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BBlister Bill reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread 61% increase in numbers recorded walking the Invierno with
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A Leon website has an article noting that the Santiago pilgrim office has recorded a 61% increase in numbers who have walked the Invierno and received a Compostela over the past year. Of course that is building on a very small base and the... -
BI am with @C clearly on it being best to go with something you are already using if you are close to starting. I'm not so hard over on not using waterproof footwear. I always wear a waterproof boot, but it has to be part of one's overall 'rain...
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BYou are leaving in less than 3 weeks, so what have you been wearing thus far for walking? Take the shoes that are most comfortable for you on a couple of 20-km practice walks. Ideally you would have experimented with different shoes and socks...
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BBlister Bill replied to the thread Traveling with a cello....and ultimate bragging rights. What was your luxury item that you carried in your pack ? A cello ! Ivar better interview this pilgrim !!
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BThank you I’m keeping a low profile as my reaction to virtually non-existant infection didn’t find universal acclaim. I generally appreciate strolling musicians carrying their instrument prominently as it gives me the chance of avoiding...
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BI play the cello and usually carry it in a hard case on my back like a backpack. To make it comfortable on a long walk you would need a good backpack framework. It weights around 8 kilos, a little more than I carry on a pilgrimage. I’m note sure...
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BBlister Bill reacted to Denise63's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino Sarria to Santiago, August 2024 with Like.
I started today from Sarria. I am telling you…it was much harder than I thought. (61yr young🙋🏻♀️) Made it to Ferreiros. Stopping for the night…my app said we walked 9.93 miles and I feel every one of them. It wasn’t busy at all!!! Met a nice...
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BBlister Bill replied to the thread Traveling with a cello.Just want to wish you the best of luck as a former double bass player. I could only suggest wheels ... and a fervent hope your son is very strong. Nothing is impossible heck it's been done in a wheel chair. Is he any good with Donkeys?
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BBlister Bill reacted to BombayBill's post in the thread Numbers and Demographics on the Primitivo right now with Like.
What the photos show goes to the original post. Large numbers of young people happily enjoying the Primitivo.
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BBlister Bill reacted to Calisteve's post in the thread Via Augusta in December 2022 - some thoughts with Like.
I'm not aware of any Compostela being available for completing the Via Augusta. If there is one I missed out!
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