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October 16th 2014
The last couple of days has been exactly as described in the heading. Today has been an exceptionally wet day, even the television weather people are saying the same thing. Yesterday i bought a new poncho thinking it would give greater protection - wrong - I ended up as wet on the inside as the outside. After the first 10kms, and breakfast of bacon & eggs, i changed into a dry set of clothes on ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more

16th October 2014

Kev and Liz Smith
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Mud and stuff!
Are you having fun yet? That is the question! What a day that must have been!! We were happy to hear you went through some 'verdant pastures' - did that line come from a 60 year old hymn way back when you were a kid who loved mud and mud pies? We think so!! Anyway, we want to encourage you - keep going! Nearly there, and that will be such an achievement! We are very proud of you!! Love from both of us. And continuing prayer for your health and well-being and joy, in rain, hail and shine!! Kev and Liz.

17th October 2014

Skyeview5
Daryl McLeod

Verdant Pastures
It would seem I am not the only one who remembers this term; thereby putting us both in the same age category. You won the prize for picking out the ancient word. The prize - a trip to walk the Camino for wife & husband to see the verdant pastures for themselves. I understand hunor has been a part of the Smith household forever; thank you fir the laughs I've enjoyed on this trip Love you both. D

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