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  1. Phil Smith

    The queues in Santiago

    I imagine the parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16) is apposite here?
  2. Phil Smith

    Courage in the Darkness

    Not sure if this is the right place for this, but felt it responded to the theme of courage and solidarity...
  3. Phil Smith

    Our superpower!!

    Saw this and thought it would serve the purpose of explaining why all this walking we love to do is so important! https://amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jul/28/its-a-superpower-how-walking-makes-us-healthier-happier-and-brainier
  4. Phil Smith

    Veterans... who walked first?

    I'm only a part-time, and only recently walking the Camino. However, I was hooked in the late 90s when my mum bought me Paulo Coelho's The Pilgrimage. Lately, though, I have been looking for more descriptive than fictional accounts. I found this fascinating book in Barter Books in Alnwick...
  5. Phil Smith

    General How to Hike Downhill question

    This the best advice - everything else is supplementary.
  6. Phil Smith

    Showering and changing/washing clothes...how often?

    ....ah, the joy of occasionally staying somewhere that provides a towel; shower in the evening and the morning. Amazing what a little deprivation can do to your sense of appreciation!!
  7. Phil Smith

    Confessions of a Fat Pilgrim

    This thread feels like a confessional for the overweight. Many thanks to Robo for starting a conversation I truly feel a part of. I know when I first started this malarkey the weight I was carrying was the major issue. Agonising over the merits of a super lightweight sleeping bag or some extra...
  8. Phil Smith

    Protein bars yes or no?

    You're spot on about the issue of not being well hydrated. When walking in hot weather I routinely add rehydration sachet to my water - picked this tip up from the forum before my first stage. I'm a bit of a tyrant with myself on keeping myself well hydrated with walking. Still felt the bars...
  9. Phil Smith

    Protein bars yes or no?

    With or without onions? A seemingly contentious issue!! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/12/tortilla-town-betanzos-no-onionists-spanish-omelette-recipe-rivalry
  10. Phil Smith

    Protein bars yes or no?

    Whilst there is plenty to eat on The Way it is not always the right fayre. On our second foray (in April) we had "shivers" etc at the end of the day, even when it was warm during the day. The protein bars did eradicate this on the third foray (again in April). I'm 53 - maybe it's something with...
  11. Phil Smith

    Daily Distances v Risk of Injury for those who are not exactly Fit or Slim

    Great to see this; I'm still part way through my first Camino as I just can't get away for the time to do it in one go. This gives me encouragement ... many thanks.
  12. Phil Smith

    Microbreweries on the Way?

    In Leon, really close to the cathedral.... I really enjoyed http://www.fourlionsbrewery.com/edad/ Great beer and good food.
  13. Phil Smith

    Snowing in Burgos.

    What a truly different Camino experience we are having in our third installment ... rain, wind and snow. When the sun comes out it is lovely, but it has been rare. Prepared for the rain ... it's the lower temperatures that have caught us out. Thankfully the warmth of welcome by fellow...
  14. Phil Smith

    SNCF Sale on (Late January)

    Many thanks for the information. Do you need to be travelling in January or can they be booked for any time of the year but purchased at sale price in January? If I were using this it would probably be April. Thanks

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