KGBurk

New Member From Vancouver, BC, Canada

Joined: Jul 20, 2024

Last seen: Yesterday at 9:24 AM

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  KGBurk posted the thread Mertola - a key part of Portugal's rediscovery of Islamic roots in 🇵🇹 Caminho NASCENTE (Tavira - Trancoso).
  
  As @jungleboy has previously mentioned in his Spirit of the Camino blog, Mertola is a beautiful and important city in Portugal's Islamic past. This article in AramcoWorld magazine does an excellent job in illustrating Mertola's Moorish history...
  
  Friday at 9:55 PM
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  KGBurk reacted to t2andreo's post in the thread Sexual harassment on Camino routes with Like.
  
  I read this with interest. As a Pilgrim Office volunteer, I have had to escort women to the Civil Guard offices in Santiago to report attempted assaults on the Camino on the way into Santiago. I can verify that the premise of the article is true...
  
  Monday at 6:05 PM
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  KGBurk replied to the thread Favorite end of day shoes.
  
  I wasn't even using them for long distance, just walking around cities. You sacrifice durability for comfort. I had the Allbirds that weren't water-resistant so there's no way i could wash them. I don't know Felix shoes. Could you send a link or...
  
  Sep 25, 2024
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  KGBurk reacted to jungleboy's post in the thread Anybody walked CPI in 2023? Details needed :) with Like.
  
  I walked it in 2022, does that help? Here is some content I produced: Live thread: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/caminho-portugues-interior-may-2022.74925/ Highlights...
  
  Sep 12, 2024
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  KGBurk replied to the thread Next Camino, which one?.
  
  I think you have to prioritize the key factors in choosing a Camino and then work down the decision making tree. If bag shuttling is crucial then that narrows it down. If you don’t want to stay in Albergues, that narrows it down even more. Don’t...
  
  Sep 12, 2024
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  KGBurk replied to the thread Favorite end of day shoes.
  
  Last year I took Allbirds but I didn’t like how quickly the tread wore out. I’m now using Geox shoes that are lightweight and double as a great urban walking shoe that looks good with pants and shorts
  
  Sep 8, 2024
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  KGBurk reacted to jungleboy's post in the thread Learnings that improved your walking experience with Like.
  
  I would say language for sure. Some online resources are: Practice Portuguese, Portuguese with Leo, Portuguese with Carla, Mia Esmeriz Academy. Maybe look these up and see if they appeal to you. These are all European Portuguese resources; be...
  
  Sep 6, 2024
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  KGBurk posted the thread Learnings that improved your walking experience in Culture, History & Language for pilgrims.
  
  We’ll be walking our third Camino (Portuguese Centra/CPI/Sanabres) next Spring and I’ve been thinking about going deep in learning about a certain topic to enhance the overall experience. I’ve considered learning the Portuguese language, or...
  
  Sep 6, 2024
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  KGBurk replied to the thread Drinking water from taps at cemeteries.
  
  Thanks for all the input. Drinking water from a cemetery tap in Spain or Portugal is now off my plans.
  
  Aug 31, 2024
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  KGBurk reacted to Vacajoe's post in the thread Drinking water from taps at cemeteries with Like.
  
  So I’ve been given this advice when walking less frequented routes and I can tell you that it may be the worst advice I’ve received. First, many cemeteries have been paved over for ease of maintenance and no longer have water taps. Second, those...
  
  Aug 31, 2024
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