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  1. Peterexpatkiwi

    Is this a thing I can do?

    If you booked accommodation somewhere you could possibly ship to them (with their permission of course) however booking that far in advance is not really advisable. Alternatively you could mail ahead via post-restante with Correos. Only once you're within the country! If you try and ship from...
  2. Peterexpatkiwi

    Compostela: Electric Bikes Excluded?

    @fkmueller , that is one heck of an introductory posting. Welcome to the forum!
  3. Peterexpatkiwi

    Hiking Sandals on the Camino

    Trail runners with the sandals as a backup, also used for hostel & evening wear
  4. Peterexpatkiwi

    Camino fatigue?

    Yes, it's sad when you love something so much and then suddenly discover that you've lost the magic. It can happen for any number of reasons, and let's face it, your most recent experience was far from optimal. It doesn't necessarily mean that it's gone forever but clearly you definitely need a...
  5. Peterexpatkiwi

    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    In my experience most hostels have similar rules although I must say that when I was managing a hostel they were somewhat more stringent than these. Bar the fish rule! Like you I have a love/ hate relationship with fish, and it's smell. Another smell that is all pervasive is curry. A Fijian...
  6. Peterexpatkiwi

    Are passport copies accepted at albergues?

    A 35+ year old Macpac Edited to add: considering that I was traveling for nine years and would have worn it for months at a time during each of those years, Plus on numerous trips since, I'm personally astonished it's still in such good condition!
  7. Peterexpatkiwi

    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    I think that's part of the problem, that many think of 'etiquette' the way you've mentioned. (And it is of course one example of the meaning). Let's face it, it is an old-fashioned word in this day and age. Is that perhaps why not many have actually answered the OPs ( admittedly tongue and...
  8. Peterexpatkiwi

    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    Hmmm, what would Mike O'Leary do in this situation... Locker's - extra. Showers - metered to 3 minutes - pay for extra time ( actually, perhaps a good idea anyway, Spain has major fresh water issues). Access to kitchen - extra Individual shoe/pole locks, 50c Blankets - extra (should be...
  9. Peterexpatkiwi

    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    Now that’s quite a thought! Imposed perhaps during busy periods. No one is ever going to complain if you charge less!
  10. Peterexpatkiwi

    Backpack?

    Gerardo, welcome to the forum. As the others have mentioned above that is a rather large pack, and most of us carry something between 30 and 40 liters. Not only is the plus 60 big it is also very heavy - 2.7kg empty. My 32 litre backpack is 1.4 kg, most backpacks of similar size also have a...
  11. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    I agree completely
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Peterexpatkiwi

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    Apologies, missed that
  15. 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...
  16. Peterexpatkiwi

    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    Ditto, but @TravellingMan22 said "3K miles" ! Geez, I wouldn't! Much as I like my Western brethren, that's as bad as calling a Kiwi an Aussie! The Scot's have a separate Parliament for a damn good reason - they do not consider themselves English.
  17. 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...
  18. Peterexpatkiwi

    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    Chrissy, I have a great deal of respect for you but I struggle to understand your reasoning in this case. I use it all the time. For example if I was to talk about the price of something - say my car. If somebody inquired about the cost I would simply say '15 k'. Ditto in a professional...
  19. Peterexpatkiwi

    A Coruna to Betanzos

    Mapy.cz shows quite a pleasant walk via the bike trail, but it’s 32,3km not 23km. The Google route is solely along the road, and looking at the satellite view, at least part of it may have no pedestrian access- although you could probably work around that.
  20. Peterexpatkiwi

    Stamps per day from Porto??

    No, nothing's changed - it's still one stamp a day and two for the last one hundred kilometers. But as @Albertinho says you've got plenty of room, doesn't hurt to get into the habit and get two per day. Bom Caminho

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