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WisTom reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread New Camino Movie -The Way My Way - World Premiere with
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What makes this one stand out from the others? On the whole I am not a great fan of Camino movies or videos. Why would I want to see this one in particular? -
2kg heavier than what? Who set that target figure for you? The only real question is "Do I need this?" If something really is essential then you must take it with you. If not then you can leave it behind. Up to you to decide what is essential.
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Just had a look at the properties of methane. Less dense than air and therefore another possible lifting gas. On routes like the Primitivo where there is frequent access to fabada asturiana and sidra natural it might be a useful alternative...
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Something a little unusual on the Spanish news websites today. Two pilgrims forced to climb an oak tree to escape from a cow defending her calf. Apparently they called the Guardia Civil from their perch in the tree and the Guardia moved the...
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WisTom reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread Time for more compostela type certificates? with Like.
Or just stop issuing the Compostela and other certificates altogether? Is an endless succession of pieces of paper really necessary? As the pilgrim office no longer takes any active interest in a pilgrim's motives the Compostela no longer really...
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WisTom reacted to Undermanager's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino Levante with Like.
WoW! Great photos. More please. You must be feeling alive walking through the crisp air.
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WisTom replied to the thread Sleeping Bag Compression Sack.Just a word of caution. I had an Enlightened Equipment quilt that I stored in a compression dry sack on my first caminos. However, I didn't take it out of the compression bag when I returned home. Eventually, the down won't de- compress and...
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WisTom replied to the thread Gronze Maps app in the Apple Store.Just finished stage 26 of the Camino de Levante in Toro today (ending tomorrow in Zamora and connecting to the VdlP). I could not have done it without the Gronze Maps app. I can't tell you the number of unmarked crossroads and forks in the road...
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WisTom reacted to jsalt's post in the thread Is it OK to write emails in English when booking accommodation? with Like.
Forget emails, you are more likely to get a reply if you use Whatsapp, in Spanish. Mobile numbers in Spain start with +34 (Spain’s dialing code) followed by: 6 . . . It’s very easy, using Google Translate: I would like to book one bed for one...
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WisTom replied to the thread Chinese shops???.Chino/a does mean Chinese and when used as an adjective is completely neutral. A Chinese restaurant is a restaurante chino (unless you're in Perú, where they're called chifas). I passed a China Bazaar today entering Medina del Campo - Bazar...
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