- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2006 to date: Over 21 Caminos. See signature line
So, I have to admit I'm struggling today with whether or not to change my plans.
I'm not hoping to have an unexpected adventure - I'm walking for my health.
And I don't have cash to spare - so getting robbed, which has never before been a concern, is now on my plate as a real concern.
If only one pilgrim had been robbed, I would probably just shrug.
Or if it were just a "story" I"d heard.
But I heard it here from the horse's mouth.
A pilgrim was robbed at knifepoint.
And then Luka tells us that not only THAT pilgrim was robbed, but two bikes were stolen and perhaps another pilgrim was robbed as well.
Before I read about the two bikes being taken, I also would have shrugged.
But now, there is a knife, the robbers are attacking pairs (not just single walkers).
So, I'm thinking today.
It's not too late to change my plans and just stick to the Camino Frances.
The only cash I"d lose would be my $45 deposit to the Poor Clares in Seville.
I could just count it as a donation to their African mission.
Maybe the VDLP is just not in the cards for me.
Or maybe I should wait and walk it next year when Joe or another walker can accompany me.
I've been told I"m brave,
but I've never been told I'm stupid.
Walking into a den of snakes feels stupid.
What would YOU do???
I'm not hoping to have an unexpected adventure - I'm walking for my health.
And I don't have cash to spare - so getting robbed, which has never before been a concern, is now on my plate as a real concern.
If only one pilgrim had been robbed, I would probably just shrug.
Or if it were just a "story" I"d heard.
But I heard it here from the horse's mouth.
A pilgrim was robbed at knifepoint.
And then Luka tells us that not only THAT pilgrim was robbed, but two bikes were stolen and perhaps another pilgrim was robbed as well.
Before I read about the two bikes being taken, I also would have shrugged.
But now, there is a knife, the robbers are attacking pairs (not just single walkers).
So, I'm thinking today.
It's not too late to change my plans and just stick to the Camino Frances.
The only cash I"d lose would be my $45 deposit to the Poor Clares in Seville.
I could just count it as a donation to their African mission.
Maybe the VDLP is just not in the cards for me.
Or maybe I should wait and walk it next year when Joe or another walker can accompany me.
I've been told I"m brave,
but I've never been told I'm stupid.
Walking into a den of snakes feels stupid.
What would YOU do???