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When I started my camino on April 1st I was hiking with a working cellphone and two hiking poles. By the time I got near Astorga I also had two safety whistles: a small one attached to my pack and a seriously super-loud one hanging around my neck & very visible.
Nate, just so you know I deleted my tweet at those 2 guys when I read your first note that the person had been located. Hugs to you, Tina & Cedric most of all. I'm in Villavante now, staying in Hospital de Orbigo tomorrow (Thursday), Astorga on Friday & Saturday. If there's ANYthing I can do for...
Mysticl, I could give you a run for your money in the slowness department. I get passed aaaall day long until there's literally nobody left to pass me. But like you, I like to take my sweet time & not get myself overexerted. I just don't like turning purple and getting drenched with sweat, so I...
Grogan, I do the same thing on steep downhills! I think it looks like I'm dancing, or fooling around somehow. I must be adding a lot of steps… but my knees say it's worth it!
I do another goofy-looking thing on steep ascents. It's an actual Thing though, called the Rest Step. You kinda kick one...
Wow!! I hope all that clears up for you, doesn't look like a very comfy Way. I'm going to be taking the same route on April 1st. I don't relish the idea of facing what you're in, but if it happens I'll just have to deal with it, won't I. Glad you found a nice place to hunker down. Stay warm &...
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