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But out of this, no problem at all (but to convince my wife that she don't need a call every second hour)
All the electronics I carry have an off switch. I use it.
A good thing to work on while walking!!I will feel guilty
A good thing to work on while walking!!
@brian2015 My exact approach too Brian. I have walked from SJPP to Santiago, Finisterre and Muxia twice now and will soon be back for the third time.
No phone, internet, music or anything except a cheap compact camera. Being disconnected from home life certainly allows me to totally immerse myself in the Camino experience, but as a lifelong long distance walker I have always used this approach as it was the norm back before the invention of all this techie stuff.
Buen Camino,
Mike
Put an out of office message on which says, "I'm on a trek. Use your initiative/discretion and think for yourself. I won't blame you if you make a wrong decision."True but my problem is if I turn my phone on I will have a number of emails or text messages from work which I will feel guilty about if I don't respond to....therefore its easier for me just not to bring them.
A contrary opinion: you can carry a smartphone and never have to use it. But, it sure can come in handy if need to call a taxi (i.e. injury), call the hospitalero to come open up the albergue, book a pension because the albergue is full, check the weather forecast, use the GPS function to find out where the h**l you are because you took a wrong turn!
True but my problem is if I turn my phone on I will have a number of emails or text messages from work which I will feel guilty about if I don't respond to....therefore its easier for me just not to bring them.
Hi all,
I apologise if this thread has already been done or If I am repeating previous content. I got such good information from my last post that I have decided to ask the forum for help once more.
I am taking a long period off work. (3 months) and have set out only very rough guidelines for my camino(approx 6 weeks or so i plan to go to finisterre).
What I want to ask those who have previously completed the camino is how possible or hard is it to compete the camino without using any electronic equipment (phone, computer, ipad)
My plan is to do the camino without any phone, without looking up news on the internet and as much as possible without looking at tv...so basically i want to completely detach myself from the world that I am now part of.....however I realise that certain things might be outside of my control at times like in bars or albergues.
I will create one exception to check a newly created email account once a day in case family require to notify me of something urgent.
Has anybody tried to do something similar to this( I'm sure many people have) What were your experiences or what are your thoughts on this....Is it possible or is its silly overkill?
If I carried my iPad or iPhone , I think there would be temptation to go on Facebook etc and I seriously need a break from it.Hi all,
I apologise if this thread has already been done or If I am repeating previous content. I got such good information from my last post that I have decided to ask the forum for help once more.
I am taking a long period off work. (3 months) and have set out only very rough guidelines for my camino(approx 6 weeks or so i plan to go to finisterre).
What I want to ask those who have previously completed the camino is how possible or hard is it to compete the camino without using any electronic equipment (phone, computer, ipad)
My plan is to do the camino without any phone, without looking up news on the internet and as much as possible without looking at tv...so basically i want to completely detach myself from the world that I am now part of.....however I realise that certain things might be outside of my control at times like in bars or albergues.
I will create one exception to check a newly created email account once a day in case family require to notify me of something urgent.
Has anybody tried to do something similar to this( I'm sure many people have) What were your experiences or what are your thoughts on this....Is it possible or is its silly overkill?
I completely agree with this, well done Mike for saying it, the amount of people I see with phones, ipads, tablets etc, drives me mad sometimes, and the closer you get to Santiago, the worse it gets, I'm like you Mike, I like to immerse myself in the Camino experience. The only thing I do to keep in contact with the family or friends is when there is a tourist office or a internet cafe, I use their facility's, and I do this on a prearranged day, like a Wednesday or Saturday for instance, and check for emails from them, or I drop them a quick line or two saying how I am and where I am etc, this works fine for me and it's peace of mind for my wife. As for the TV, I see lots of then in bars, not that I stop in many but it does happen, so I tend to sit outside so it's out of sight. I don't think it's over kill at all, it's refreshing to hear someone else trying to get away from all the electronic gear that people use today.
Good luck and Buen Camino.
No offense, but that is a rather odd question. Are you attempting to find out if it is feasible (of course it is...just don't carry the stuff or keep it switched off) or are you trying to find approval?
Ultimately it all boils down to your situation. If you have a family and children I think it's a selfish thing to do, not communicating with them for a month all the while they are concerned about you. If you are not in that situation, leave the stuff at home. It's not a necessity. You are still bound to see the occasional flatscreen on in the various bars and cafes you go in. The Camino isn't a technology void or a wilderness hike, and the automobiles, trains, planes, factories, power plants, windmills etc etc etc that you encounter everyday will reattach you to the world you are part of now.
"Expert"? Ha ha, no way. Just an overly opinionated middle aged dude.Just trying to gauge whether its feasible or just plain foolish!! Wasn't sure if people would say a smartphone is a neccessity for safety reasons!! As for my personal situation obviously everyone is different and I know my own!
No offense but your opening line is condescending..not everyone is the expert you are
"Expert"? Ha ha, no way. Just an overly opinionated middle aged dude.
Had no intention of being condescending. If I ever am...apologies.
I got so many damn things to work on with myself that I've found I have to do multiple Caminos. ha haMost likely me being oversensitive!! Will work on it on the camino!
If it has become a crutch for you, then it is a problem. If it has become a crutch for someone else, try to ignore it.I feel the electronic gadgetry has become a crutch for many people in modern society.
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