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I bought a new rain jacket for my pilgrimage from Le Puy, and the rain went right through it. Now when I buy a rain jacket, I put it on and take a shower before I trust it on a long walk.
Yes, France is generally friendlier to dogs. While walking the Chemin (2017), I met up with some friends who were camping with their dog in Sauges. We had dinner at a restaurant and brought the dog along. The only thing we were asked was "is the dog in heat?". She wasn't and the owner gave...
I walked from Le Puy in 2017. It was an "accidental pilgrimage", I had stumbled across a $200 round trip ticket to Paris a week before and immediately bought it. My French was rusty at best, and I had little time to brush up-- either speaking French or walking up hills!
It was easy to meet up...
Interestingly, my two sisters and I just had our first "Sisters' Adventure", and my older sister asked pointedly what we expect on a vacation. We each had very different takes on "a vacation". My older sister especially. She likes to go to get pampered and not have to arrange things or make...
trying now.
the road goes ever on and on
down from the door where it began
The second line was an edit. I am using safari on a MacBook air, running 12.7.4.
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I find most Americans are more modest about nudity. Of course, there are variations from family to family and person to person. But overall, I find americans are more modest now than when I was little. For example, when I go camping with teenagers they will take turns changing privately in...
He could carry it a few days and decide whether or not it was worth the carry weight. Also, he probably would feel more confident about not bringing it after a few days.
I was a bit worried about this as well, as I was walking with my 13 yo son. But it's really not a big deal. Shower quickly, dress quickly. I turn my back on the room to change my shirt and bra. I changed my underwear when I had more privacy when at the toilet. But others changed in their...
Ack! The Dinner/Supper/Tea/Lunch confusion! At my grandparents' farm, midday meal was dinner and the largest meal of the day. Supper was in the evening, and smaller (like tea but a bit later). At my parents' house, Dinner was in the evening and the largest meal, and we had lunch at midday...
Well, I live (and hike and camp) where it snows and while that's definitely a snowfall, I wouldn't call it heavy. Snow shoes or cross country skis anyone? And a sled to get down that hill!
I suppose it depends on how fast you walk up the hill. ;)
My son and I had a picnic lunch by the river there and walked up and had quite a bit of time before dinner. On the way, I stopped a lot to take photos- (really to catch my breath and rest--we were jet-lagged having arrived in Paris...
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