ricitosdeplata
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- 09/2015: Via de la Plata
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That is just ridiculous! It's happy, joyful, talkative, and often too loud. On all my walks there was only once when there was someone pushing the envelop, and he is someone who claims to,have walked over 25k in pilgramages. But he would stand outside the albergue screaming for others to join him to go into town, while the others were trying to rest. I doubt that will be you.There was also the comment that she heard from an in-law, who walked the CF, that most pilgrims are introspective and talking too much would be frowned upon by other pilgrims. (Siblings know just where to zing you.) I don't want to be a boisterous, ugly American and interfere either. In fact, I myself have chosen taking VDLP up to Astorga and then joining CF so part of the time I can get more solitude. Maybe the fact that I spend 99% of my time caregiving my 93 year old Mother explains why I am more talkative when I finally get around more responsive adults.
I'd be interested in hearing what it's like on the camino and in the albergues. I never got the impression from this forum that the camino was like being at a retreat as my sister described.
I think each pilgrim is free to make of the Camino what he/she wants, and fellow-pilgrims respect others' needs and wishes. Here are some threads on socializing on the Camino which you may find helpful. I see you plan on walking the Via de la Plata; I don't know if these links apply specifically to that one.I'd be interested in hearing what it's like on the camino and in the albergues. I never got the impression from this forum that the camino was like being at a retreat as my sister described.
Another great idea. I have a video camera and tripod I could use and then upload it to youtube.As to being a bore, you may also feel this upon returning. There is a boitique where I live that specialises on the Camino and you can rent it on evenings when it is othwrwise closed to make a video presentation to your friends and family so tjat you do it once amd them leave them in peace
It is easy to become a "Camino Bore". We decided on a blog for our 2014 Camino. In the blog we combined a regular update on our progress with short discussions of Camino topics (go to the link below if you are interested). With the blog we found some friends followed it regularly, some read the whole thing after our return, and some were not interested enough to ever look at it! To each his own.
This problem is not limited to Caminoists. We've read of folks returning from 2 years on a Peace Corp mission to find friends and family less than enthusiastic about hearing the many 'fascinating' stories.
Our only other comment is: Don't let anyone dampen your enthusiasm! A Camino is a fantastic experience, share with those who are interested, don't fret about those who aren't.
Thanks, Mike. Signatures don't appear on my android. I notice other differences on the forum from my kindle, like not being able to start a new thread unless I select a camino subsection.It is in their signature line: http://ourboatleavestheharbor.blogspot.com/
I posted photos daily that I took on my phone on FB and made comments about stuff that happened during my day. I've had a lot of positive feedback. If people don't want to read it, they don't have to open the post. But quite a few will. My aunt went travelling around France a couple of years ago and I loved her daily updates.
Besides it means you won't have to explain asuch when you get back home.
I guess my enthusiasm/obsession for my upcoming trip is turning my family off. I just figured it out after spending a couple of days with my sister after a few not so subtle comments the morning I left. At first my feelings were hurt but now I'm feeling I have to restrict my conversation unless asked about my trip.
Have any of you experienced anything similar?
Absolutely! In 2013 when my son and I were preparing to embark on this journey, we laughed at the way the rest of the family would roll their eyes as we began the Camino discussions. He finally started calling me on the phone as he drove home from work where our enthusiasm was free to run wildly! It helps if you have someone to be excited with, but for the most part, many people either don't get it or just aren't interested. Don't let it discourage you, you will find plenty of people who will talk about it when you get there -- and here! Happy planning!!I guess my enthusiasm/obsession for my upcoming trip is turning my family off. I just figured it out after spending a couple of days with my sister after a few not so subtle comments the morning I left. At first my feelings were hurt but now I'm feeling I have to restrict my conversation unless asked about my trip.
I'm also thinking I will not be posting on Facebook while I'm on the camino but will create a thread on this forum or start a blog.
Have any of you experienced anything similar?
I experienced the same thing! It's interesting for a moment, only, to some people. I set up a blog and don't think I'll post on facebook. Buen camino, my friend.I guess my enthusiasm/obsession for my upcoming trip is turning my family off. I just figured it out after spending a couple of days with my sister after a few not so subtle comments the morning I left. At first my feelings were hurt but now I'm feeling I have to restrict my conversation unless asked about my trip.
I'm also thinking I will not be posting on Facebook while I'm on the camino but will create a thread on this forum or start a blog.
Have any of you experienced anything similar?
I don't mean to say everyone has that reaction. My daughter and soninlaw are super supportive.I experienced the same thing! It's interesting for a moment, only, to some people. I set up a blog and don't think I'll post on facebook. Buen camino, my friend.
I agree; using my volunteer experiences in India, it has been heard a few times "Don't get Maggie going "It is easy to become a "Camino Bore". We decided on a blog for our 2014 Camino. In the blog we combined a regular update on our progress with short discussions of Camino topics (go to the link below if you are interested). With the blog we found some friends followed it regularly, some read the whole thing after our return, and some were not interested enough to ever look at it! To each his own.
This problem is not limited to Caminoists. We've read of folks returning from 2 years on a Peace Corp mission to find friends and family less than enthusiastic about hearing the many 'fascinating' stories.
Our only other comment is: Don't let anyone dampen your enthusiasm! A Camino is a fantastic experience, share with those who are interested, don't fret about those who aren't.
As for recording the camino I will be sending photo's back daily for my wife to compile ready for my journal, and if anyone wants to view they only have to ask.
Hi not sure your location but a great place to talk everything Your Camino ,is at the local American Pilgrims on the Camino local chapter. Check to see if there is one near you. Buen Camino!I guess my enthusiasm/obsession for my upcoming trip is turning my family off. I just figured it out after spending a couple of days with my sister after a few not so subtle comments the morning I left. At first my feelings were hurt but now I'm feeling I have to restrict my conversation unless asked about my trip.
I'm also thinking I will not be posting on Facebook while I'm on the camino but will create a thread on this forum or start a blog.
Have any of you experienced anything similar?
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