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First of all, I am an agnostic and a true cynic. That said, the Camino did make a fundamental change in both my life and the way that I look at things. I've lost about 40 pounds by walking Caminos. I've also taken a much better attitude towards...
Walking 800 km is not a small thing nor is it a regular thing so yes, of course it changes you. Some more than others. “It’s poisonal” as we say in these parts, how much it changes you and why. It must mean a lot to many of us though, because we...
No. No change after my first Camino and no after my second either – and I never expected it otherwise.
The only difference for me is the fine memories and the determination to go on a third in a not so distant future.
I guess it depends on your...
Such a beautiful, thoughtful thread William - thank you for posting it.
I can say a wholehearted “yes” to your first two questions and for the third, see who I am, under my avatar.
Like so very many on this Forum, I think about the Camino in a...
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I am still learning to be in the moment. The Camino didn't directly help me learn although it did help me practice and indirectly triggered a series of learning opportunities.
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