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This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
Ye gods, this could go on forever - the old "what is a pilgrim" thread again.
:::chuckling:::
To me, they are NOT pilgrims since they are not on a pilgrimage to Santiago or home FROM Santiago.
So, I support the owners.
But that's just me...
I felt the same way Dave. I don't even remember how long ago I read it but I'd say at least 20 years ago. It was the first time I'd heard of the Camino. And my overwhelming thought after reading the book - despite its many eccentricities - was...
I bought cheap poles in SJPP for my Camino Frances in 2016 and even cheaper ones for my Camino Ingles in 2022. For me they're a vital part of being a hiker of a certain age, but can help any hiker. A neighbor of mine in her 60s had to have hip...
Agreed! At first I was actively concentrating on coordinating movement of poles and feet. With enough practice it becomes almost automatic - the poles move as your arms move. Helps if you have experience in marching of course! :cool: Also...
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