shawn corrigan
Goofyguy
- Time of past OR future Camino
- did standard route from st.jean,finistere and 1/2 of portugal may-june 2016
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Shawn, it sounds like maybe you've been struggling for days. I'm sorry if that's the case and hope dinner and a shower help to feel better. Yes, I'd like to hear about it, as have thought of seeing more of Barcelona, taking the train to Montserrat and then doing the Camino St. Jaume. Please report if you have the energy. It's unlikely that your story is stupid. Lots of good food and rest to you there in Logrono!Soo i am in lagrono (la-groin-o) if you say it lagrOnO they will NOT understand what you are talking about.
So i heard the the camino frances was getting crowded,as i did it last year and was turned away many times i thought i would try a different route ,what a great idea! I heard many times barcelona was a good way so i started heading for sant cudat . It was 3 pm by the time i got everything done,the information office all the info i could carry(about 3 lbs of pamphlets maps etc) I do my usual asking as i walked and had no less than 4 women tell me NOT POSSIBLE !!!
The last one was at the top of a mountain overlooking the city ,she said go BACK!! it is NOT POSSIBLE . i sat and sat thinking and thinking ,how could this be ,yes the info was not clear, yes the route was not marked AT ALL even though the pamphlets showed many nice cute little yellow arrows.
pause.... does anyone even give a blipper about my stupid story ?? im going to eat dinner after my first shower in 5 days. if i hear people want the rest of the story ill finish it later , OKEY . shawn
Haven't heard the song, but do know a few things about country boys. They're tough and resilient. That's what works, a few nice people to get reconnected with, a good bed and good food. I'm so glad things are better for you now!Thankyou for that, and you are right i was in definite country-boy survival mode ..."a country boy will survive" have you heard that song ? in my life i have been thru hell and high water so nothing really phases me. but i want you to know you are soo right, i am in lagrono snug in a fine warm hostel with wonderful sweet caminoites , they have my heart back in good spirits.
I am in great spirits anyway but this is great, i'm walking along and 2 beautiful chickitas invited me to join them in front of a snazzy younger bar. they were drinking sangrias (evening wine) so i went in and ordered 2 ...this blows me away 1 euro each . Its like they are free ,just leave a tip. soooo i will finish the true story later and thanks for the nice words. shawn
He might have bushwhacked:0)). I predict an interesting story.I need to know how you got to Logroño from Barcelona. Tell all...
I'm guessing we won't hear back until tomorrow sometime.....And what happened with the chickitas....
How to send hysterical laughter without using LOL:0)).I hope it was after the first shower in 5 days, not before...
Right? I'm here tapping foot thinking "sangria + chickitas". Time to go for a hike.He's too busy with the chickitas.....
Very elegant, Mina. I for one don't think it's likely that we'll get the paperwork. Our job here is likely done.In an epic tale like this one, this is all about the hero's prerogative.
He has conquered Barcelona, the seven-headed dragon. He found the holy grail, and filled it with sangria. He won the hearts of both Guinevere and Iseult.
Do we sincerly expect him to pay attention to nitty gritty details like paperwork?
We will wait another while, and nothing will come of it.
Then we will draw our map anyway. We put Barcelona in the East and Lagrono somewhere west.
In between we note that hunc sunt leones to be on the safe side, and no showers as a caution.
The map won't be perfect, and we know it, but it is the best we can do. Like the medieval cartographers before us, we struggle.
Thank you so much, Laurie.Hi, shawn,
Sounds like quite an adventure. These stories are always better in retrospect than while you are struggling your way through!
For others who might be considering starting in Barcelona, though, let me assure you that there are trails and that you can make it to Montserrat in two days. But you should also know that it is not a walk in the park. I was walking into Montserrat from the north on the St. Jaume, and LTfit and I were scheduled to meet up there. She arrived in BCN and walked two days to Montserrat. It was tough. But here is some info.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camí-català-from-barcelona-to-monserrat.33796/
If you do want to start from Barcelona, one much easier way to do it would be to take the train up to Montserrat and start there. A few days later you will have to decide whether to take the branch through Zaragoza or Huesca. We opted for Huesca and were VERY happy with that choice -- it takes you to San Juan de la Peña, and then you connect to the beautiful Camino Aragonés.
Shawn, it sounds like maybe you've been struggling for days. I'm sorry if that's the case and hope dinner and a shower help to feel better. Yes, I'd like to hear about it, as have thought of seeing more of Barcelona, taking the train to Montserrat and then doing the Camino St. Jaume. Please report if you have the energy. It's unlikely that your story is stupid. Lots of good food and rest to you there in Logrono!
