Brian Green
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I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
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I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
I don't see why you can't Brian. Buen Camino and much love to you!I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
Why ever not?I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
And the same admonition to the heterosexuals on the Camino (since promiscuous sex is the first thing that comes to my mind when I hear reference to heterosexuals walking the Camino).We're all equal - any kind of sex is frowned upon in albergues.
Buen Camino!
Welcome to the Camino forum pilgrim friend and don't you worry about the camino it is fine too! Buen camino have a wonderful journey.I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
Indeed it is my friend.I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
Hi Brian, Thanks for asking the question. I had the same question last year before I walked the Camino. I met wonderful people all along the Camino - some knew I was gay and others didn't, but it didn't seem to matter one way or the other. Buen Camino!I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
Stress not. Enjoy!........ You have all made the preparation for my journey a far less stressful place.
Brian.
(however I have wondered if whiskey drinkers were welcome)
I guess one has to walk a mile or 800 km in another's shoes to totally understand their concerns. When I was young I was bullied because I was gay; when I was in the military I would have been court martialed if I had been found out to be gay; I could have lost my job if found out to be gay; my partner and I could not purchase a home in both our names; etc. Yes, times have changed, but many gays still have valid concerns regarding acceptance. I hope my comments have helped to level off your eyebrows.I'm sometimes, to say the least, surprised by some of the questions i see here (i.e. 40-70 year old adults asking how much money they should take), but THIS question really does raise my eyebrows to a whole new level?
I can't even think of one reason why NOT! Seriously, if this question was never asked, i would not even be able to think of this question.
its a real pity you should even have to ask this question,however i really believe that once you start on your journey you will love it, i think the camino is one of the most amazing places where rich,poor,doctors,labourers ,cooks teachers etc all ages all colours and all languages can meet and have something in common ie blisters ,tired feet great dinners, dont worry just smile and wish fellow travellers a buen camino and you will get the same back,have you decided when to go ?best wishes and relax all you need to think about is what to packThank you all for your words of wisdom and support. You have all made the preparation for my journey a far less stressful place.
Brian.
I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
Of course! Even heterosexual men are allowed! This lesbian cannot wait! I start in Sept also. Maybe see you there.I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September and wanted to ask if as a gay man that it's ok to do so?
Hallo Brian,
I would like to share my experiences during my 6 weeks on Camino ( april-may) this year.
Nobody asked me if I am gay. People asked me just where I am from.
Yes I am gay and I enjoyed my last camino very much.
I never thought that I can walk 3 caminos in one go ( SJPDP-Santiago, Porto-Santiago and Santiago-Finisterre).
The people I met were very kind en encourage me. Maybe some of them knew who I am, but they said nothing.
Trust me, it was something on the Camino that I can not explain it in words.
Buen Camino
PS: sorry for my bad english!
Of course! Even heterosexual men are allowed! This lesbian cannot wait! I start in Sept also. Maybe see you there.