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Monday, June 23, 2008

Curious markings on a pilgrim route

by Barney on 23 June 2008

Vandalised way mark on Way of St James

Some years ago Mrs Barnabas and I took a holiday in the Basque region of south west France, close to the Spanish border.
One of the attractions in the area the tiny settlement of l’Hôpital St Blaise (more detailed page on French Wikipedia) on the Way of St James, the ancient pilgrim route to Santiago de [...]

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Watering the elderly

by Barney on 23 June 2008

I was intrigued by this story on the BBC today.
Apparently elderly people are particularly vulnerable to dehydration. It can cause dizziness – leading to potentially serious falls – constipation and confusion.
The manager of one care home in Suffolk decided to do something about this.
Staff at The Martins care home in Bury St Edmunds started a [...]

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