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  1. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    I agree completely
  2. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    Thanks, but I like your analysis - it never occurred to me to factor in the number of weeks! An obvious omission, dramatically lowering the numbers - although the physical exertion and other stressors would of course increase the risks and likelihood of fatal consequences. You are probably...
  3. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    I agree completely, but actually it's those pre-existing medical conditions that make me surprised that we don't have more deaths. An example: cardiovascular disease is the number one Killer worldwide. The CDC statistics (2021) show that the number one cause of death in the USA is heart...
  4. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    Apologies, missed that
  5. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    Yes, but I specifically said 'on the forum'. Mind you, you have just provided that so I guess there is now! This is my point actually. With the exception of your good self few people actually bring these incidents to our attention. Personally I have looked for statistics of deaths on camino...
  6. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    Actually the examples you point to just the tip of the iceberg. As pointed out by @Bradypus, the Spanish Media frequently have reports on these incidents, when the emergency services have been involved. Which to me would strongly suggest that it was 'verified'. I don't recall a recent broken...
  7. Peterexpatkiwi

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    @david g I want to both thank you and laugh - unfortunately I can only choose one emoji. 100% agree with your statement at the end
  8. Peterexpatkiwi

    December camino

    @J Willhaus did the last section from Sarria with some students last December, her excellent thread is here: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/sarria-to-santiago-winter-camino.84433/post-1207189
  9. Peterexpatkiwi

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    Whilst that is normally my experience too, to be fair it totally depends on how many people are in town on the day. And how many are travelling in your individual 'wave'. Even a day can make a difference. Should you happen to be on the peak of a wave and hit a major town/tourist stop on a...
  10. Peterexpatkiwi

    Mud and my Angel

    Well, at least they intervened at the top of the cliff not the bottom....
  11. Peterexpatkiwi

    Mud and my Angel

    Geez mate that's rough! Hope the cuts and scratches hesl pretty fast, and that the bruises etc are manageable. Good on you for sharing - I know first hand that it helps. I hope that the next three weeks go well for you - and without further incident! Peter
  12. Peterexpatkiwi

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    Actually Dick I don't think it's up to the private sector either. And it's got nothing to do with them 'coming up to scratch'. By and large the private sector are doing a fantastic job. Bear in mind that it's only a couple of years since they went through the horrific effects of covid on their...
  13. Peterexpatkiwi

    LIVE from the Camino Walking the CF for Teresa

    Thanks for posting, and safe travels home.
  14. Peterexpatkiwi

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    If you mean trail maintenance, provision of facilities (water, toilets) - perhaps, in some areas, but that’s not what is under discussion. But accommodation? There are no "authorities responsible" ! Accommodation on the camino is not a right.
  15. Peterexpatkiwi

    Snoring. AARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!

    That’s only some, and the answers lie in @Undermanager post I think
  16. Peterexpatkiwi

    Snoring. AARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!

    No, not unreasonable, I think you’ve covered both sides rather well. Tolerance and steps to mitigate the problem.
  17. Peterexpatkiwi

    Re: Current Lunch Prices

    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...
  18. Peterexpatkiwi

    Re: Current Lunch Prices

    It will just be put to one side and served to the next client. The regulations are very, very different.
  19. Peterexpatkiwi

    Re: Current Lunch Prices

    Cointreau with dinner? Afterwards I understand but with?
  20. Peterexpatkiwi

    Re: Current Lunch Prices

    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...

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