Long walk to safety photos...

[Deleted member 43780]

After seeing the photos of Syrian refugees’ long walk to safety, we should all be thankful how we are/were able to walk the Camino. With our gear, place to sleep, bars, cafes and more.
I remember the steep slopes on my Caminos. Rainy days. I had trekking poles, good boots, a pack, rain gear and more.
Bless these people. Regardless of your beliefs, take a moment and pray for these people. And be thankful for what you have on your Camino.

Link to photos: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/migrant-cr...-journey-safety-part-2-greece-hungary-1518886

The photo of the man walking carrying the boy. The photo of those people coming down the steep slope. The long line of back packs and more....

 

[Daretolive]

Couldn't agree more.. Very thoughtful post...

 

[mountaingoat999]

After seeing these photos of Syrian refugees’ long walk to safety, we should all be thankful how we are/were able to walk the Camino. With our gear, place to sleep, bars, cafes and more.
I remember the steep slopes on my Caminos. Rainy days. I had trekking poles, good boots, a pack, rain gear and more.
Bless these people. Regardless of your beliefs, take a moment and pray for these people. And be thankful for what you have on your Camino.

Link to photos: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/migrant-cr...-journey-safety-part-2-greece-hungary-1518886

you right.........we walk the camino and hope to go home after....they have little hope and no home.......this has been happening for years and years.....I am thankful

 

[Dan the Man]

I am currently in Santiago! I just finished my long trek from SJPDP yesterday.

I can not even begin to tell you what I have learned because it was so much. This was a difficult journey for many reasons, but I thanked God daily for every opportunity I have been given in life.

This Camino brought a common thread of conversation among pilgrims. In life, why can we not just be nice to each other? It happens everyday on the Camino! Perhaps world leaders should walk it as a group!

There are so many refugees willing to give up their lives for a simple chance of having a life! Mine is way too privileged in comparison to theirs. Can we not in 2015 as a global community come up with better solutions to these issues?

EVERY PERSON DESERVES A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT! What dignity do these folks have when they leave everything just for a chance?

I probably should have waited before writing this. Thus Camino has changed my life!!!

Dan

 

[MileHighPair]

We just finished a one week pilgrimage here in the USA. I had not seen these pictures, but had seen others pics and I had these refugees on my mind for much of the walk. Regardless of your politics it is possible to pray, "Lord have Mercy". Thanks for sharing the link.
Mike.

 

[jennie]

After seeing the photos of Syrian refugees’ long walk to safety, we should all be thankful how we are/were able to walk the Camino. With our gear, place to sleep, bars, cafes and more.
I remember the steep slopes on my Caminos. Rainy days. I had trekking poles, good boots, a pack, rain gear and more.
Bless these people. Regardless of your beliefs, take a moment and pray for these people. And be thankful for what you have on your Camino.

Link to photos: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/migrant-cr...-journey-safety-part-2-greece-hungary-1518886

The photo of the man walking carrying the boy. The photo of those people coming down the steep slope. The long line of back packs and more....

its an understatement to say its so sad to see this ..how in this supposed civilised day and age can people still be fighting over the same old thing ie land ,money, title to a country,we that have been lucky enough to walk the Camino have mostly met with kind and good people you just need to read the post regarding"camino angels " to see that good people are out there.many people believe these refugees want to come to "our "? countries to take what they can !! these people have/had homes ,jobs and families and it was not THEIR greed that forced them to move .. shame shame shame that this is happening!!