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  1. Chris Gentry

    If you want solitude, don't walk the Camino Frances

    I couldn't agree more Phillypilgrim. I hope that to be my experience in my Journey. While the social aspect was not in my decision process, fellowship and learning to master others is a reflection of one's inner peace. “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering...
  2. Chris Gentry

    If you want solitude, don't walk the Camino Frances

    Your "Experience" is that Solitude is only Physical? You've never been alone in your mind, silent, reflecting of your life in the proximity of others? It is said that those who shun Solitude, shun self truth. You think there is any truth in that assertion? "Solitude can actually be stressful...
  3. Chris Gentry

    If you want solitude, don't walk the Camino Frances

    Of which state do you make this assertion? To inject that it is something strictly bound to a physicality is rather presumptuous. Solitude is the reflection of self truth, in silence, wherever you may seek it. “Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?” ―...
  4. Chris Gentry

    If you want solitude, don't walk the Camino Frances

    Sillydoll, I don't think there's anything controversial about your opinion. I chose this route for personal reasons as I'm sure all do, none of mine which factors a social element. Yes, it is part of the route but, for me, nothing to avoid nor embrace. If your saying that my pilgrimage is...
  5. Chris Gentry

    The Camino Curse

    Hi Pieces, I'm new to this forum. I think you should get out that tape recorder and have a journey of the mind. I just finished the book yesterday and it was a wonderful read. It was a gift from my mother-in-law, she had read it years ago with the thought of one day making the journey. Time and...

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