Mark Heard
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- August-September 2015
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I've also watched the movie many times before and after biking the camino in May 2013. Although i biked the Camino, i can assure you it is a lot thougher than it looks in the movie. You may or may not make friends along the way because you don't know what is going to happen during the 800 KM. However, you're going to have many opportunities to socialize with other people. Sometimes you will want to give up because of a number of factors, including cold, too hot, rain, loneliness, no place to sleep, etc, but make sure you don't give up because you will go through lots os wonderful experiences as well. Bon CaminoIve watched The Way several times & it is part of the reason I would like to walk the El Camino in 2015. There are many reasons why I love the movie but one big part is the relationships that are built between Tom & the other 3 main characters along the way (I know, it's only a movie).
I am by nature an introvert but I would like to experience this side of the El Camino. I'm not saying exactly as the movie portrays it but for me, having connections with people would add a huge amount to the whole experience. This might seem a REALLY strange question but did you develop some friendships/connections along the way that have lasted? I'm not concerned about the physical aspect of the walk but more the need to be "extroverted" to make these connections.
Ive watched The Way several times & it is part of the reason I would like to walk the El Camino in 2015. There are many reasons why I love the movie but one big part is the relationships that are built between Tom & the other 3 main characters along the way (I know, it's only a movie).
I am by nature an introvert but I would like to experience this side of the El Camino. I'm not saying exactly as the movie portrays it but for me, having connections with people would add a huge amount to the whole experience. This might seem a REALLY strange question but did you develop some friendships/connections along the way that have lasted? I'm not concerned about the physical aspect of the walk but more the need to be "extroverted" to make these connections.
Ive watched The Way several times & it is part of the reason I would like to walk the El Camino in 2015. There are many reasons why I love the movie but one big part is the relationships that are built between Tom & the other 3 main characters along the way (I know, it's only a movie).
I am by nature an introvert but I would like to experience this side of the El Camino. I'm not saying exactly as the movie portrays it but for me, having connections with people would add a huge amount to the whole experience. This might seem a REALLY strange question but did you develop some friendships/connections along the way that have lasted? I'm not concerned about the physical aspect of the walk but more the need to be "extroverted" to make these connections.
That's a terrific idea Jenny.
I've really appreciated everyones thoughts. It makes me want to leave now & experience the Camino.
I work in a medical field & talk with patients all day which for some makes it hard to believe I am an introvert. Anyway, I saw a husband & wife today who told me they had walked the Camino last year. My heart skipped a beat. I asked them to tell me of their experiences - I wished I'd had longer with them. It's the second time now in the last few months I have met people who have walked the Camino & each time I have had a chill go up my spine (the only way I can express it).
It is a great patch, but I have never seen one on any of the caminos! The fraction of Forum members on the camino, and the subset with a patch, make it pretty rare. Plan on meeting almost exclusively non-Forum pilgrims.you can click on 'Forum Badges' at the top of this page
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