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[QUOTE="markss, post: 61623, member: 8368"] Many would agree with moros y cristianos' observation that the Camino is becoming more commercialized, thus the experience has been downgraded. It may well be true that many people running alburgues and businesses along the way appear most interested in profiteering from the Camino. However, there is a flip side. At the same time a good many "pilgrims" who travel along the route are there primarily because it serves as an inexpensive holiday, to an extent subsidized by the goodwill of others. Both sides are taking advantages of the structure toward their own benefit. There is no set of moral or other rule that require sacrifice from those that supply services and support to the travelers of the Camino. Likewise there is no requirement that there be some intrinsically religious or spiritual motive for those using such services. Sure the increased commercialization is disappointing. Then there comes MikeB's account of his experiences. How uplifting! The true Camino spirit at its finest! Hopefully these occurances are the rule rather than the exception. [/QUOTE]
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