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[QUOTE="alexwalker, post: 163803, member: 6651"] [B]So happy.[/B] My first camino, the Frances in 2009, was a serious eyeopener to me, and created the foundation in me for the love of the camino. The Way returned 1000-fold back to me. I learnt a lot, and I can truly, and thankfully, say that it changed who I am. Hopefully, I am much better. I feel that way, anyway. My walks on VdlP in 2011 and 2012 gave me tough lessons, and I wanted to give up several times, but thanks to my pilgrim friend Jurgen from Germany, I made it. A solid lesson in stamina and determinaton, as well as more life vision and understanding. Thank you, Camino and Jurgen. [B]So sad.[/B] On my walks, I have met many people who have brightened my life. Especially Spanish locals, even being in dire trouble, offering me food, drink, and hospitality. Spain is in big trouble in many ways, these days. I hurt for the people. It is very depressing that this country with all its history and culture, is having such a hard time. It concerns me (concerns for the people of Spain). I have received so much good, so much friendship, so much help, so much friendliness, on my walks in Spain. I have fallen in love with the country an dnot least, its people. [B]What can one do?[/B] I am twisting my head on that one. I want to pay back for all I have received by the Spanish people on the Camino. What can I do? I have been thinking a lot about this. Should I go back and adopt a Spanish group? Should I start an albergue? Should I ... what? I am really concerned about how to pay back all what the Spanish people are offering to the pilgrims (and toristigrinos...) of the world. Have you ever had these thoughts? I have them all the time. [/QUOTE]
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