Bogong

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Joined: Jan 27, 2014

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- Bogong replied to the thread Shoes (again).
  
  As s runner/walker/bushwalker/ hiker for nigh on 60 years I’m far less than impressed by either of the brands you mention. De colores. Bogong
  
  Friday at 11:04 PM
- Bogong reacted to DrGio's post in the thread Camino Francés in 18 Days from SJPDP with Like.
  
  Hi all, doing the Camino Francés was one of my childhood dreams. I grew up hearing epic stories about it, and wanted to be a part of it. Like everyone, however, I have my quirks, and wanted to do a number of things that many would consider at...
  
  Thursday at 8:20 PM
- Bogong replied to the thread Your Opinion Needed . . ..
  
  A bit of reassurance. Don’t worry about your heart or health but if you do get your doctor’s opinion. I walked the Frances in 2014 from St J p de P in winter in my 70th year. I had serious open heart surgery in 2010, arthroscopies on both knees...
  
  Nov 8, 2024
- Bogong reacted to Kevin Considine's post in the thread Aging On The Camino with Like.
  
  Like many of my Camino buddies, the years are passing away and while I am not done, I do wonder how many more Caminos are in this 69 year old body. Having walked over 13,000 kilometers on The Camino since that late August day in 2015 when I...
  
  Nov 6, 2024
- Bogong reacted to Tincatinker's post in the thread Where to spend a week between Santiago de Compostela and Lisbon with Like.
  
  In Portugal (IMO) Coimbra is worth a week. The local variant of fado deserves exploring (if you have an interest in music). A Coruna? A week is nowhere near long enough but you'd have time to get the flavour. A majestic and ancient city with an...
  
  Nov 1, 2024
- Bogong replied to the thread Hiking Shoes.
  
  I’ve been a bush walker/runner etc for nigh on 60 years ot more and have tried various brands. I don’t have trouble with my feet with blistering etc and can generally strap a brand new pair on and just walk. But now there seem to be more brands...
  
  Oct 21, 2024
- Bogong replied to the thread Three extra days in Spain - Recommendations?.
  
  Now that really is a shame! But even in 2014 We found the same thing happening in many areas all around Spain. Ronda was an exception. It seems to be occurring around the world. Some friends are currently touring some of the lesser known spots in...
  
  Sep 27, 2024
- Bogong replied to the thread Three extra days in Spain - Recommendations?.
  
  And If you’ve time after A Coruna head for San Sebastian, also fairly close by. This boutique style city is a real class act, makes Paris look like a bit of a dump and reputedly has the best city beach in Europe. And a reputation for it’s food -...
  
  Sep 26, 2024
- Bogong replied to the thread Three extra days in Spain - Recommendations?.
  
  A Coruna. Very short train ride( you really don’t want to waste too much time travelling). Fabulous museums, place were Picasso lived for a while( you can visit). Only functioning Roman lighthouse in the world, founding city for Zara. Harbour...
  
  Sep 26, 2024
- Bogong replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino MelMc walks from SJPP.
  
  Winter 2014. Heavy rain but it turned to snow jjust after Orisson. Wet through and tired out by Roncesvalles ( Gortex is useless). Met only one other masochist all the way. We caught up again in Pamplona and in S de C, 26 days on. De Colores Bogong
  
  Sep 8, 2024
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