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Hi... as a straight older guy who walked that route some years ago there were times where 'acceptance' was not forthcoming. It happens to everyone for a lot of reasons not necessarily to do with you - the mistake would be to put down to being... -
Native Spanish speaker here, although not from Spain. Bastones is probably correct, but palos may also work. To me, a “bastón” is more akin to a walking cane used by the elderly, but I don’t know a specific word for trekking poles. Being that...
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Used a light-weight high-quality walking pole for the first time last year on the Via Francigena. Just for a day as I was delivering it to a pilgrim who had left it behind. What a revelation! All future caminos for me will be with a single pole.
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Yes, yes, yes. Somehow. Living more in the present than ever! You know that every moment is precious and when it's gone, it's gone forever. I feel not bound, but drawn to a simpler, more active lifestyle.
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EricJR reacted to HBS60's post in the thread Just a liner or sleeping bag? (Possible weather change) with
Buen Camino!.
I’ve been planning to just bring a liner instead of a sleeping bag for my Camino Frances, which I’m starting in August 11, so I’ve been planning for very hot weather, (up to 40 degrees C by some accounts) rendering a sleeping bag unnecessary, or... -
EricJR replied to the thread permethrin, which/where to buy UK.I actually just got one of these - it arrived in 2 days from Amazon. I've given my backpack a thorough spray, and it's now drying outside. No obvious problems. The bottle has a screw cap, and comes with a spray nozzle that you switch to for using...
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You’re going to find more Camino enthusiasts on here than if you just asked a random sample of the population. It’s not compulsory. If you don’t think it’s right for you, just now or ever, don’t do it. Take a vacation somewhere else...
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EricJR reacted to henrythedog's post in the thread Returning Home & Preventing a Bedbug Infestation! with
Haha.
One learns not to complain. The upsides outweigh the occasional external cold shower and night in the dog-bed. -
EricJR replied to the thread Returning Home & Preventing a Bedbug Infestation!.Why do I get the impression this isn't the only time she's made you do that ?!!
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EricJR reacted to henrythedog's post in the thread Returning Home & Preventing a Bedbug Infestation! with Haha.
On return from my first Camino just over ten years ago having discussed (but not reported) bedbugs, Mrs Htd had me remove all my clothing in our barn (we lived in rural isolation, thankfully), wash myself under the dog shower and everything...
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