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It's clear from the discussions you really need two modes to cover all bases--one, a local SIM card for phone ahead for accommodation, and an Internet-based app like Whatsapp for the family. That was our experience too. As the use of online comms apps spread I think you may even find albergue...
"Bad manners" is a cultural thing. In Africa walking in the middle of the road is considered normal behaviour (even though a passing motorist might hoot long and loudly, everyone laughs about it.) Your last sentence is absolute key. Perhaps those holding you up might there to teach you a lesson...
What did you in turn do that 'got on their nerves' ;) For me, I'm sure there are a few pilgrims who've grumbled about "those damn South Africans who sat drinking wine in the kitchen till way past midnight'. To those pilgrims, sorry guys, it was unintentional, but the conversations were just so...
We were having coffee and pastries for breakfast at a local's bar in Aulla, on the Via Francigena. When I got up to pay, the bartender told me someone had already paid for our food! We suspect it was the parish priest, who we'd met briefly the previous evening, and had spotted in the crowd...
Interesting question. I used one years ago that no longer exists, so I did a quick search to see what's new. Wow, the features are now very cool, back then the app was very basic. Have a look at this list...https://www.keepgo.com/blogs/articles/top-10-apps-for-trip-logging
Very interesting firsthand observation, and a valid point. I don't know of research that has data about the working life of pilgrims. On what section of the Camino did you volunteer?
Thanks, very valid point. Would you agree that, given that most walkers have jobs, a recommendation is to always build in say five days flexibility, just so there's less stress about being at a certain point, on a certain day?
Don’t know the book. English is not my first language so sorry if the question sounds awkward. See my reply below, hope it clarifies what I have in mind.
My own list of five plus one then: Spend more time in churches along the way. Pick up after themselves at open-air loo spots. Learn a little Spanish history & culture before starting. Watch the boitefumeiro live, not on your cell screen. Take a small detour to an interesting...
What are they?
Things that you see people NOT doing, that you know would improve their experience if they did.
Crowdsourcing a series of articles I'm writing on pilgrimage. I'll post the links to Medium here when they're complete!
TIA
Charl
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