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markss said:Interesting observations. Do you notice any general change in the type people and their purposes for walking the Camino as compared to those who walked in 2002?
sagalouts said:you have only to read the posts of newbies on this site or read their blogs to see what an uplifting life changing experience it is for them all,to harp on about how much it as all changed is to belittle this experience for them as if yours was so much better
>sillydoll said:Now in 2011 the albergue is in the old youth hostel building, all smart and sterile with two bunks per cubicle, a shiny stainless steel kitchen with a row of microwaves and vending machines with pre-cooked food, cold drinks, cakes, sweets etc. Progress has come to Roncesvalles and the old monastery now boasts a swanky new Hotel Roncesvalles.
sagalouts said:Ah when I where a lad you could get a fish and chip supper for 2 shillings and 6 pence be in bed by 6.30 up at 7 work in the fields for 12 hours and come home to a lard dinner.
I see that all those that pine for the good old days keep going back,why's that??
some that go on about the good old days now take organized groups round eh Sil :wink:
everything changes but change itself,for those pining for the old days why not put some pebbles in your boots to make it more authentic, or crawl up to O'Cebreiro on your knees for that special Camino moment.
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"better start swimming or you'll sink like a stone,for the times they are a changing"
Ian
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