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Such an interesting topic out of the blue. Thanks Kiwi-family. My husband & I will celebrate 40 years next year & I've warned him it's going to cost him plenty!!!! (tongue in cheek) although the laugh maybe on me if travel is still out of question at the end of the year. Interesting though I...
Ha Ha Nicky, I was exactly the same for my 2nd, 3rd & 4th camino!!!! I'm about to begin my 5th camino this time on the Norte and I've been too busy to plan, train or think about it, all I know is I have my return airfare and first nights accommodation booked in Irun. As others say everything...
I also love IceBreaker, have used it for many, many years. My short zip collar is beginning its 10th year on Camino's & mountains climbed. At home, I wash in a (front loader) machine on wool or silk cycle and I'll put it in a dryer but take out whilst still hot and not completely dry. On a...
Some hours of the day I feel I'm a tourist, others I know I'm a pilgrim. What changes? the weather, the paths, the people you meet, the scenery, up hill or down, walking along a road or a forest floor, hot showers, cold showers….none of these lead to the ultimate answer, I think it depends on...
David, I'm with you re the difference in muscle strength re men and women. (Yes ladies I believe we are tough!!) I walked the VDLP with my brother and whilst we carried similar weights he was able to carry it easier and lighter, if that makes sense. Being taller he was also able to cover the...
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