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  1. Barbara

    Has the dog “policy” on the Camino changed?

    I once did a walk in France with a dog and a donkey. Not even my dog, his owner was on holiday. Sometimes the dog got to stay in my room, sometimes in my tent, and often in the stable with the donkey. Sometimes all three of us were in the stable. We all had a great time. Just don't expect a...
  2. Barbara

    The Camino will provide?

    I think that's the best and most profound post I've seen on this thread. I'm not terribly keen on Oliver Cromwell myself, but he did at least have a deep belief in what he was trying to do. For those who disagree with me and for those who think Cromwell was entirely misguided and that the...
  3. Barbara

    Has the dog “policy” on the Camino changed?

    They may even be local, of course. I have dogs and walk them but don't take them on holiday. They get a live in sitter. BTW, if you like dogs I am planning a few trips away and the French countryside is great for training walks! On one of the French Caminos, even.
  4. Barbara

    The Camino will provide?

    Oliver Cromwell, at the Battle of Edgehill in 1642, is supposed to have told his Roundhead troops in that opening fight of the English civil war, ''Put your trust in God, my boys, but mind to keep your powder dry. Which is a way of saying that you need to take some of your own responsibility if...
  5. Barbara

    The Camino will provide?

    Not recently. But yes, they have all happened. Because I'm a human being I helped the pole loser and the hungry pilgrim. Not a lot I could do about a camera ten kilometres back other than suggest asking at a police station. I didn't see the cuddly toy post. I've helped non pilgrims in non...
  6. Barbara

    The Camino will provide?

    Yes, of course. Sometimes my supper has been the tired packet of instant noodles in the bottom of my bag. But 1) there was a packet of noodles and 2) I didn't expect the Camino to provide a miraculous three course meal. I don't rely on the "Camino provides" It's not helping people that annoys...
  7. Barbara

    The Camino will provide?

    Or do you prefer Cromwell's attitude? Put your trust in God and keep your powder dry. I am starting to get tired of the attitude that it isn't necessary to take reasonable care and thought, because somehow there is this warm, fluffy, and benevolent spirit called "The Camino" that will make...
  8. Barbara

    Monte de gozo xunta albergue

    There are cheap, mostly good, places to eat very close. Ask the hospis for recommendations. Not all are open in the evening.
  9. Barbara

    Lost and found

    I usually lose a single sock. I once left a rather nice hat on the back of a chair. Next day there was an even nicer one on my bunk when I arrived.
  10. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    That would work nicely
  11. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    You use a small discreet light held in your hand. How hard can that be? The screensaver on a phone works nicely. I didn't say it was wrong to go off topic, but hey, start a new thread if you want. I'm adding a bit more to my reply here. I answered your original post where you started this...
  12. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    It doesn't work very well, then.
  13. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    Outside hiking you will probably not disturb many people who are tired and would like their sleep. We are discussing what happens in a dorm, admittedly a bit off the original topic. Believe me, your red light will disturb me.
  14. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    Last time I used St Christopher's Inn they swapped me to a bottom bunk before I asked. Was using a stick for a knee problem but I didn't think I looked that decrepit.
  15. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    I did once, after being woken twice by the same person with head torch threaten to rip it off her head, jump up and down on it, and make her eat the pieces. It didn't happen a third time. I'm not proud of what I said but after a long hard day I really needed my sleep. At least I would have...
  16. Barbara

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    That's a very reasonable question. There are usually as many lower as upper bunks, not many places now with three tiers. A polite request to exchange if only uppers remain should work if you explain. Also mostly there is a safety rail. You can also send a message in advance asking if your...
  17. Barbara

    Bar Etiquette

    Please don't turn round in a crowded bar while wearing a backpack without checking you aren't about to knock someone or their glass!
  18. Barbara

    Camino Dating

    Well, that's all very sweet (mostly) All I would ask is that if romance develops into action would you please get a room, I once spent some considerable time as a hospi calming a "situation" involving inappropriate behaviour in a bunkroom and an elderly unwilling observer who was trying to have...
  19. Barbara

    Inviting reflections on the wider costs of walking a Camino

    My car is twenty years old. I fly a tiny aircraft that is also twenty years old and uses the same amount of fuel per km as the car, which I need to use for essential travel that can't be done by bike. Short journeys and holidays I go by bike, and some train travel will also be involved. Once a...
  20. Barbara

    Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino

    I'm so sorry. I didn't think you would understand anything less pointed.

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