When I travel with a friend, and we plan to share expenses, one of us takes responsibility for one expense (for example, housing), while the other takes on another expense (such as food). At the end of the trip, we compare totals and see if one...
My husband always says 'A bad day on the bike (bicycle in this instance) is better than a good day at work. I agree, and kept telling myself when things got tough on my 2022 CF pilgramage that this beats working 😅
When my dad and I were on one of our numerous motorcycle trips many years ago and we hit a day or days of bad weather, he would look at me with a grin and say, 'You don't always have to be comfortable to be having fun!'
I still think about that...
Layer, then add more layers. Prioritize keeping your head and hands covered, and your feet dry and warm.
Your poncho makes an effective wind break as well - adding to your warmth while walking - even if it is not raining.
Hope this helps.
Tom
My first picture was taken in Roncesvalles. I find it very unique how they integrated the pipes into the arquitecture:
The next one is from Nuestra Señora del Manzano, the church as you enter Castrojeriz:
The last one was taken in Santiago...
I think that to walk the Camino Frances in precisely 33 days requires more effort than I am prepared to put into the venture. Those determined to follow St John’s stages and timetable will walk some over-long and some oddly short stages. Far...
Hello from Salamanca!
I'm posting this from the pilgrim albergue in Salamanca. I'm posting it in the VDLP forum because that is the route that the vast majority of our pilgrims are walking, even though Salamanca is on a few routes (including the...
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Supply the information, then SUBMIT it. You will receive a return message containing a scannable QR code. Shown to a security guard, that code...
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