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As many of you will know the only mammals native to New Zealand are two species of bat. Everything else has been introduced by humans, the vast majority by Europeans in the last 200 years.
Because of the lack of natural predators a number of these animals - and a few large birds - have become...
There is no right or wrong answer to this.
But you asked "what would you do"?
The simple answer is: I'm there to walk, so I would walk.
What's 3 km more when you're going to walk 800.
Buen Camino!
@Mrna , you may not have realised this but if you click on the blue banner Camino Inglés (from Ferrol/A Corona) that the moderators have kindly installed for you above your first post it will take you to an entire sub forum which is all about the Inglés. There's loads of great information...
@Mrna , welcome to the forum.
1/ Credencial: Readily available at the Oficina Municipal de Turismo e de Atención ao Peregrino at the Port (starting point), according to Google it's open 8 until 13.00 daily.
2/ in April '23 I just carried a silk liner, but I sleep warm so each to their own...
That of course as usual depends on a number of factors, not the least of which being budget. It also depends on the type of person you are. Are you somebody that always needs mental stimulation or are you quite happy sitting and relaxing on a beach. Do you prefer rural, a small town, or big...
I'd forgotten about this! Decades ago I had a French girlfriend and we visited her family for Christmas.
After several days her mother did exactly that, (chabrot). Initially the family expressed shock, she simply pointed out that I was like family and should be treated as such. Where upon...
Classic example of a cultural difference. Many European cultures are far more relaxed about nudity.
Edited to add: although when you consider how multicultural the camino is it would be nice if the Albergue providers took note of other cultures preferences.
That is indeed a shame because as I said I met people from eight to eighty , including a smattering of teenagers and quite a few in their 20s and early 30s. Clearly the time of year must have more influence than I would have expected.
Judging by others reports on the Primitivo over recent...
What a brilliant concept! It's much what I was trying to do from here at home on the Jakobsweg, however the public transport between points started to take far too long. (Ironically my monthly pass also costs €49)
Oh dear I had to start it didn't I! I thought that we were all familiar with this hence my jocular reference. It was supposed to be a pun, sorry!
Yes, it's quite common and we've actually discussed this on the forum before. This custom varies a little from country to country. Bread, sometimes...
@DenWhite , I feel for Ngaire. Having just broken my ankle whilst on the Jacobsweg (camino) over Easter I know how rough it is. If you haven't already do please seriously consider getting medical attention just in case it's actually fractured and not just badly sprained.
Either way it's gonna...
You're welcome. I really loved the Inglès, a little more tarmac than I was expecting however the majority was on very quiet back roads. Whilst there may not be a cafe every five kilometers, there are plenty of cafes etc along the way, it's well supported with infrastructure and an excellent...
Try and locate a physio or similar in the next town you come to and get some professional advice. If it's just general muscle tightness you could always try getting a massage, but if it persists I'd be looking for professional assistance
This is such an individual thing. Some of us like @Pafayac or myself take a few days to get into the swing of things and start to gain any real benefit. Others seem to only need a day or two. The distance you walk per day will also greatly affect the length of the Camino and therefore the...
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