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Wish it wasn't so hot and sunny tho , I'm wearing factor 50 but still burnt to a crisp. Not so good.
Several months ago Rebekah intimated that a second camino experience is different from the first and so it is. Here are some of the things that we have already noticed.
1 Route de Napoleon is no harder than Valcarlos we did one hour quicker and the views were wonderful.
2 We are not pilgrims as some would see it because this time we have booked hotels hostels casa rurals etc ahead and whilst you may not have the same sharing experience as in alburgues you do have the certainty of a bed and you are more relaxed.
3 There are many more people doing the camino than 3 years ago.
4 There are more coffee stops and Alburgues than 3 years ago
5 Pilgrims seem to have strained panic stricken looks on their faces as they race for accommodation of which there seems to be ample. Has someone started an urban
an myth
6 Most pilgrims only look forward rarely do they take in the view from behind.
7 Stillness cannot be captured only experienced.
8 And hey we are enjoying every minute of it Estella and an albergue tomorrow double room of course.
You are absolutely right about No 6. As well as seeing the wonderful views behind you there is that amazing sense of achievement on seeing all the kilometers you have already walked...definitely spurs you on!
One of the most memorable moments of backward looking was at the vista just before entering O Cebreiro and seeing where I had been a few days before - at the Cruz de Ferro - and understanding better the concept of the layering of hills and mountains!You are absolutely right about No 6. As well as seeing the wonderful views behind you there is that amazing sense of achievement on seeing all the kilometers you have already walked...definitely spurs you on!
I just read your post and do have a question why are you avoiding Alberque this time around. My wife is concerned about her privaticy and is pushing for hotels. I feel that part of the Camino experience is the staying in Alberque. Your thoughts?Several months ago Rebekah intimated that a second camino experience is different from the first and so it is. Here are some of the things that we have already noticed.
1 Route de Napoleon is no harder than Valcarlos we did one hour quicker and the views were wonderful.
2 We are not pilgrims as some would see it because this time we have booked hotels hostels casa rurals etc ahead and whilst you may not have the same sharing experience as in alburgues you do have the certainty of a bed and you are more relaxed.
3 There are many more people doing the camino than 3 years ago.
4 There are more coffee stops and Alburgues than 3 years ago
5 Pilgrims seem to have strained panic stricken looks on their faces as they race for accommodation of which there seems to be ample. Has someone started an urban
an myth
6 Most pilgrims only look forward rarely do they take in the view from behind.
7 Stillness cannot be captured only experienced.
8 And hey we are enjoying every minute of it Estella and an albergue tomorrow double room of course.
Sorry for not replying before but there was poor wi fiI just read your post and do have a question why are you avoiding Alberque this time around. My wife is concerned about her privaticy and is pushing for hotels. I feel that part of the Camino experience is the staying in Alberque. Your thoughts?
Thank you for responding and yes my wife deserves to get what she wants and I do my best. I on the other hand want to experience the Camino in its glory. So for me it might be a night or two alone in a Albergue while honey stays in a nice hotel. Again thank you for your reply.Sorry for not replying before but there was poor wi fi
We are doing it this way because we can and for serious family reasons we have had to put this off for two years. Your wife deserves what she asks for. I have slept with many men in my previous incarnation and no longer get pleasure from it. I do need my sleep though and we did stay in the alburgue juveniles in Estella in a very clean though basic room, however our room 217 is burned into my brain, it was next to the men's wash room and the plumbing went up our wall. DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY MEN USE THE TOILET AT 4 30AM? Sorry Kanga For using capitals but it is the only way to convey my feelings
Another memorable backward view is from the top of the Mostelares plateau, height 980 meters, located just west of Castrojeriz. Here the view from 'the top of the world' is well worth the steep climb up. One can see widely for many kilometers; back to the east the path taken and ahead to the west the path to take! Each time I take a deep breath, give silent thanks for a successful climb and shout "Ultreia!"
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We all only get out what we put in and what you put I is your open friendly nature, so that's what you have had returned. Now the two of you have a great time inParis. All the best Skippy Linda and JohnHey Rector as you know this is out first Camino all I would say is that we have found all (except MAMILs ) really easy to get on with Pilgrims and Spanish / everyone has made this Camino experience wonderful
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