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    Observations after Completing the Camino Frances

    GoBosco, many thanks for taking the time and effort to post your observations and comments. They will be extremely helpful especially to the novice. The majority of us can relate to what you say ( my pet peeve are those rustling bags). Obviously the more interesting aspects of the Camino are...
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    Unwelcoming Hotel In Santiago

    Hi Grayland. Well said! Thank you for keeping this thread open and for deleting the unhelpful posts. Personally, keeping the thread open is a good sign as it sends a message to everyone that this forum is also about emotional support, even at the individual level.....if a person is asking for...
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    Unwelcoming Hotel In Santiago

    Actually I disagree. The OP is venting his frustration/disappointment and that is a good thing as it obviously is helping him. Agree/disagree with him is not the issue. The issue is he can vent his frustration in what I hope is a supportive and non patronizing community. The fact that he does...
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    You make me smile!!!

    Hi Angelina, thank you for a lovely heart felt post. I'm currently on holidays in Malta awaiting a ferry to Goso ( just missed the last one now have to wait 45 minutes ....) so thought I'd check out what the hyenas were doing on the internet! LOL!! Yes this forum does put a smile on ones...
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    Unwelcoming Hotel In Santiago

    I'm guessing from a friend who told me, that you're too shy, humble and modest to admit it was you!
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    Unwelcoming Hotel In Santiago

    Gosh that's really inexpensive! ( my mother told me never to use the word 'cheap' it's mch too vulgar)!!!
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    Unwelcoming Hotel In Santiago

    Yes many and and some even charge higher.
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    Unwelcoming Hotel In Santiago

    Stephen, so sorry about your bad experience and apologies for some of the odious comments here which are not helpful. So much for a sense of 'Community' this forum is supposed to be.....more like sharks forming an inquisition! Do not be offended nor be put off and do post again. You obviously...
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    Ignorance is bliss. I like it.
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    Looks like we are going to disagree on this point. 300,000 have arrived most but not all of whom are pilgrims. I have met a few who do not want to be known as pilgrims but the hypocracy is pushed aside when getting their Compostela. I wish your romantic view was real but the reality sadly gets...
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    You are a real pilgrim with a heart that respects the genuine meaning of pilgrimage. I wish everyone shared your attributes. I try too.
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    Ok for the record I have done five pilgrimages three of those are Camino Française as I only live within driving distance to SJPdP and minutes from the Spanish boarder. Hope that clarifies. Unless, there is a rule stating you must fill out your profile, then I opt out, for reasons I have...
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    Life is not a cookbook that you follow step by step. In this instance it's about having a working framework that's operational. I was asked my 'secret' as it was put and obliged an answer. Why is it that people find it necessary to feel answers to everything have to be concrete? When in fact...
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    I have purposely left out the number of pilgrimages I have done for the simple reason I prefer to be judged by not what I have done but what I say. It's a bit like a professional hiding behind their qualifications. What matters to me are their competencies not their qualifications. I value that...
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    Hint One: destination that has a specific meaning to you hint Two: purpose Hint three: a form of actualisation along the way I.e the process of getting there has had an impact Hint four: your behavior along the way Hint five: the word pilgrim is not a homogenous term. There are many forms of...
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    On a practical operational level it's very easy to define what is a REAL pilgrim. Its just that on this forum it interferes with the sensibilities of many so we keep it to 'only you can decide'. That's safe isn't it? In fact you need not go beyond the codex written way back in the 12 th...
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    Do I need a sleeping bag? Silk? down?

    Hi Jeanne, Hope you have a great Camino. One of mine was pretty much round the time you anticipate to do yours. I hate the cold so I would also wear a light weight fleece to bed. It proved invaluable and cosy...I took a liner with me and never used it. Left it in one of the religious hostels...
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    It's hard to argue with your point of view but to me it's too simplistic. Sure, an individual knows himself better than anyone else (one hopes) but if taking transport for non bona fide reasons does impact on others as it did with me when I arrived after a 45 k walk to find the hostel full...
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    It is both. No wind favors a ship without a 'destination' my friend. Good luck on your pending pilgrimage.
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    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    A thousand likes come your way. Priceless comment. Mind you, you might need to pay for a new key board....I spilt my coffee over it with laughter.

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