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[QUOTE="DavidsRetired, post: 173918"] My Camino was an incredible experience as well. Having spent my entire life in the military, I am a well-versed traveller and one, which has experienced a great deal in life. However, I must say, this was a remarkable opportunity for me, and one that I enjoyed immensely. In fact, the experience was so freeing, I have already booked flights and will depart for a shortened Camino experience, leaving Burgos on the 18th of April, arriving in Santiago on or about the 10th of May 2014. To be honest, I simply can’t wait! In fact, my rucksack in actually packed and ready to go! :) In addition, I must say that this forum is a remarkable and enlightening venue. In fact, all the varied opinions perhaps make it all the more valuable for a wide range of established and new pilgrims alike. Although at times it does sadden me, how many judge far too fast, and make assumptions based on little knowledge of others. Nevertheless, that’s how we teach and learn from each other! As an example, I probably fall into a bucket-load of pre-conceived categories. I rise (quietly) and depart by 6:30 (or 7am) daily, and without doubt walk quicker than most….. and I carry a cell phone (and a kindle) :) I’m also a bit of a recluse, although always friendly and never bite! But you see, I spent a life helping others and usually at a personal cost. I wake early, because I always have, and I rarely sleep well. I walk at a speed, which is comfortable for me, but always willing to slow to chat with others. Nevertheless, and contrary to what others may think, as many I have passed have said – he must be in a race :) I don’t miss very much, and in fact, believe I capture much more of my surroundings than others. I’m the guy, who you’ll find staring off into the distance (envisioning the history around me), and touching all the churches and walls and Roman roads and bridges. I firmly believe in breathing in my surroundings and one must physically touch history to understand it, to connect with it. I don’t race for a bed, as it has little importance to me. But I do arrive earlier than most at a chosen destination, because I need as much time as I can garner in a day to see and touch and feel my surroundings. An added bonus for me, is to walk in silence in the early mornings; it allows one to appreciate the peace and quiet of the day and absorb my surroundings in greater depth. It’s that simple. As for a cell phone and kindles - well I stay in contact with my wife (and family) who wants to, but because of MS cannot walk the Camino. Our daily contact, allows her to walk vicariously through the eyes of my journey, and that is worth any scorn others may place on me. The kindle is easy, I’ve read every night before bed, well for ever now – besides, it’s much lighter than carrying several books. For me, reading does not detract from the Camino experience in anyway, as they are completely separate and in fact, reading helps clear my mind, so I can have a deeper experience as the next day’s journey begins. And with that said, I should go check my rucksack for the umpteenth time, so I can ensure my toothbrush has all its bristles and……. Well, I just like to unpack and pack it again, so I can drive everyone in the house crazy. Is it April 2014 yet, because I can’t wait! [/QUOTE]
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