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  1. Papist Giant

    Patches, Shells, & Symbols

    I mainly meant meaningful significance, but the symbolism of a physical unburdening- enough to notice a difference in my pack would be meaningful. Maybe, the greater the size of the stone, the heavier the weight on a person's soul.
  2. Papist Giant

    Patches, Shells, & Symbols

    One personal tradition that I've done is to buy a medal of the Saint and have a priest from that site bless it. I like the notion that a shell only be granted once I reach Finnestre, as proof of my journey. If a shell identifies myself as a pelegrino, I might bring one from the U.S. then...
  3. Papist Giant

    Patches, Shells, & Symbols

    I've read somewhere that it is recommended (traditional) to identify oneself as a pelegrino with some sort of patch or symbol (a scallop shell dangling off my pack, an arrow, scallop shell patch, or even a St. James cross) Is this something I should have ahead of time? If so, which one? Are any...
  4. Papist Giant

    Men's Underwear Thread, anti-chafe/pro-support (NSFL 'not safe for ladies')

    My complaint about the synthetic boxer briefs is that the pouch is either not supportive or squeezes too tight. I've worn a synthetic boxer on hikes before, but I got a wedgie in the back. My other concern is getting up in the middle of the night in mixed company to use the bathroom without...

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