Jomas
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- VF many times. Monaco-Lindau '15. Ass '17. CF '18.
After this difficult period of lockdown we are witnessing the first openings, of provincial and regional borders, of the borders between states and also of hospitality facilities along the paths to the tomb of the Apostle St. James. With all the restrictions that will dutifully there will be, first of all the need (obligation?) of booking in advance. I never positively accepted the opportunity to book in advance, but ok, it's not something about this period of recovery from the pandemic state but it existed before.
I wonder then that "value" can be given to that fundamental symbol of the experience of the Way: hospitality (always and everywhere). How can it be guaranteed in these first few months of opening? How can the pilgrim face the path in serenity if it cannot secure a bed to sleep in? Will always be guaranteed a place to rest if the demand (pilgrims who will start the journey) exceeds the offer (albergue/hostel beds)?
It is inevitable that there will be a great call to take the path (already you see in the forum several posts oriented to this) from the beginning. How should the pilgrim be oriented? What could happen if you don't have a chance to find a place to stay?
A reflection that I want to share, also to have some calming response. A warm greeting, jo
I wonder then that "value" can be given to that fundamental symbol of the experience of the Way: hospitality (always and everywhere). How can it be guaranteed in these first few months of opening? How can the pilgrim face the path in serenity if it cannot secure a bed to sleep in? Will always be guaranteed a place to rest if the demand (pilgrims who will start the journey) exceeds the offer (albergue/hostel beds)?
It is inevitable that there will be a great call to take the path (already you see in the forum several posts oriented to this) from the beginning. How should the pilgrim be oriented? What could happen if you don't have a chance to find a place to stay?
A reflection that I want to share, also to have some calming response. A warm greeting, jo