At San Anton, it was quite disappointing to hear someone drops a few coins in the donativo box. When Ovidio came around to collect the donations to buy our supplies, we would be elated when he showed us a few 20's and 50's. Personally, I think...
Generosity is one of those qualities many of us can practice as we walk the Camino. What a shame it would be to loose any donotivo because those of us who can afford to give decide here’s a chance for a “free lunch.”
My guess is that we’ll see...
"In 2014, Jean-Marc Lucien, who graciously received 700 to 800 pilgrims each year in St Privat d'Allier, was sued for unfair competition. The person concerned was acquitted in 2016 but was forced to close his cottage and move. "I was receiving...
I had a long chat with him last year! He gave me one of those little sculptures. If you would like it, DM me your address and I will send it to you. Hope you are feeling better!
On Tuesday, the lovely man selling wirework sculptures just below the Lavacolla Cathedral noticed I wasn’t well. It was day 57 of walking for me and after all that time, overcoming multiple obstacles, I didn’t want to take a bus or taxi because...
When I do remote hikes, I just carry a PLB - as do many experienced and all sensible back country hikers. It operates by satellite so no need for a phone signal. Definitely not needed on the French Camino!
So might you, and anyone else who has objected to my earlier comnent. Here would be a good place to start: https://www.verywellhealth.com/tic-6892064.
@trecile suggests I am being pedantic. Perhaps. My point was one of semantics, and I had...
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