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I get really annoyed with people who seem to still think that Camino should be like they imagine it should be especially after they’ve spent far too much time on this forum researching what it could be.
Oh, and people who think I snore out of spite
They either don't hear you coming so they don't move off the track to let you pass and frequently ignore a friendly Buen Camino as presumably they can't hear the comment.
I guess that, deep down, it is my perception that they are missing so much...
My advice is to join in the celebration or choose a different time to walk.
I've been at Semana Santa in Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Madrid, and Manresa.
All were awesome!
Otherwise, just very good earplugs. :p
Me too. I deliberately avoid the "camino family" and mostly walk alone. But there are sometimes people who I find interesting and compatible and with whom I am happy to spend some time. On my last Camino Frances a young Canadian woman asked if...
I agree with MickMac. IME Long term backpackers on a trail have a much more similar set of backgrounds, abilities and goals. It's the diversity of the spectrums of camino pilgrims that provides its richness, joy and occasional WTF moments. For...
Just a thought, I started walking the Camino Frances 2013, 11 times since, watched many blogs and videos, some good some poor.
The one common thread throughout is the groups (Families) that form organically along the way. The social fabric of...
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