just curious...

[anniethenurse]

When does a pilgrim become a veteran?
Easy on the forum you become a veteran after posting 160 times, with no caminos walked.

But when does a pilgrim become a camino veteran and a camino expert?
After walking Camino Frances once?
After walking various caminos in all seasons?
After walking various caminos in different countries and continents?

just curious...

 

[sillydoll]

The accepted meaning of 'veteran' is someone who has long service in office, or of many sport competitions etc.

The accepted meaning of 'expert' is a person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.

You don't have to be a Camino 'veteran' to be a Camino 'expert'.

Some people who have not walked a Camino at all know more about its history, legends, folk-lore, art and architecture than some who have done numerous walks on different routes.

When does a pilgrim become a veteran?
Easy on the forum you become a veteran after posting 160 times, with no caminos walked.

But when does a pilgrim become a camino veteran and a camino expert?
After walking Camino Frances once?
After walking various caminos in all seasons?
After walking various caminos in different countries and continents?

just curious...

 

[Anniesantiago]

I think most people who have walked 6 weeks on the Camino could be considered Veterans.
They probably are experts also on walking the Camino, even though they may not be experts on its history, etc.
That is not to say they don't all have a different opinion of the "best" way to do the Camino! :lol:

 

[Tia Valeria]

I am not sure I would want to be thought an 'expert' after hearing the following definition:-
An 'ex' is 'a has been' and a 'spurt' is 'a drip under pressure' :lol:

Experience of being on the Camino and reaching Santiago, wisdom still to listen to advice and to offer it when asked are maybe signs of a veteran. However there are folk who have to keep making short Caminos or sections and are veterans before they reach Santiago......

Interesting question.