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The is (was) a forum member called Weiho from whom I bought a watercolour several years back. His work is accomplished and very evocative of the camino experience. Maybe approach him via a private message to see if he is still active.
Hi Bradypus, they are indeed the same species but considered different sub-species. Maybe that explains the difference in behaviour. The American version has the sub-species name 'horribilis', so who knows. I am glad there are less of them in Europe.
Funny, but I think that just a few signs discouraging litter like this could be posted on the Way, with specific reference to toilet paper, with possibly beneficial results.
There are quite a few rhetorical questions here Flatlander. Appreciate you are exercised by this issue but there are less grating ways of pursuing this discussion.
By the way, I am also from Australia, and a former cyclist. In my opinion there is no 'strong bent' against cyclists. In fact...
I use an Italian or German SIM and roaming is free across Europe. However, there is a problem in that when I attempt to access my Australian bank online via my phone the website sends a security code to my Oz number, which of course I cannot use. My bank does not allow a foreign number to be...
I thought about it Jeff, but still don't get the diluted sewage reference. If you fill from a tap then you are using the mains water supply, which also provides drinking water.
That's a good point, but I guess if it were not potable it would be labelled accordingly. (I hope!) I've availed myself of cemetery water in Germany and France and have been grateful. If it looks like the tap is connected to the mains I use it; if it were from a spring I would be hesitant...
Actually quite sage. You can generally rely on a tap being available at a cemetery, although I have no idea why. It can be a 'life-saver'. And certainly, the locals don't seem to mind.
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