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Glad you feel part of the community, that's part of the purpose of this forum.... I already feel part of the community.....should do this ... I am travelling on my own ....
Sorry, I mixed up in a strange way!Except Kanga is in Sydney...and the OP is in Melbourne (where did NZ come from?!)
I find myself agreeing with Tyrrek here.....I also know that a lot of people need reassurance, but, to spend the sort of money that this course requires, $185.00 Aust. Dollars for a 7 hour intensive workshop, is to my mind, outrageous. As Tyrrek points out, now that you have found your way to this forum, you will learn all and more than this course is offering you.....just my humble opinion here..I really don't think this is necessary - especially as you've found this forum! One thing you'll notice as you browse the posts is how opinions about just about everything vary widely between individuals, so there are some things you can't really teach or be taught.
I don't want to completely dismiss this type of thing because some people need reassurance, (and it's also a big financial investment for you guys down under), but bring yourself and your common sense and you'll do fine. Buen Camino!
Oh dear! Accusing others of purloining a proverb that Franklin himself purloined is an interesting twist. The text 'a penny saved is twopence clear', which is from the 1737 version of Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack, is a variation of a much earlier version by George Herbert first published around 1640. Like many great men, Franklin stood on the shoulders of others.It is like the old adage coined by the American philosopher/politician/inventor, Benjamin Franklin: "save your pennies and pretty soon you will have dollars..." This basic phrase has been purloined often since.
I am shocked that this kind of infomation is sold in such a commercial way
$185.00 Aust. Dollars for a 7 hour intensive workshop, is to my mind, outrageous
Yikes, that looks way too expensive and unnecessary
I really don't think this is necessary - especially as you've found this forum!
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One of the better books (IMHO), that many people (including moi) have read is written by SYates, of Forum fame...see the thread above. I believe the title is in her signature. You can even send her a message to ask about it. I am sure she would reply. I do - always. She is a very experienced pilgrim who writes simply and provides a wealth of information. I recommend the electronic Kindle edition. One other book you might consider is "Camino de Santiago - Practical Preparation and Background " by Gerald Kelly. I believe it is only available as a Kindle download. I found both books very good, even if I did read them AFTER my first Camino.
I hope this helps.
Oh dear! Accusing others of purloining a proverb that Franklin himself purloined is an interesting twist. The text 'a penny saved is twopence clear', which is from the 1737 version of Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack, is a variation of a much earlier version by George Herbert first published around 1640. Like many great men, Franklin stood on the shoulders of others.
Thankyou Camino friends. I already feel part of the community. One question. A group in Australia are offering a one day course on the Camino.
I was wondering if I should do this or is this just over analysing the whole trip and making it a normal holiday you plan. I am travelling on my own on the French Way starting mid June.
I am a little surprised by the responses to this, especially from those of you from that paragon of the free enterprise spirit - the United States. If someone is offering a service and people want to take it up at the price, I see no difficulty with that.
Regards,
I think this is drawing a long bow over the matter. It is a mean interpretation of a commercial offering completely unjustified in my view by the facts.It seems to me they are taking advantage of people's insecurities. The mere existence of the course suggests it is something they really need, and insecure people end up forking over $185 when all they needed was a few people to tell them, relax, you'll have a great time out there.
All sides have made their opinions quite clear. Thanks for the input, now let the OP decide for herself.Personal remarks directed toward other members are bringing this thread to a close soon.
Hello Deanna,Thankyou Camino friends. I already feel part of the community. One question. A group in Australia are offering a one day course on the Camino.
I was wondering if I should do this or is this just over analysing the whole trip and making it a normal holiday you plan. I am travelling on my own on the French Way starting mid June.
Thankyou Camino friends. I already feel part of the community. One question. A group in Australia are offering a one day course on the Camino.
I was wondering if I should do this or is this just over analysing the whole trip and making it a normal holiday you plan. I am travelling on my own on the French Way starting mid June.
I haven't been in NZ and I can't really estimate the cultural distance to europe which is felt in NZ. I therefor also don't know how important it is to get reassurrance.
Having said that; I am shocked that this kind of infomation is sold in such a commercial way. I don't know any other way then that there are groups of pilgrims in any country who are happy to share their experience, the same as is happening through this forum. This just because of interpersonal interaction.
I can just agree with what's said before in this thread: this forum can give a more complete picture, bring common sense and have a coffee with Kanga. You'll be fine.
I don't know anything about guides for pilgrims, especially not the camino to Fatima. So can't and don't say anything about it.What if I tell you that this also happens here in Europe? There is a case here in Portugal, of people that charge you 120€ to take a weekend course, in "How to be a Pilgrim Guide on Caminho de Fatima". And there are people who fall into it, and spend the money just to learn how to paint blue arrows, because all the other things that they teach are common sense.
I don't know anything about guides for pilgrims, especially not the camino to Fatima. So can't and don't say anything about it.
Thanks kanga. Where do you live? I am doing it on my own in June so don't know if doing the course will give me that little extra comfort or just spoil itI'm free! Available for coffee anytime....
Hola Deanna - in Sydney we have a group called the "Pilgrims in Sydney"; I am reasonably sure there is a branch in Melbourne - hopefully someone will post an advice. These groups offer lots of useful information; mainly the do's and don'ts. About the only thing I would recommend is - learn as much Spanish as you can, it does help; do the training - again this will help, especially during the first 7-10 days as you get used to the Way; pack only the really bare essentials - less than 10kg or 10% of your body weight which ever is the lighter. Feel free to come back with more questions once you have read the rest of the forum pages. Buen CaminoThankyou Camino friends. I already feel part of the community. One question. A group in Australia are offering a one day course on the Camino.
I was wondering if I should do this or is this just over analysing the whole trip and making it a normal holiday you plan. I am travelling on my own on the French Way starting mid June.
Thankyou Camino friends. I already feel part of the community. One question. A group in Australia are offering a one day course on the Camino.
I was wondering if I should do this or is this just over analysing the whole trip and making it a normal holiday you plan. I am travelling on my own on the French Way starting mid June.
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