Nice little article in yesterday's Irish Times newspaper

[NualaOC]

I'm not sure if I agree with every point in this article, but it's a pleasant read for anyone thinking about walking the Camino. The author's book (mentioned at the bottom of the article) is good too.

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-...he-camino-to-santiago-de-compostela-1.2175541

 

[dougfitz]

Thank you for sharing this.

 

[Bernard duffy]

One pair of socks,me thinks not.

 

[domigee]

Thank you!

 

[bystander]

Good read - thank you.

 

[NualaOC]

One pair of socks,me thinks not.

Indeed Bernard! I can't see how that would work - especially in the rain.

 

[whariwharangi]

One pair of socks,me thinks not.

Only if you plan to burn them when you get to Finisterre. By then they should hold water.

 

[Angelo]

Interesting article. Thanks for sharing. Haha, I too don't agree with the recommendation for just a pair of socks. But good to read altogether.

 

[Mark Lee]

1/2 off in purgatory? Heck, I've done two Caminos. That means no pushups in purgatory for this old Marine due to past indiscretions. Woo-hoo!
So now that I have a clean slate, does that mean I can be a bad boy again, do two more Caminos and be fresh as the new fallen snow again?
I'm digging this Camino deal....

 

[Costas]

Agree, thank you for sharing this article. This Aussie is starting his first Camino on 5 May 2015.

 

[NualaOC]

Agree, thank you for sharing this article. This Aussie is starting his first Camino on 5 May 2015.

Buen Camino, Costas.

 

[Bernard duffy]

1/2 off in purgatory? Heck, I've done two Caminos. That means no pushups in purgatory for this old Marine due to past indiscretions. Woo-hoo!
So now that I have a clean slate, does that mean I can be a bad boy again, do two more Caminos and be fresh as the new fallen snow again?
I'm digging this Camino deal....

Americans don't go to purgatory,there's no KFC/McDonalds

 

[bystander]

Americans don't go to purgatory,there's no KFC/McDonalds

BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!

 

[Lydia Gillen]

I really liked the picture.

 

[Mark Lee]

Americans don't go to purgatory,there's no KFC/McDonalds

I wonder if they got fish n chips?

 

[Bernard duffy]

I wonder if they got fish n chips?

Indeed they do,last time i visited it came with bread n butter

 

[Saint Mike II]

Hey - love it - especially point 7. Also agree with Doug about the one pair of socks. Cheers & Tks

 

[SYates]

Even if it is tongue in cheek, content like this is just misleading and also false information:

"9. Reduce your stay in purgatory by half ... You need it also to collect your compostelana certificate from Santiago cathedral office at the end. For this, you need to have walked or cycled a minimum of 100km. It reduces your time in purgatory by 50 per cent, so it is rather important."

• The certificate of arrival (for pious/religious reasons) is called Compostela.
• You need to have walked / rode on an animal at least the last 100km or cycled at least the last 200 km.
• Plenary indulgence is only granted, but then fully, in Holy Years.

Sigh, another journalist that didn't do his/her research with the proper care ...

Buen Camino, SY