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I'm with Damien and Doug, and in the circumstances you expect to experience carry similar items to them. Tortillas, or wraps as I call them are very commonly used by long distance hikers for the reasons above. (Edited to add: I carry mine in a... -
In truth, since many decades I do for work, not for leisure, many outdoor activities in very difficult environments and sometime extreme isolation: above 5000 m in the Atacama Desert, or at -80 C in Antarctica, for very long periods (years...
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Hmm. I try to avoid the sugar rush of most so called “sports drinks”. If I think l might be losing electrolytes through excessive sweating (perspiration for the ladies 😉) I’ll use those sachets of salts recommended for diarrhoea sufferers -...
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I did my first Camino in 2001. My second in 2010 and my third this year. IMO, the physical and logistical preparations are important but nothing can prepare you emotionally for the journey. My advice is don't sweat the logistics but focus on the...
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These comments are exactly what I needed to hear. Many thanks for the boost and reassurance. Trusting it all and letting go
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arfajajc reacted to C clearly's post in the thread Knife blade length on High speed train, Spain with
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I don't think we need to go further into this discussion. The OP question was relevant to pilgrims on the Camino, and that question has been clearly answered. -
arfajajc reacted to Barbara's post in the thread Knife blade length on High speed train, Spain with Like.
I carry a knife when staying in a tent or an albergue/youth hostel/gîte. It has a corkscrew and the blade is a good bit longer than 6cm and is very sharp. It's not a weapon, unless you consider food as your enemy. If it's confiscated on a train...
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arfajajc reacted to Peterexpatkiwi's post in the thread Knife blade length on High speed train, Spain with Like.
Goodness me folks, why so much negativity? The initial question was very reasonable, and as the OP pointed out has come up before. In the thread the OP linked the penknife/pocket knife did not instantly become a 'weapon', why so now? It's a...
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arfajajc reacted to Tincatinker's post in the thread New rule reported: 2 stamps per day within Spain [awaiting confirmation] with Haha.
Ah, c'mon. I'd hope that seekers of the Pilgrim Proficiency Certificate were entirely capable of wobbling, in a controlled manner, around the obstacles set out by the Pilgrims Office. Otherwise why are they aspiring to the Certificate...
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arfajajc reacted to ScouseKeith's post in the thread Please, do not consider donativos as cheaper with Like.
I’ve used donativo albergues quite a few times, more through availability but I’ve never left less than 20 euros for meal and board, but unfortunately I’ve seen so many pilgrims throwing a handful of loose change into the box, it’s so...
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