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Very recognizable! I have been walking in solitude for days ands weeks in France. Expected all kinds of brilliant inner thoughts, but it hardly went further than 'I probably have to turn left at that tree over there'. The inner movement came afterwards, usually when I was already back home.... my thoughts are usually no more complex than: 'When will this rain stop? How far to the next town? Is there a cafe there? Is it too late for lunch? Too early for a beer?' Occasionally, though, I meet someone whose conversation is even more stimulating than this internal monologue. Hard to imagine, of course, but it does happen
I just have to say that in reading your posts all these months, that I hope our paths cross someday. I'd love to chat with you.Although I usually walk alone I hardly ever feel lonely. Much of each day is spent in a chaotic mental mix of personal thanksgiving, worry over the weather or my gut, projected renovation/restoration of a multitude of wayside structures and, the far more social act of simply waving to those that pass by. These include other pilgrims, of course, but also dog walkers, police, bikers, farmers and especially lorry drivers. Such waves exchanged are silent gestures of our shared humanity.
Nevertheless it is always a GREAT pleasure to arrive at a welcoming albergue, take a HOT shower, chat with other pilgrims, exchanging tips and advice while mutually enjoying the special ambiance of camino camaraderie. Shared communal meals are another treat.
Margaret Meredith
Buen Camino, Kris. I find the singing request a bit awful but usually elect a song in which everyone can participate. If I can be last, "Auld Lang Syne" is good because everyone has to stand up and move: they all know the the tune and a few words but all move chaotically at first. Old MacDonald had a farm can be international and gets everyone involved, too. The important thing for me is to escape from having to sing too much myself. Good luck.Well, I would like to stop at Grañón, but i am finding myself worried about the singing requirement I hear about, so some of that walking alone may be taken up memorizing a song, so I don't make too much of fool of myself.
I am actually hoping for a mixture, and I think the Camino will provide the best times for either.
Any quick and easy song requests...she asks panicking already?
Kris
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For me I love meeting people along the way, chatting for 10 minutes and getting a window into their lives for that brief moment. In many ways the camino for me is the people.
I also love the beautiful nature all around, like the lizards in the Pyrenees that change colour when they move from grass onto the road, to camouflage themselves.
However, I am not sure if I would enjoy walking on my own - too much time to think may not always be good?
If you're bringing flapjack you will NEVER be aloneI am looking forward to both walking alone but also every now and then having a conversation with someone and sharing some flapjack!
I love being around nature and it always makes me feel happy, come rain or sunshine.
I used to be a very happy go lucky friendly person but over the past few years I have lost that and now tend to keep to myself more often, I hope the camino restores some of that!
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