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In Porto Marin (2012), went to a hair dresser. Asked the hair dresser to "me deja pelon". She laughed and "me dejo pelon". did not need a hair cut for another 6 months.
Ditto Kevin's use of the Jesus Prayer. Good read:"The way of the Pilgrim" describing a Russian pilgrim seeking God and his constant prayer, "Lord Jesus, son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner." Greek Orthodox monks use prayer ropes as they say this prayer. Good meditative practice...
Its not a real Camino if you don't do one...
Its not a real Camino if you don't buy $100 worth of trinkets in SDC to take home to family and friends...
Its not a real Camino if you don't at least taste a Spanish Torta on the Frances...
Its not a real Camino if at one point or another you don't...
Hit a long drive with a slight slice. Kept walking looking for my ball and found myself in Santiago. Had a conversation with St. James. He told me that all we need is love and to give peace a chance. Did not know that St. James was a rocker. Anyway, it was a great trip, keep drawing inspiration...
The Camino was a gift we gave our daughter for her graduation from college. My wife (late 50s), Son (early 20s), daughter's boyfriend,my younger brother (early 50s), and I (early 60s) joined our daughter on this trip. Kind of a family vacation. We cycled (bicigrinos) from Pamplona on. The goal...
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