I was going to do CP from Lisbon, but was put off by too many roads. Have opted for a balance - train to Tomar, bus to Fatima, bus to Porto - Walk to SDC starting 29/03 (12 days). Car to Santander -...
  11. Vanessa Oz

    Start date fixed

    I broke the 1st section into 2 days - overnight orrisson then roncesvalles. I wore the one pair of boots for walking and had a pair of "walking" sandals to change into of an evening - give the feet a breather". I walked in those sandals for 2 days (30Km) due to a blister. The boots provided...
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