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I agree. On my 2019 Camino Portuguese I walked mostly with German speakers, but they always used English when we were all together.The German pilgrims I met on Camino were some of the nicest, most inclusive pilgrims of all.
Off The Road by Jack Hitt.I’m wondering if anyone could recommend books or articles for someone who has never even heard of the Camino de Santiago but feels the need for a long “backpacking trip” in Europe to clear her head and get some perspective on her life and problems. I know that dozens (or hundreds) of camino memoirs have been published, but I don't want to recommend that type of book because I think something broader than one individual’s personal experience would be more helpful -- e.g., about the camino's history, the value/purpose of pilgrimage, the value/rewards of walking, day-to-day life on the camino (in a general sense). Any recommendations would be very much appreciated.
read "I'm off then" great read, humorous and informative.I’m wondering if anyone could recommend books or articles for someone who has never even heard of the Camino de Santiago but feels the need for a long “backpacking trip” in Europe to clear her head and get some perspective on her life and problems. I know that dozens (or hundreds) of camino memoirs have been published, but I don't want to recommend that type of book because I think something broader than one individual’s personal experience would be more helpful -- e.g., about the camino's history, the value/purpose of pilgrimage, the value/rewards of walking, day-to-day life on the camino (in a general sense). Any recommendations would be very much appreciated.
I second Scott Sweeney. Movie, THE WAY, is loosely based on. OFF THE ROAD. Watch the movie, too.Off The Road by Jack Hitt.
First, watch the movie, "The Way." Then, order the guide by John Brierley. He has one for the Frances, Ingles, and Portuguese route. You can find many youtube videos by those who have walked, and there are other movies in addition to the one above.I’m wondering if anyone could recommend books or articles for someone who has never even heard of the Camino de Santiago but feels the need for a long “backpacking trip” in Europe to clear her head and get some perspective on her life and problems. I know that dozens (or hundreds) of camino memoirs have been published, but I don't want to recommend that type of book because I think something broader than one individual’s personal experience would be more helpful -- e.g., about the camino's history, the value/purpose of pilgrimage, the value/rewards of walking, day-to-day life on the camino (in a general sense). Any recommendations would be very much appreciated.
No need to apologize. It's fantastical in the pejorative sense of the word - neither useful nor grounded in reality. I'm not in any way a lover of The Way, either, even though many have been inspired by it. De gustibus...As to Paolo Coelho, sorry, but I think his stuff is actually destructive, from an excess of the wrong manner of idealism, which is rather alien to the reality of the foot pilgrimage. And not even that well written.
That article @C clearly cited on the other hand - just wonderful. Curious, @gml - what was the response?I think the article is exactly what's needed. I agree that it's best not to overwhelm a person with info and experiences
Agreed,for sure.Awwh crumbs, I was REALLY getting into that article, thinking right on. But then along comes the phrase "belligerent German." Dang, how I wish the authors had used some other descriptor that didn't disparage any nationality. The German pilgrims I met on Camino were some of the nicest, most inclusive pilgrims of all.
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