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Isn't the whole point of the camino for everyone to find their own way? I'm not a smoker (never have been) but why would you wish to impose your decision making process on someone else? So long as that person is fully aware of the risks, and doesn't push their decisions on others (blowing smoke in your face), then why not be happy they are happy? Just my .02jirit said:Hi Debi
Hopefully walking the Camino inspires to give up smoking
Regards
Neville
waveprof said:Isn't the whole point of the camino for everyone to find their own way? I'm not a smoker (never have been) but why would you wish to impose your decision making process on someone else? So long as that person is fully aware of the risks, and doesn't push their decisions on others (blowing smoke in your face), then why not be happy they are happy? Just my .02jirit said:Hi Debi
Hopefully walking the Camino inspires to give up smoking
Regards
Neville
Hi Jirit! I'm sure it's just one of these internet things that can be misread.jirit said:I made a suggestion, all in good faith, with all due respect. I was not imposing my "decision" on her or anybody for that matter, nor would I.
I am waiting for the smoker that does not exhale. Until then, it goes in my face unless the smoker moves deliberately downwind. It hasn't happened yet, but hope springs eternal. I cannot count the times I have moved on when some lit up. I find it the most antisocial behavior on the camino. Still, I always have the option to move on, and the indoor smoking ban is generally effective. I have been in several albergues where smokers flaunted the rules, and smoked in the bathroom. Some ring of Dante's hell is waiting for these types. To each his own, but I honestly have not met the smoker who does not impact others.(blowing smoke in your face)
jirit said:I made a suggestion, all in good faith, with all due respect. I was not imposing my "decision" on her or anybody for that matter, nor would I.
Yes. I'd reckon anything dating obviously from the Civil War period would be a real find. Understanding the Civil War is part of understanding Spain....and I've never fully understood either! Buen Camino!oursonpolaire said:I will repeat my recommendation that smokers keep their eyes open for the beautiful cigarette cases which I have seen at several spots.
That's awful! I've never witnessed people selling themselves on the streets for a sello, or snorting lentils! :wink: Buen Camino!supersullivan said:you will have the consolation of knowing that a surprisingly large minority of peregrinos that I observed engaged in the most public of vices :wink:
tyrrek said:That's awful! I've never witnessed people selling themselves on the streets for a sello, or snorting lentils! :wink: Buen Camino!supersullivan said:you will have the consolation of knowing that a surprisingly large minority of peregrinos that I observed engaged in the most public of vices :wink:
Yes, I think here in the UK we have become used to the stigma surrounding smoking, and we try to do it in as considerate a way as possible. Even when sitting outside I'll leave the table to smoke if someone is looking uncomfortable or eating etc. In other cultures it may be less of an issue, but that's just the nature of things on the Camino. Buen Camino!newfydog said:The irony is that now sometimes one must now go inside, because if your outside table is downwind, you will be fumigated!
David said:.... so a Jesuit monk is brought in to his superior for smoking. After some discussion the prior allows him to carry on smoking but outside only. As the monk starts to leave he asks "can I smoke whilst I am praying?" The prior goes ballistic - and shouts at him that of course he cannot smoke whilst praying, what is he thinking of!
At the door the monk turns again and asks "well, can I pray whilst smoking?" The prior beams at him and says "But of course you can my son, of course, with my blessing".
It is about viewpoints, fixed ways of seeing - allow others to be as they are, rather than judging them as if they are lesser persons - they may smoke but may also have good and even holy lives and virtues that you have not even dreamt of .....
Buen Camino :wink:
I disagree. Some 'mini markets' do, but it may not be obvious. Sometimes they have a little stash under the counter but limited choice of brand (I'm thinking of that shop on the corner in Triacastela for example). Get yourself onto Marlboro before you leave home and you'll be fine. Supermarkets certainly should have cigs, I'd have thought!alexwalker said:I'll bring this thread back on topic: 8)
In Spain, you can buy cigarettes in
1) Bars. They may have them in a vending machine or behind the counter. Not all bars have, but many do. And as some said above: Many of these machines have to be "unlocked" by RC by the bartender.
2) Special shops. Look for the sign "TABAC". They also have rolling and pipe tobacco, cigars, etc.
Ordinary shops like groceries don't sell it. Only the above mentioned.
tyrrek said:Some 'mini markets' do, but it may not be obvious. Sometimes they have a little stash under the counter but limited choice of brand (I'm thinking of that shop on the corner in Triacastela for example). Get yourself onto Marlboro before you leave home and you'll be fine. Supermarkets certainly should have cigs, I'd have thought!