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Yeah that makes sense. I imagine the vast majority of first time pilgrims walk the CF, and many will choose a different route on subsequent caminos. I should have thought of that.I've definitely met more repeat pilgrims on routes other than the Francés. I probably met no more than 5 repeat pilgrims on my first Camino Francés in 2016.
Without a doubt this is true. On the Norte in 2018 I would say 80% walked before. On the VDLP everyone I met save 1 person had walked before and he gave up pretty early on just after Carcaboso. None on the Aragones, When I walked the from Le Puy I didn't meet any pilgrims going to even ST Jean let alone Santiago. I have only met one Pilgrim whose first camino was from Le Puy.I've definitely met more repeat pilgrims on routes other than the Francés. I probably met no more than 5 repeat pilgrims on my first Camino Francés in 2016.
I learned that many first time pilgrims visit this forum as readers only to get information. In fact I met 2 silent readers from this forum on my first camino. Experienced pilgrims however, have a lot to tell and they have opinions on everything. Hence they are not the majority, but clearly the most visible and active part of the crowd on hereJudging from this site and several others - first time pilgrims seem to be in the minority! LOL
I very much agree. I am not interested in talking to others about my Caminos unless they express a genuine interest in going themselves. I spend more than enough time here on the forum in company of like-minded people. When walking in Spain, I keep my head down and prefer to be seen in a neutral way - not a complete innocent, but not an expert. Of course it is a pleasure to meet up with others who have similar or more experience on the Caminos - but then we don't really need to talk about it; we are doing it!I tend not to identify myself as a “veteran” when I’m walking. I don’t want kudos and I don’t want to answer the “what’s the best next bit” question. I’ll use an “experienced hiker” guise to try and help with blisters, back-pack set-up, hydration/nutrition questions.
I don’t expect I’m unique. I suspect many multi-Camino walkers will keep their heads down in a crowd. On this lovely forum it’s different; I’ll flaunt my silver-back status with as many belly-slaps as required.
Me too. I'm very aware of an unfortunate personal tendency to bore the backside off people on the subject of pilgrimage at the slightest excuse. A deplorable habit which I try to subdue.I am a repeat offender, many Caminos, but I do not talk about it unless directly asked. And I don't register for a Compostela in SdC anymore. Not for many years.
Congratulations! Have some tapas (one for me) at Do Bispo in Rua do Franco!Me too. I'm very aware of an unfortunate personal tendency to bore the backside off people on the subject of pilgrimage at the slightest excuse. A deplorable habit which I try to subdue.I arrived in Santiago today and asked the pilgrim office for just a sello rather than a Compostela. Which provoked a raised eyebrow but no audible comment from the volunteer at the desk.
You're not the first today to recommend O Bispo! A fine place.Congratulations! Have some tapas (one for me) at Do Bispo in Rua do Franco!
Have a glass of red there. I pay when we meet.You're not the first today to recommend O Bispo! A fine place.
Yeah - I will be more mindful of this next time I walk. It seemed like EVERYONE kept wanting me to compare routes.I tend not to identify myself as a “veteran” when I’m walking. I don’t want kudos and I don’t want to answer the “what’s the best next bit” question. I’ll use an “experienced hiker” guise to try and help with blisters, back-pack set-up, hydration/nutrition questions.
I don’t expect I’m unique. I suspect many multi-Camino walkers will keep their heads down in a crowd. On this lovely forum it’s different; I’ll flaunt my silver-back status with as many belly-slaps as required.
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