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[QUOTE="freeflyer123, post: 273431, member: 23569"] What a shame that people default into thinking that all they need to do is shout in their own language for others to understand. In this day and age, you can even download a translator onto your mobile phone if you need help! And learning a few necessary words in a foreign language is only common courtesy. I agree with you that too many of us have an "idealistic" view that the Camino is full of charm, beautiful views, and willing help on every corner. The reality is harsh. It's definitely not a walk in the park and only to be taken on board if you are used to walking long distances, and are prepared to encompass all things unfamiliar. I do think "The Way" gave a rather romantic appeal - something we all know not to be true. We (me along with my husband) rode the Camino - setting off from Bayonne in France - in 2013. We used the path for much of the way, but tended to stick to the roads a lot as well. It was definitely the hardest event I have ever taken part in - even cycling 114 miles on one day when I was in my thirties pales into insignificance. But we stuck to it and the sense of achievement once we reached Santiago was overwhelming. For us, it wasn't about having a "surreal event" (although I have to admit we did have some rather weird occurrences that only enhanced our experience), but more that we were able to prove to ourselves that we could finish what we had started. At the time, I was 65 and my husband 72. I remember wishing we could go on and on. We have, since arriving back home, thought of going back to walk the whole way, but ideas on that are in its infancy. [/QUOTE]
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