tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post4565278616261706396..comments2024-03-26T21:10:39.866+00:00Comments on Postcard from Timperley: Monday 4 August 2008 - An Italian Border Route (IBR) - Day 41 - The Lazy EnglishPhreerunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-65547714151629038442008-08-05T13:36:00.000+01:002008-08-05T13:36:00.000+01:00Hi Gayle,Not sure M&S's experience but aft...Hi Gayle,<BR/><BR/>Not sure M&S's experience but after calling several rifugio's and refuges in the past week I know a little Italian and French help - e.g 'due persone', 'venti agosto'. Clearly the more you know, the better, but I wouldn't let this put you off.<BR/><BR/>Nick<BR/><BR/>PS - On a totally separate note, I was curious to find out more about the pot cosy. Backpacking Light have done well - when I googled 'pot cosy', their website came up in #1 spot!wuxinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04878666928578305270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-78446196870719419882008-08-04T22:27:00.000+01:002008-08-04T22:27:00.000+01:001. Just in case I slip and get interested in walki...1. Just in case I slip and get interested in walking this route (although I've got a lot of others on the wish list first (first come first served basis and all that)) -how important is a working knowledge of the Italian language? The sorting out of logistics in Italy sounds very scary to someone like me who has no knowledge of the language at all (yet...).<BR/><BR/>2. Asolo Boots: Mick found himself buying a new pair of Asolo Prism's just before half way through our walk, as his previous pairs had suddenly become too small. They were leaking like sieves within a very short time and the soles were definitely not well adhered. Walking behind him I could see water and air being squeezed from between upper and sole every step of the way over wet ground.<BR/><BR/>3. Tilley Hat: At least you can claim your free replacement once it's worn out!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648378503343413924noreply@blogger.com