Yes I witnessed such anger last week from a very unreasonable passenger to a flight attendant who was trying to solve a problem that included people with physical disabilities. The selfishness of some people at the moment is extraordinary!
I would suggest you leave your poles at home and buy new ones in St. Jean at the start of your walk. They're relatively cheap, and when you finish you can leave them for another pilgrim to use so you won't have to carry them home. I did this and it gave me great pleasure! Buon Camino
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