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I know I'm being a bit pedantic but it always bugs me that he's been walking for about a week - and then suddenly he can be found at the albergue in Orisson !! Just my little thing ;-)
Mine began shortly after I arrived in Villafranca the first time on an early morning bus in the pitch black (it was 5am....) and realised I had no idea where to go or what to do. I sat and waited for dawn to appear and then simply followed some early morning pilgrims out of the town. My...
Interesting that you feel it's acceptable to have a go at me without knowing me, my circumstances, or even stopping for one second to ask why I say what I do. You want to be judgmental - go ahead. I learned not to be ....it took me probably 500 of my 800k but it was a lesson well learned ....And...
I've just come back from the Frances and only thrice in 34 nights did I end up on top. Simple reason - once I'm up there I really can't get back down. It caused great hilarity the times I did. On those occasions it was because in Casa Garcia the ladder was at the end and didn't have the stupid...
I have this wonderful app that makes real postcards out of my photographs !! I choose, add, press send and hey presto, my family and friends get them two days later. No stamps, and no hunting for post offices in deepest El Ganzo...;)
I took my iphone on my 120 mile section last year. For the sake of a few ounces I had my camera, 4 novels, a torch, and emergency contact (which I needed once !!) I used it sparingly for phone/data access but saved a huge amount if weight on other items.
I loved walking alone but the once I met...
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