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Hmm... interesting... myself and partner who was previously a manager in the UK youth hostel association, were able to stop in various hostels free of charge. One of which was Wymering Manor in Southampton, a decaying manor house, with a very... -
I am an amateur archaeologist working in Sussex, UK. (+ completed the camino frances in June 23). Today, we found this item probably made of lead, which reminded me of the pilgrims scallop shell emblem. I thought I would post here as members may...
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Our Shikoku Pilgrimage begins inauspiciously. We ask the author of our guidebook if he knows of reliable GPS tracks. His response is stern. "A pilgrimage is not a hike but a path of ascetic training. Getting lost is part of the journey"...
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happymarkos reacted to Grousedoctor's post in the thread Camino Portuguese Coastal Route - Walking alone at 66 with
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Don’t worry about getting lost! The coastal Route is well marked. However, for a little peace of mind, download the app Mapy.cz. When you’re on the Camino, if you have it open or downloaded, you’ll be able to see exactly where you are. The Camino... -
happymarkos reacted to naplesdon's post in the thread Camino Portuguese Coastal Route - Walking alone at 66 with Like.
In July and August the coastal will be buzzing with tourists, very little chance of getting lost. Finding accommodations might be an issue, but meeting other pilgrims should not be an issue.
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happymarkos reacted to terryenroute's post in the thread Ticks Carrying Ebola type disease in Spain!? with Like.
A very concerning story from Spain. Has anyone else had problems regarding tics? https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/30/health/crimean-congo-haemorrhagic-fever-spain-scli-intl/index.html
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happymarkos reacted to Tincatinker's post in the thread Flora and Fauna of Camino Frances with Like.
I’m not. Collins “Birds of Europe”, might be useful but comes in at 750gm, never mind the binoculars. Most of the National Parks produce leaflets promoting their birds, bears or big cats and, as you might expect there’s a lot of information...
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happymarkos reacted to Kirkie's post in the thread Life in albergues/hospitals in the Middle Ages with Like.
This podcast illustrates so well how much things change but how they remain the same. I can't improve on this sentence! Thanks for the link. I did not find it dry, though. Informative, yes.
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happymarkos reacted to lt56ny's post in the thread Life in albergues/hospitals in the Middle Ages with Like.
I hope this is the right place to post this. This is a podcast I have mentioned before that is so full of Camino history. This podcast illustrates so well how much things change but how they remain the same. I think any pilgrim that listens to...
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happymarkos reacted to David's post in the thread Blister-friendly sandals, and Sandal-friendly terrain on the Francigena with Like.
Hi. I cannot speak for your feet, only my own, but I have been wearing Newport Keen H2 trekking sandals for years in all weathers and have never had a blister. Excellent shaped footbed, rugged sole for all terrains. For me the textile upper is...
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