I unloaded a lot of personal baggage at Cruz deal Ferro. It was an emotional climb, experience, and decent.
I found the mass at Carrion de Los Condes at Santa Maria deal Camino church very emotional. At that mass all pilgrims were called forward and each asked their country of origin. The...
I may not be much help because I studied Soanish for years, never reaching fluency. I had to learn Camino vocabulary and got better each day. I ended up by week 2 speaking 85% Spanish.
Seeing the spoken words increases your sight word vocabulary and helps with the basis of other words.
Listen...
I live in Toronto and the other day I had a surprise and an I wonder moment.
I was downtown ( huge city ) and I was walking on the street and I heard a woman yell out " hey, hey! Hey you, Camino guy."
I stopped and turned around and it was a young lady whom I saw several times on My...
I am currently in Santiago! I just finished my long trek from SJPDP yesterday.
I can not even begin to tell you what I have learned because it was so much. This was a difficult journey for many reasons, but I thanked God daily for every opportunity I have been given in life.
This Camino...
I leave in 4 days for my 1st Camino. I had dinner last night with 3 recent returnees who said Pilgrim's Meals were horrible.
If I am hungry enough, i am sure road kill will taste like a gourmet meal.
I will figure out dinner when the time comes. I am sure there may be some mediocre days and...
Paul:
I hear you my friend. I do not leave until August 19, 2015. I have been reading about this camino for 9 years and decided this year was the time to do it. I too am addicted to the forum and I have to say I am ever thankful to you all for your advice and thoughts.
I have made many posts...
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