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    Death of German peregrina in Zuriain this morning

    Relieved to hear somebody witnessed her joy as she lived her life to the fullest.... Thoughts to the people that witnessed her demise.
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    Comment by 'Stivandrer' in media 'Pradela variant'

    Great picture hilights in the foliage, sky is magnificent
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    October Camino - shorts?

    What changes it is rain and wind . Did Camino Catalan in shorts in good weather in November and with 15 to 20 C, -but in all day rain and high wind longs trousers...
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    what Camera option are people using

    I got too frustrated when first bringing my new Fujifilm camera w zoom: First to guard it from the rain, it was wrapped in a plastic bag, and every time, I wanted a shot, had to perform a routine: Plastic off, hands off the walking sticks, then compose the shot, focus, then a shot maybe...
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    Food on the via la plata

    I took photos of my treating, too. It was such a closed down village when we arrived and then had the offer of him opening just for us and be treated this sunshine burst of gastronomy.... And then we went tired to bed a had a good nights sleep.....
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    Bed race on the VDLP…

    You have got to ask the pilgrims that meet the full up albergues as to which category their albergue was. I have not met albergues that were full up, what can I say....
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    Bed race on the VDLP…

    I am in two minds about these conceptions of "bed race". If you take for a minute the premise that an albergue will not willingly let all the beds be in the prebookable status, and thus will have a percentage of beds available for the first come, first serve category, - then some of the...
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    OK guys, what underwear?

    I use Merino in everything year round, so also on Camino. Icebreaker wear out too fast, now it is Woolpower Lite briefs.. They do not get hot in the summer and the heat and in winter a godsend...
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    Walking Poles

    The WRONG strap solution is to keep your thumbs free if you fall ( heaven forbid). Ski instructors will tell you that the upside way into the loops will let you lose the grip on the handle and not risk a broken thumb, or even wrist, in the Wrong manner the strap will tie you to still have a grip...
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Leaving safe ground for a harrowing crossing from La Peña Estacion to Santa Cilia, November 19, 2023
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    The Way: how do you feel about THE movie?

    I have been thinking about the CF since 1968 and walked first time in 2014 Nice to see it afterwards and I love to revisit the small world it portrays. Everything come with a premise: This is a film about A camino, not THE Camino.. These are fictional characters, each given a certain role as...
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    Who's counting…

    18 days to my last day before retirement, 19 days to liftoff !! Heading this time for Almería and the Mozarabe, no time to waste
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    Non gortex hiking boots

    IF hot and sweaty feet is the issue, you might want to use the 1 hour rule: switch between two pairs of socks during the day, switch every hour, on the hour, turn socks inside out, place in noose on your rucksack, don fresh pair, repeat during the day.
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    Walking Poles

    Always wondered why it is not easy to get into: I bet it is the rhythm. Take a stroll like you usually do, notice how your arm swings. Your hand will swing forward as the foot on the opposite side is put forward! Now put your hands lightly on the handles of your poles and repeat your already...
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    Hi vis vests

    Listen, I walk early mornings and late nights when going to and from work in my own country. Of course I am wearing a hi viz vest and not on the back of my rucksack, because I am walking towards the traffic! -and several blinking lights and I do not care what people think.... Same procedure when...
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