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I had never even heard of it when a friend suggested it. I dismissed the idea initially but several months later I revisited the prospect. I enjoy new experiences, cultures, ideas, etc. Once I booked the international flights, it was a done deal in my mind.
Never say never but once was enough...
Entitled selfishness is expecting everyone else to change their behaviour because you don't like it.
If I don't like the noise I wear earplugs, if I don't like the headlamps I wear a sleeping mask. It's my problem so I find my solution. I can't control what other people do but I can control my...
I met Minjung while on the CF and her music was so uplifting. We encountered each other a few times and I was always amazed that she carried her guitar in addition to her regular pack.
She's back there now
Minjung on the CF
Never say never but I also have no plans to return. I had an amazing time but there are far too many places that I have yet to see, new challenges and experiences that are waiting,
I don't drink milk so I've never had a café (con leche/latte/au lait) but it's fine because I like the taste of coffee. I would just order a café solo.
I remember being in Asia and my beverage of choice became the "long black". When I got back home I tried ordering it at a Starbucks and nobody...
I had built a few days in just in case but luckily never needed them. My friend speaks Spanish so she was able to find a place for us and we spent the time unwinding in Santiago.
Your motivations are your own so only you can decide if it’s right for you now…or ever.
I haven’t done multiple caminos because, for me, there are for too many places to visit for the first time.
I'm a strong proponent of merino. In addition to the CF, I've used them on a trek in Nepal and they didn't smell even after several days of usage. When using synthetics at home I found that I had to use a special detergent as they still sometimes smelled even after washing.
I guess I’ll be the contrarian. I have done the CF and I feel no need to do it again or any other for that matter.
Never say never but there are too many places I haven’t been to for the first time. New friends to make, new cultures to experience, new foods to try, etc.
Perhaps when I’ve...
I haven't used it in years but at the time I used the free option at wordpress.com for daily updates and the occasional photos.
I don't know if it has everything on your wish list but you still have time to check it out.
Buen Camino
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