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Alas, Donna - it's off for this year. My handyman's wife has been very ill and he hasn't been able to leave her to finish Jamilla.
Should have been leaving tomorrow, but I'm stuck here for another year, as my calendar is planned out for this year and I can't afford two months away except at...
From the first link, above ( http://francistapon.com/Travels/Advice/10-Reasons-to-Go-Hiking-and-Backpacking-with-an-Umbrella ): umbrella as ...
A privacy screen: As thru-hiker Christine Haffner said, "One of the biggest reasons why I was sold on the umbrella: it offers a place to pee behind...
David, I don't know whether to send blessings or (mild) curses your way!
I've been on the internet for HOURS, watching different youtube ways of making alcohol stoves. (Will probably build myself one out of a Nivea tin - it looks great and weighs only about 60 gms.)
AND I've just bought myself...
When travelling I never carry toilet paper. Instead I cut a j-cloth (disposable kitchen cloth) in half, dampen it and carry in a small ziplock bag.
Any mother who's washed diapers will be over the 'ick' that washing it out when used can bring. And there's always somewhere you can wash it...
Hi Alex. Good to hear from another Doc Marten's fan. I actually bought my first pair when I was 60, and they're the ones I'll be wearing, though I have another pair now.
The only problem I've had with them to date was when I visited the Eden Project in Cornwall, after several days hiking and...
My walking shoes will be the Dr Martens (yes, they do make shoes) that I've been wearing all over the world for the past few years. They fit me wonderfully, the soles have hardly any wear at all inspite of having walked for miles, and the toe box is great. In fact, they fulfill all the...
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