A Mark Twain quote

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain

Pilgrim Office website: the Peregrination to Santiago

The Pilgrim Office in Santiago de Compostela, Spain has an interesting website with lots of information, advise, pilgrim numbers and other details. Its a great place to while away on for information, comparative pilgrim numbers, demographics, and such like.

During the month of May 2010, I was one of 28,787 pilgrims who were received at the Pilgrim's Office. Valencia as a starting point is not mentioned nor is the Cami de Llevant, for that matter. The numbers for this route are tiny compared to the other routes, and that makes the Cami de Llevant even more recommendable for a host of reasons.

Snap-lock resealable storage bags

When on the road, it is essential to be well organised, and ensure that all documents (e.g., passports, credit cards, itineraries, maps, guidebooks, and such like) and other items (particularly cash and electronics) are safely and  securely stored, and protected from the elements and prying eyes.

For this, I rely on snap-lock resealable storage bags that are available in a variety of sizes: 15cmx9cm, 18cmx17cm, 22cmx25cm, 35cmx27cm, for example. They are inexpensive, light-weight, rugged, and ultimately invaluable. And, in most cases they replace other types of storage. Receipts, business cards, brochures, souvenirs, random pieces of paper that I tend to collect as I travel all go in those plastic envelopes, for future reference and action. I also carry a few spares in different sizes.

Expressions of interest

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