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  1. Sansthing

    For introvert crowd-averse pilgrims

    On my first Camino a few years ago I met a pilgrim in O Cebreiro, a woman around my age, who turned into a bit of a problem as she wanted to be with me all the time. I explained that I wanted to walk alone at my own pace during the day, which she respected but every evening she would turn up and...
  2. Sansthing

    What a week!

    Thank you Rachael, I managed to join them briefly on a video call. Just as well I didn´t try to go, it now looks like I have the dreaded virus, although only mildly thank goodness (I´m 74!)
  3. Sansthing

    What a week!

    A day to remember in more ways than one. Glad it turned out well. My youngest son is getting married today in a quiet civil ceremony followed by a meal. We are in lockdown so I will be unable to go. Difficult days.
  4. Sansthing

    While Waiting to Walk - What are you doing?

    I am shielding in my apartment but trying to walk 4000 steps a day. One full circuit is 75 steps...gets a bit boring. My poor dog follows me round wondering what on earth I am doing but at least we get a bit of exercise. Other than that I am reading, potting and have started blogging again...
  5. Sansthing

    Poll Where do you come from?

    Born in England, living in Brazil.
  6. Sansthing

    Mystery

    If you put your bar of soap in one of those little mesh bags that lemons etc come in, and tie it off with string, you can then hang the bag from your 'S' hook. You can use the soap without taking it out of the bag!
  7. Sansthing

    The back of beyond

    In Brazil I´ve heard "where St Jude lost his boots" to denote a faraway place!
  8. Sansthing

    Court Ordered Camino

    I met a French social worker and young offender on the VDLP a couple of years ago, and our paths crossed so often we became friends and ended up doing most of the Camino together. The social worker had a tough job at times but handled difficult situations very well and the improvement in the...
  9. Sansthing

    Have any of you left the Camino and done long walks elsewhere?

    I´ve done the French Camino twice, followed by the Via de la Plata. Before that loads of walking in the Lake District (UK) but before my first Camino I did the Inca Trail in Peru...an unforgettable experience. This year I am doing the Camino Ingles (short but sweet due to time constraints). My...
  10. Sansthing

    3...2...1...Camino!

    3...2...1 Madrid here I come (gulp) Sunday 8th for Seville and the VDlP. Buen Camino to all my fellow pilgrims. Sandra :arrow:
  11. Sansthing

    Walking Speed

    Age - 66 Height - 170cm average speed - 4km/p/h Sandra :arrow:
  12. Sansthing

    Trail snacks

    My favourite lunchtime food was meio curado cheese and a crisp green apple. For snacking along the way there is nothing better than dark chocolate and a handful of nuts. None of these weighs too much and they are full of energy-giving calories. Sandra :arrow:
  13. Sansthing

    Tarta de Santiago

    I checked out the tarta recipe on the link (thanks Falcon) and amongst the ingredients it lists "sugar flour". I´ve never heard of it, can anyone enlighten me please? Thanks. Sandra :arrow:
  14. Sansthing

    GPS for Camino area

    I took a simple pedometer with me which only weighed a few grams because I also like to know how far I've walked...unfortunately it didn't work properly :mrgreen: Sandra :arrow:
  15. Sansthing

    What are the Do's and Don'ts of Albergue Etiquette?

    Do as you would be done by! Sandra :arrow:
  16. Sansthing

    How many miles/day?

    Before my first Camino I followed a carefully planned 16-week exercise programme (which bored me to tears) which included walking with a full pack and exercises - I had no problems to speak of from Roncesvalles to Santiago. For my second Camino I did no preparation whatsoever and again had no...
  17. Sansthing

    STOP PRESS!!

    Your ticket will be stamped on your credencial, with a symbol of Neptune holding a scallop shell. Sandra :arrow:
  18. Sansthing

    Win a bottle of Johnnie Walker by answering these questions.

    Well at least I was the first to guess it was Ivar! Sandra :arrow:
  19. Sansthing

    Win a bottle of Johnnie Walker by answering these questions.

    Looks like our friend Ivar to me...where? No idea, maybe at a Camino conference or in a museum! Sandra :arrow:
  20. Sansthing

    One year on...

    I have just realised that I started my first Camino one year ago today, doing the Frances from Roncesvales. What memories it brings back and how much I want to do it all again! I am hoping to do the Portugues or even the Frances again, maybe next year. It is strange how even a year on I think...

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