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  1. Bob91

    Sello (stamp) Obsession: Is there a medical term for this?

    As a retired physician, I vote for sellophilia.
  2. Bob91

    Rest days

    When I planned my camino, I had no idea what to expect. I read, both on this forum and in several books, that many people like to take some days off from walking -- zero days. So, I factored in some days off to rest and some days in case of illness. Being older, 69 at the time, and from an area...
  3. Bob91

    The "distance certificate" - something to consider

    I am neither artistic nor literary, but many forum participants are one or the other, and some are both. Perhaps people could put together ideas for a document that one could order and purchase through Ivar's business. It could possibly include a list of places where one stayed and maybe even a...
  4. Bob91

    For coffee addicts that like to walk early

    Last fall, a member of our Camino family carried such a backpacking stove. On the few occasions we lacked a kitchen or breakfast source, she heated water for us. I ALWAYS carried packets of instant coffee and my own cup. I can't put into words how important coffee is to me in the morning. On...
  5. Bob91

    Poll Do you listen to anything while walking?

    I brought earphones (the cheap ones from Apple with the wire) but never used them. I preferred to walk with my thoughts. However, it never bothered me to see someone walking with earphones or earpods or whatever. It's their Camino, too. While walking alone I had some great conversations with...
  6. Bob91

    The Camino Isn’t A Pilgrimage Anymore

    This thread brought back memories. I walked my Camino last Fall for multiple reasons: secular, societal, personal, selfish, cultural, and religious/spiritual. I didn't care whether someone walked more or less than me, whether their pack weighed less, whether someone transported their bag, or why...
  7. Bob91

    If you are staying in a private room are you tipping the help?

    Interesting thread. Personally, I tip well, especially at local restaurants that we utilize frequently. People work hard. I hope my tips help them. I assumed I would tip in Spain. After reading the above comments, I think I will tip on the camino, but I now know the issue is complicated. Perhaps...
  8. Bob91

    Using WhatsApp in Spain? Also 112 versus Alert Cops.

    Since Spanish phone numbers beginning with 6 or 7 indicate a mobile phone, would texting work just as well as WhatsApp? Are there specific features of WhatsApp that makes it preferred in Spain? Bob
  9. Bob91

    The Camino and discernment/insight/life decisions

    Great thread and excellent comments by all! I have not yet done my planned pilgrimage across Spain, so I can't speak specifically for the camino. However, I have walked a number of 1-2 week long backpacking trips. Walking alone for hours at a time can be painfully boring or blissfully rewarding...
  10. Bob91

    Guthook Guides, is it reliable?

    I used the Guthook app for some backpacking trips on the Appalachian Trail. I recommend it to everyone. It is the go to navigation app for long distance hikers, I planned to use it on my Camino Francés hike in 2020 but had to cancel for obvious reasons. I now plan my camino for either November...

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