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  1. dick bird

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    I think Doug is trying to point out that a town having a statue of a pilgrim is not proof that it was ever on a Camino route - an indication that it might have been, but not proof.
  2. dick bird

    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    I think it was the French writer Blaise Pascal who apologised to his friend for writing such a long letter as he didn’t have time to write a short one.
  3. dick bird

    Too hot in August?

    Starting the VdlP in August from Seville would be insane but up in Galicia a lot cooler. It is unlikely to rain then, hot but not unbearable. More importantly, there will be shade and shorter distances between towns and villages. Set out early and carry water.
  4. dick bird

    Pilgrim rubbish left at Fisterra - video

    I suspect that if you just had somebody walking up and down ostentatiously depositing momentoes into a large black plastic bag, the practice would soon stop.
  5. dick bird

    Mid March Planning Head Aches

    March is a very unpredictable time of year. Not only that, different parts of northern Spain can have very different weather, and averages are meaningless because there is year on year variation. Be prepared for cold weather and wet weather and accept that you may end up carrying it all. Shorts...
  6. dick bird

    Primitivo trail conditions in June?

    The two routes are very similar in terms of terrain etc so it’s 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. But at this time of year both should be good.
  7. dick bird

    Camino fatigue?

    Maybe heed Rebekah’s advice: the Camino has obviously given you a lot, maybe give a little back?
  8. dick bird

    Just started El Camino Vasco del Interior.

    We’ll be starting the Vasco Interior from Irún in about two weeks. Any tips and information will be gratefully received, even reciprocated if we get the chance.
  9. dick bird

    Lumbier Gorge Way-marking.

    And have a look round. It’s a nice little town. The bar next to the church does very good food.
  10. dick bird

    Lumbier Gorge Way-marking.

    We have just done this, and it is spectacular. From Sangüesa, you follow the road to Liedana, then you follow the old railway Camino verde, which is actually way marked through the gorge. You will probably stay in the hotel Iru-Bide unless you plan to walk through in one day, not advisable. From...
  11. dick bird

    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    “If a farmer bought 3 bushels of wheat for £1..17s..6d, how much would it have cost him if he’d bought a cwt?” Now you know why Britain abandoned the imperial system and decimalised its currency back in the 70s. And why my generation (the ones that didn’t die before we got old) are very good at...
  12. dick bird

    Snake identification

    In the extraordinarily unlikely case of snake bite: immobilize victim and body part; bandage tightly from bitten area to torso and from torso to bitten area; get medical assistance as soon as possible. Chances of full recovery are very, very high. This is more than can be said for being bitten...
  13. dick bird

    Snake identification

    We have a lot of snakes in Australia, and one simple rule: if you see a snake, leave it alone.
  14. dick bird

    Ruta do Mar (August 2024)

    They stayed in hotels mainly, but I don’t think they were cheap.
  15. dick bird

    Ruta do Mar (August 2024)

    I haven’t walked it but friends who have tell me it is very lonely, challenging and no albergues, but very beautiful. Good luck.
  16. dick bird

    Low fee ATMs. Where

    Agreed, but nor do I expect my barber to charge €50 or the equivalent for giving me an all over number 1. €7 for an ATM withdrawal. I think that is excessive.
  17. dick bird

    I may have broken my leg! Pls help in Pontevedra!!!

    Go, or get taken by taxi, to the nearest Centro de Salud. If they can’t help you they will arrange for you to be taken to someone who can, probably an ambulance. The Spanish health system is excellent from my experience.
  18. dick bird

    Camino Catalán from Montserrat through Huesca

    Taxis are quoting €40, so we have decided the road is the best option. It adds a few kms but will be easy walking, probably quicker and still a 25 k day max. We’ll let you know how you get on. Ena albergue is a little gem, by the way.
  19. dick bird

    Plastic Storage Bins in Santiago???

    That can happen, but I’ve had a backpack classed as oversized in a large drysac. Didn’t cause any delay fortunately. Large bag is definitely an option.
  20. dick bird

    Camino Catalán from Montserrat through Huesca

    This thread has been revived, which is a good thing. We are currently in Ena and wondering how you get down to Santa Cilia without having to negotiate the path between the Monasterio Viejo and Santa Cruz de Seros e.g. bus or taxi options. All suggestions welcome. It’s been a fabulous Camino, by...

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