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Yes, there is a place. It has become timeless since its inception. It has a place in every time period that academics will try to describe the world by.
Its start is in the heart of faith and worship of the Allmighty for the Christian believer.
It removes the seriously urbanised from the...
Good question! Time and circumstance is most probably two factors that will be prominant in such a decision. The flip side is the common life philosophy of where there is a will there is a way or as many responded where there's a will there is a camino. Being a pilgrim is in my life my most...
Indeed. It is your Camino. It is also your choice to excert yourself. Pacing oneself remains a factor for all of us. It most probably becomes more important when the will and the body are out of kilter. Rethink your last few days and adjust wisely. Enjoy the rest of your journey. Buen Camino.
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There is a time and place for everything under the sun. If your or mine doesn't coincide with that of the stringer then its best to move along. I encountered a group of young people playing their ghettoblaster at max last year near Sarria and decided to slow down, which is always easy for me...
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Good for you on an even better than Good Friday. Christ is Risen.
Your kms done shows you're already in good shape. You need to decide what your walking strategy will be when on the Camino where you need many days of reasonable walking.
Do you take off because you are fit and full of...
Indeed. I'm again a protestant and am sad to hear of our fellow pilgrim's experience.
Today is Resurrection Sunday for all of us who follow the Christ. My hope and prayer is that the Camino remains a meeting place for all who have a desire to walk it.
A pilgrimage is a great leveller. We all...
If it is your perception then it is your truth. Forgive those who made you feel unwelcome and remind yourself of who you are in the Christ. Take a deep breath, rest, refocus and walk the path set before you.
Dizzy, your predicament is clear. There is nothing great about being injured or incapacî itated when open spaces and winding footpaths are calling you. My take on the matter will however lean towards being conservative . Serious injuries like yours is best served with patience and wisdom. Your...
Parents remain an important part of our lives whether they were present or absent to a lesser or larger gegree. If not in person then at least in thought.
Death in general is about the living, ie, those who stay behind. What do you do now that it has happened, thus your posting.
No matter...
Hallo Citronit, I think the variety of advice that you've is good and fair. It is your walk and you must make the hard decisions before or along the way.
I am thinking of walking the Primitivo over the last two weeks of Dec and the first week of Jan 20. Many will say madness but it will be a...
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