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Exactly! The Camino can be hard work at times, and if you've brought along that special thing that's going to make your time more enjoyable, then you don't mind the additional weight.Yallah said:Yes!
One extraneous "comfort" item can be well worth the extra ounces.
Oh, thanks Olivares. I think I learned some things along The Way... !Olivares said:Bill-- I read each and every ones of your posts as you blogged along your Camino. More than once I had to wondered about a couple of thoughts you shared that sounded a tad too judgemental. That is why I am elated to read this post.
Yes, Balazs, the bloke with the espresso machine and beans and grinder, ended up walking from SJPdP to Santiago in 26 days - then went on to Finisterre. It didn't slow him down!KinkyOne said:In 2011 I've met a German guy in his early 60's (I think it was in San Nicolas del Real Camino) and he was carrying this huge 18kg backpack!!! We drank a beer or two together and he'd told me of doing 35-45km/day, for the 7th time on CF, and carrying TWO lap tops with all the gadgets
Well if that suits him, that was also fine with me!
Hi Falcon, Balazs didn't take the espresso machine with him to "be unique," he took it because he not only loved freshly brewed coffee of a morning, but he also made it for other pilgrims too. The espresso machine became a way for him to express generosity and kindness to his fellow pilgrims.falcon269 said:So many walk the Camino that it can take an effort to distinguish oneself.
Each of us is unique, just like everyone else. After 750 km, it is possible to discover that you do not need to prove your uniqueness and you can leave the espresso machine and hair dryer behind.
I am taking perfume! its a public service I reckon!!Bill, I enjoyed every minute of your book. what a fun read! Thank you for writing it.
Annie, perfume was the thing I missed the most and I'm definitely taking some next time.I am taking perfume! its a public service I reckon!!
yes it helps to keep me sane, I cant become too primitive, what with all the energy bars, sandal wearers and maccabi skirts!Annie, perfume was the thing I missed the most and I'm definitely taking some next time.
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