So i have a new name for the way. "bueno vino camino " i love walking from one wine place to the next,i believe good wine helps thin the blood which helps nutrients feed the cells and remove waste.Well said, Shawn, and it's great to hear you're back to enjoying the best of the Camino without all the struggle and hardship. You came out the other end having prevailed. Your "trail name" could be Rioja Grape:0)).
So i have a new name for the way. "bueno vino camino " i love walking from one wine place to the next,i believe good wine helps thin the blood which helps nutrients feed the cells and remove waste.
I finally broke down and bought a smart phone. i am in bilbao walking the camino norte' i dont think i will post much about it,i was just at turisto information ..very nice facility and it seems very straight forward with decent markings and services.
Sooo i am thinking about doing what i care about and not chatting about the usual camino stuff. here is what i am thinking about blogging as i go along the camino norte' thru santiago to finistere and back up to muxial.
I do foraging ,i know it is a crazy hobby and most people think i am nuts but that is what i care about, if no one reads it to bad for them. it will be locked into the blog site for me to access later.
Here is a tiny explanation of what i do. i believe anything we buy is likely not trustworthy. with food (which was my area being a farmer for many years)it is laced with pesticides,fungicides,herbicides,nasty fertilizers and the biggie chemical estrogens(these fool the plant into higher production by making the plants and animals think they are pregnant.
more estrogen causes breast and prostate cancers amongst many many other problems.
I'll get into the quick solution for that soon(if anyone gives a rip,and guess what it is on the camino) also the farmed soils are depleted of nutrients ,the horrible fertilizers are very good at making huge good looking produce that is garbage and is also empty calories,organic too. This fools the body and the body still is crying for nutrients . The short answer is that many fat people are victims( i know many don't want to hear that) the naturally mulched soils that are not touched with farming are usually the best. of course one needs to use intelligence and know how to spot places that may have dog piss road spray etc. if a person lives in fear its best for them to shop at the phony food store, hey i eat the stuff too but i take the good stuff when i can. does this make any sense at all ?
I'll start getting into some of the many, many wonderful things to eat on the paths to santiago later(of course its everywhere but i may point out what is inches from me as i walk . shawn
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Interesting! You are adding a fresh perspective to the forum, Shawn. Happy gathering and wine tasting on the Norte and glad you can now document your travels on your new iPhone.So i have a new name for the way. "bueno vino camino " i love walking from one wine place to the next,i believe good wine helps thin the blood which helps nutrients feed the cells and remove waste.
I finally broke down and bought a smart phone. i am in bilbao walking the camino norte' i dont think i will post much about it,i was just at turisto information ..very nice facility and it seems very straight forward with decent markings and services.
Sooo i am thinking about doing what i care about and not chatting about the usual camino stuff. here is what i am thinking about blogging as i go along the camino norte' thru santiago to finistere and back up to muxial.
I do foraging ,i know it is a crazy hobby and most people think i am nuts but that is what i care about, if no one reads it to bad for them. it will be locked into the blog site for me to access later.
Here is a tiny explanation of what i do. i believe anything we buy is likely not trustworthy. with food (which was my area being a farmer for many years)it is laced with pesticides,fungicides,herbicides,nasty fertilizers and the biggie chemical estrogens(these fool the plant into higher production by making the plants and animals think they are pregnant.
more estrogen causes breast and prostate cancers amongst many many other problems.
I'll get into the quick solution for that soon(if anyone gives a rip,and guess what it is on the camino) also the farmed soils are depleted of nutrients ,the horrible fertilizers are very good at making huge good looking produce that is garbage and is also empty calories,organic too. This fools the body and the body still is crying for nutrients . The short answer is that many fat people are victims( i know many don't want to hear that) the naturally mulched soils that are not touched with farming are usually the best. of course one needs to use intelligence and know how to spot places that may have dog piss road spray etc. if a person lives in fear its best for them to shop at the phony food store, hey i eat the stuff too but i take the good stuff when i can. does this make any sense at all ?
I'll start getting into some of the many, many wonderful things to eat on the paths to santiago later(of course its everywhere but i may point out what is inches from me as i walk . shawn
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Re foraging have you seen this publication available from Ivar's digital shop?
Happy harvest and Buen camino!
Re foraging have you seen this publication available from Ivar's digital shop?
Happy harvest and Buen camino!
heh, i am not too busy with the ladies, but its a nice thought.He's too busy with the chickitas.....
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