There absolutely is a walking alternative -- I've done it. At the coffee kiosk, turn right and join the road into Zubiri. It's a bit hard on the feet (tarmac), and you need to stay alert, but it is safe and do-able. There is plenty to enjoy...
Thanks for this info. From the standpoint of a non-user, they looked very nice, so much nicer than the flimsy paper ones they replaced. But the proof is in the pudding , And it's too bad that the cathedral didn't "test drive" them before...
Had the same issues, Beatrice. Hospitaleros were grumbling (one just automatically inserted a bar napkin in after stamping). Give me the white credential from SJPdP every day.
I got the new credential for this camino and it is not any good at all.
The paper is so glossy that it takes for ever for stamps to dry. Hospitalieros closes the credential and then you have a mirror copy on the next page as well. This made the...
The problem with advising women not to walk alone is that it can amount to women not being able to exercise movement at all. If one cannot find a walking companion, or if one wants to travel on a more isolated route (Baztan, Salvador, for...
YOU will also be joining that fight I hope, by helping change said "reality" you spoke of earlier.
Those weird looks women shot you on the camino were right on, I have to say. Hope you take the time to reflect on that.
No...we are NOT talking about a hassle-free camino. This thread is NOT talking about this at all.
We are talking about something very specific...sexual harrassment has nothing to do with a "hassle-free" camino.
Other than flagging up the existence of the article I don’t feel that I have any right, or qualification to offer a female advice on how to manage the issue of risk. Mrs HtD reminds me on a regular basis that my role is to carry things and not...
As per usual, when any posts on sexual assault arise on this forum, I'm reminded of the male privilege that exists on here, and it never fails to disappoint me.
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