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DMy friend Lindsay carries some chewable aspirin with him on the Camino, not for himself, but in case someone is having a heart attack. Aspirin can save a person's life, and heart attacks are the leading cause of death on the camino. Great idea.
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DAs usual, I have several anecdotes to illustrate both sides of this. One time at home I was out running an errand in my car and it started to rain. I saw a woman walking with a bag of groceries, so I stopped and offered her a ride. She jumped...
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DPeople are decent! As a member of the LGBT community and a solo traveler,I was a little worried that I might be faced with some discrimination, but no! Open hearts and open minds everywhere I went. I. Finish my journey in Porto tonight, tomorrow...
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DThanks for this. It sounds a lot like our first Camino, but interestingly enough we've been back 8 times now. Somehow the sprained ankle, the bilateral blisters, the searing heat, the food poisoning didn't put us off and we returned home with the...
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DIn fairness you hit on some good points. But people generally are decent. The camino just gives you a few more chances to be vulnerable and rely on others. And likewise gives others a chance to be of assistance and maybe trust you too. I managed...
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DI have mixed feelings about this post. It is our first Camino. We researched and read John’s book. We were lead to believe to pack light, do not pack for all the “what if” scenarios because you can’t carry all that. So we brought appropriate...
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Ddreaming replied to the thread The Camino will provide?.I am organised but like all human beings I make mistakes. On my first camino, I left my hiking poles at an albergue. There was no-one in the albergue when I left and couldn't retrieve my poles. I emailed the albergue owner who kindly sent...
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Ddreaming replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino Account of a very challenging day SJPdP to Roncesvalles (crazy weather).Hi Garlic bread, I am glad you are safe. I walked the Napoleon route twice in brilliant sunshine. I do remember the emergency huts however there were pilgrims in there resting from the heat. I also recall the rocks with plaques where pilgrims...
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Ddreaming reacted to Antnix1's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino They are recommending the Valcarlos route tomorrow, how foolish would it be to go Napoleon? with
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^^ great! I'm sure some people who were scared out of doing the mountain route were the same ones who arrived to roncevalles without a bed booked. It's all well and good saying "the Camino provides" but to me, the best thing the Camino can... -
DI’m just wondering why one needs a “pee cloth” at all? I just jiggle around a bit and the job is done…..not sure what all the fuss is about?? Please enlighten me!! :)
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