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Daxzentzu said:I have observed discussions about "gadgets" on the way of Saint James and I seek guidance from enthusiastic proponents of technology on the Camino. which are the "must have" and can't do without items.
Others feel the need for more gear and that is their choice, especially if it gives them, or their families, greater peace of mind.
Daxzentzu said:Her simple killer question to me is " what did previous pilgrims take" - the original pilgrims would not have taken anything- they would have relied upon a kind face, a smile and a piece of bread from a stranger
For me that means no technology, iPad, iPhone, Netbook, GPS - i use them every day in my working life.
JALAN JAUH said:Thanks David for your inputs, many will agree with your advise that leaving their gadget behind would allow them to see the camino in a different light .....but they would still take some form of 21st century gadget with them. It is good to see you have one convert; but I do not see how those alive after the train crash on 23rd July would have dealt with their anxious families if they did not have at least a gadget. In hindsight this tragedy would not have happened if trains were not allowed to come past Santiago de Compostela as in the old days.
Joe
Tumbleweed said:a landline (they do still have those, right?) payphone,
Why did you feel the need to make a negative comment? Oh ye of little faith.NicoZ said:Pretty useless in an emergency situation.
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