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Sojourner47 said:Here we are, in the 21st century, and all wishing to walk a camino.
To look through the questions asked, it beggars believe at times that some on here can be so naive.
We have those who wish to find their way by GPS, regardless of the abundant route marking, we have those who can't even discover if an adapter is needed for their phone charger. Despite practically every question about size of rucsac, whether to take a liner or a sleeping bag,whether to wear boots or shoes
etc, etc, someone will ask it again, without bothering to trawl the previously asked questions.
Doesn't anyone ever learn anything???
There are umpteen answers to every question ever asked on this forum but still many don't bother to check.
OK, guys, controversial again, that's me :mrgreen:
:lol:"History teaches us that history teaches us nothing"
Tia Valeria said::lol:"History teaches us that history teaches us nothing"
Sorry I cannot asign the quote.
Rebekah Scott said:This is nothing. I get emails from people asking me for the opening hours of every albergue in Castilla y Leon, which ones are "free," schedulues for bus companies in Basque Country, mileage between Burgos and San Bol, and "requests" for me to book their nightly accommodations for them in the "best places." I am asked to find donkeys, Compeed, taxis, backpack repair shops, fresh veg, and rubber tips for walking sticks. In Hornillos. Today.
Evidently there are many people used to having everything they want, right now, for free. And when I say No, I am told I am not properly reflecting the mythic "camino spirit."
Figuring things out for yourself and meeting your own needs is not only one of the fun things you learn out on the trail, it is part of being an adult. Asking someone to answer all your questions right now, in one new thread, is a bit like walking into a library and asking the librarian to tell you what all these books are about.
Some things you just got to do yourself. And once you start poking around, it´s a lot of fun!
Rebekah Scott said:Even the saints got pretty snarky sometimes.
I stand by my snark. At least this time.
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Sojourner47 said:Rebekah Scott said:Even the saints got pretty snarky sometimes.
I stand by my snark. At least this time.
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So do I. One thing strikes me - the majority of those who agree with my post are all experienced pilgrims, long time forum members, who have contributed greatly to various discussions here. Whereas, the majority of those in disagreement appear to be relative newcomers,who have perhaps yet to set foot on the camino. Which knda proves my point, if yer catch me drift.
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