I'm Addicted and...

[LesBrass]

I need help!

I decided I was going to walk the Camino Frances in July following a driving holiday in Northern Spain.

Once I'd decided I was going to walk, my husband told me of a book he'd read by Tim Moore - Spanish Steps... I also discovered there was a film too called The Way.

I know both have been mentioned here many times... so why do I need help? Well since July I've read the book 4 times and I'm just about to start it for the 5th time... and I've watched the film 3 times and last week invested in the DVD which arrived today... so tomorrow I have a feeling I'll be watching that again too.

What should I do? I'm becoming a bit narrow-minded... there must be other great reads that will nourish my Camino needs

 

[colinPeter]

... there must be other great reads that will nourish my Camino needs

I found "To the field of Stars" by Kevin A Codd, a very good read.
Buen Camino
Colin

 

[MendiWalker]

I need help!

I decided I was going to walk the Camino Frances in July following a driving holiday in Northern Spain.

Once I'd decided I was going to walk, my husband told me of a book he'd read by Tim Moore - Spanish Steps... I also discovered there was a film too called The Way.

I know both have been mentioned here many times... so why do I need help? Well since July I've read the book 4 times and I'm just about to start it for the 5th time... and I've watched the film 3 times and last week invested in the DVD which arrived today... so tomorrow I have a feeling I'll be watching that again too.

What should I do? I'm becoming a bit narrow-minded... there must be other great reads that will nourish my Camino needs

Keep in mind a movie is just that…… a movie.

And this movie may have things that you will see and feel but by no means is it the Camino, it´s just a movie.

Buen Camino!

 

[LesBrass]

Thanks for the suggestion - I'll look it up on Amazon - I think I love the Tim Moore book because of his humour and his particular slant on the Camino and I thank my lucky stars I wont be travelling with a Donkey.

MendiWalker - thanks for the reminder and of course you're right it is just a movie... but I'm itching to start my walk so I just love seeing the sights in the film. We did drive most of the route in the summer and my husband still thinks I'm a little crazy for wanting to walk it

many thanks again

 

[MendiWalker]

I do hope you´ll enjoy your Camino. There are places to see which didn´t appear in the movie like the cathedrals in Burgos or Leon.
The best thing to do is try and take your time, enjoy the walk soak up all that you see around you. Listen to the locals whenever they
give you advice. Mingle with the other peregrinos. Enjoy the food and drink. The list is endless…………..

Regarding about being crazy………… so what!

Buen Camino!

 

[jl]

You could also look on the csj website and get the DVD "Within the Way Without" - very good.

To get some history mixed with pilgrim stories there is also "Among the Pilgrims" by Mary Victoria Wallis. Like Tim Moore's book, it is a few years old but interesting nonetheless. There is also Robert Ward's book - "All the Good Pilgrims". For humour you also have Jack Hitt's book - 'Off the Road".

That's a few places to start. Buen Camino, Janet

 

[Sedona2012]

I liked the ebook "my husband made me do it" by Margaret Wilson. Great read. After two trips and 4 trails/Camino's the addiction is not abating so good luck
Bobbie

 

[karenfromcali]

I need help!

I decided I was going to walk the Camino Frances in July following a driving holiday in Northern Spain.

Once I'd decided I was going to walk, my husband told me of a book he'd read by Tim Moore - Spanish Steps... I also discovered there was a film too called The Way.

I know both have been mentioned here many times... so why do I need help? Well since July I've read the book 4 times and I'm just about to start it for the 5th time... and I've watched the film 3 times and last week invested in the DVD which arrived today... so tomorrow I have a feeling I'll be watching that again too.

What should I do? I'm becoming a bit narrow-minded... there must be other great reads that will nourish my Camino needs

LOL. I understand completely! I have lost count how many times I have watched the movie 'The Way'. (with much eye rolling from my family). I just don't get tired of it! A friend recommended a book called 'My Way on the Way of St James' by Randall St Germain. I haven't ordered it yet but did read the first few pages on Amazon. If those few pages are anything like the rest of the book it is laugh out loud funny! Hope you enjoy

 

[tyrrek]

I really enjoyed Mark Shea's documentary film, which I can relate to a lot. You can view it here. http://www.overlander.tv/tag/camino-de-santiago/
(I think Mark is/was a forum member, but I'm not 100% sure.)

 

[LesBrass]

wow... many thanks! lots of great ideas... I think that should keep me going to a while... although there is a little part of me that's missing Shinto already

 

[Saint Mike II]

Keep in mind a movie is just that…… a movie.

And this movie may have things that you will see and feel but by no means is it the Camino, it´s just a movie.

Buen Camino!

Yes its just a movie - but if you get the DVD (as LesBras did) you will discover that there is a great three way between Martin, Emilio and David A and they review some of the "whys" behind the movie; some of the "hows" and also the background to the actors who play major and minor parts. Its very rewarding and I think will be the event to kick start our friend - even if its not until May 2014. Cheers

 

[JennyH94]

Hi Tyrrek -
I really loved Mark Shea's Camino documentary too. He was so totally without ego throughout it and was gracefully accepting of some pretty tough times. How he managed to lug all that camera gear all the way to Santiago was beyond me. The footage of him towards the end when he had wet hair really blew me away ... who did he remind you of?
For those Forum members who haven't seen this doco, I highly recommend it - well worth an hour or so of your time. His story will stay with you.
Cheers - Jenny