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I am now in awe of many Spanish people and I have a slightly better understanding of their culture and history. I am in love with Valencia however I also enjoy a number of other Spanish cities. I have learnt that having a stretch goal that... -
Camino #1 - Learnt I could do what before had seemed impossible. Grew my courage and sense of self. Camino #2 - Learnt I am better walking alone and not to ‘go along’ with the ideas of others. I really do know what’s best for me. Camino #3 -...
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Greetings, My apologies to the Moderators if this a duplicate thread…searching through >60,000 questions isn’t an exact science…. please modify as needed. I have noticed since my Camino experiences (6X), I have developed some new routines...
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My first Camino was a nice pleasant long walk, not a pilgrimage. It shouldn't matter what people choose to call it, as long as we enjoy the experience.
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Obviously I can’t answer for Janet, but I know I certainly do! As a tourist I sleep in, sightsee, people watch for hours, stay out later, and enjoy more good food and wine . And spend more money! I have done my training, but have yet to... -
My time will be a vacation. My friend's time will be a pilgrimage. To each his own. I do not think that someone else has an obligation to understand my motives. Without that expectation, I have no reason to be upset in the least. In fact, I...
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Oneof the definitions of a pilgrimage is a "journey to a sacred place". That could also be a vacation. They are not necessarily different and for some inseperable.
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There are forum rules about discussing pilgrims vs holidaymakers so we'll be careful. Vacation is a US word meaning holiday. Holiday: "an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in travelling." I think...
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What I try to keep in mind is that how I see my activities and how others see what I might be doing are possibly two very different things. And, both are fine! As we all walk for our own reasons, we decide for ourselves what our time on the...
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Thanks, everyone. Yes, I'm wondering why I was so annoyed last year - and now I think "so what if it is a vacation?" Just curious how other pilgrims view it.
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