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    Pilgrimage - selfish?

    Show me a person who is not selfish, and I will show you a non-human. Show me a person who says they are not selfish, and I will show you a liar. Selfishness, both the good selfishness and the bad selfishness, exist in every single human being on earth--no exception. And besides, even if a...
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    The Camino will provide?

    Welcome to the world of humans. Even if it changes, it will take centuries at the least if not more. I actually prefer the unpredictable and even irresponsibility of humans. I do not want a world of Spock's and robots--some, but not too many. if these quirks and, yes, even irresponsible...
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    If there are too many pilgrims, what is a pilgrim to do?

    From one perspective, not perception, there can never be too many people on the Camino--never. The very essence of the Camino demands all be accommodated, regardless of the challenges or difficulties presented. This includes the Camino doubling, tripling, etc. If there were a million people...
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    Message from the Roncesvalles albergue - a difficult day.

    My personal take of course, but do not see any problem or difficulty here--the Albergue staff is doing all they can to help and assist; life is never always smooth and always problem free and will never be; expectations ought to be kept reasonable; unpredictability is part of life. Help...
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    A Camino Conundrum

    They both co-exist at the same time.
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    €12000 fine on Route Napoleon?

    Hopefully, soon, the fine will be increased to 18,000 Euro and even higher. No one has the 'right' to put another person's life at risk, whether it is someone on the trek itself (like immature teenagers or children) or whether it is a rescurer. Stupidity, poor judgement, and poor discipline...
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    A Camino medical tale with a few lessons

    Thank you for sharing your valuable learning experience with everyone. Very useful info to know. I also would like to know of the insurance company you used.
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    The Idea of Camino

    Giving up is success because it is failure that makes one stronger, more courageous. One who has not encountered failure in life is a failure. Failure is to be celebrated but of course not when one has not learned from the failure.
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    Two pilgrims trapped in tree by a cow

    Better a protective mother cow as opposed to a rabid dog or bear.
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    When Posting Reviews on Gronze . . .

    I am one who 'needs' such reviews as it reinforces what human nature can really be. Can be in the 'good times.' Wait until some 'bad times' surface and see how extreme these people can be. Human nature, deep down, is where one might not want to tread because it can be extreme in its brutish...
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    Rise in prices in SdC

    It is not a scheme to raise prices for a captive audience; rather, it is properly running a business so it can remain/stay open. There is also such a thing called inflation. Running a business is one of the hardest things to do in life.
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    Pilgrims menu/menu del dia

    Why would you be asking his religion. Presbyterians can practice their religion freely and at will.
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    Memorable Places

    Your inward self.
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    Embarrassing moments

    Welcome to life--it is never as smooth and drama free as we would like, which is the way it is supposed to be. Things happen. And yes, one can apologize too much. One sincere apology is sufficient. And don't worry, life will throw another similar such incident your way as it comes with being...
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    Some thoughts on the uniqueness of pilgrimage.

    Excellent insight. If I run across a pilgrim who is doing a pilgrimage and does so grumbling, complaining, snearing, criticizing, etc. I ought to honor and respect him/her just as much as any other pilgrim or even myself. Each of us is in his own place in life at a particular point in time and...
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    Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino

    Communal venting serves a good purpose and is emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy. Keeping too much inside for too long . . . not good. I believe I read somewhere where Jesus on at least one occasion vented about God, His Father, because as we all know, there has never been a perfect...
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    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    An interesting concept; however, there are too many things regarding myself that I need to focus on and change rather than the Camino. In addition, be wary of changes because very few people of aware of the real consequences of change--the intended consequences of change are often quite...
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    Has the Camino lost its way?

    Could be, might be, possibly be; however, another perspective is that the Camino 'never' loses its way . . . it is only people that lose their way but, then again, this is probably wrong because everyone one . . . everyone in life is on a path of some kind or another, whether it be a...
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    Looking for a weight loss accountability partner who has walked the Camino

    If His schedule is not too busy, Jesus might be a good partner although I plead ignorance in how many biblical references there are regarding weight loss. In any case, I would recommend you contact Him sooner rather than later as His schedule can fill up pretty quick. A 'human' partner . . ...
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    LIVE from the Camino CF trip report

    I admire you so much for you ability, your willingness to so quickly adjust to each challenge as it surfaces and especially so much of your focus being on others rather than yourself. Keep plugging away.

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