I did the walk with almost no money. I had to alter my plan to have the money to pay for the Albergue’s. However, had no money for food? As it turned out, I did not have to camp out every night, which gave me the opportunity to hear other pilgrim’s stories, which I would have missed if I slept under the stars.
I did not, even once, have to beg for food, even though few knew I was walking food-less. I was invited to join others for dinner and many times found left-over food in the fridge with a note, to help myself to a meal.
Yes, there were nights and even days, I was hungry. However, my quest was to see what it would be like to be really starving, after all, I was walking to support an orphanage in Kenya where kids are dying because they have no food to eat. I have never been that hungry in my life, but now know what it’s like. Again, the Camino taught me lessons, and it provided!
Last year on this forum, I was highly criticized for this attempt. Even, to the point, they had to shut down the thread because of some of the statements made against me, it received thousands of hits. I was accused of trying to take advantage of other pilgrims, and Spain’s economy needed help. I started to question myself? What were my motives? I then reached into my heart and got the right answer, to continue with my plan. It was the most beautiful experience in my life! Jim
