Well, 1915 and all that .. can't see her getting away with trousers but I bet there is an oilskin somewhere!
I think gender clothing was more fixed back then .. I am always amazed at how much female history never made it even into the...
Hi all - I have often wondered about the whole cutting grams, going as light as .. (I do it too!!) .. thinking about the "real" world with soldiers on the march and what they carry .. Roman legions ...
now I have discovered Clara Wilkes - and...
I have read many of the replies on this thread, which has given a platform to the many introverts who are on this forum, providing an opportunity to be heard behind keyboards without being interrupted or overshadowed by more gregarious and often...
Dear God please don’t:
Just say ‘hello’ to a few people as you come across them. The worst they can do is not reply.
Within a day you’ll be in conversation with people going your way and at your speed. A few may be in groups, but the majority...
Emma
The Camino is great for meeting people. The transaction can be brief or extended at both parties discretion. Due to the nature of the Camino there is no expectation of deep meaningful communication.
Start by staying in albergues where you...
Hello Emma,
i usually only pick one post to read per day. Your post was my choice for today. Having said that, I was an introvert, working from home before COVID was a thing, caregiving for my Mom until her passing. The Camino called to us both...
I thought I was very much like you, until the Camino. My first real Camino buddy was a similarly person dodging introvert so it was ironic that we could not out dodge each other that first day over the Pyrenees! From then on I found that I could...
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