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I had plenty of time to read each afternoon, everyone’s different I suppose.
I walk until very late afternoon or early evening, so I don't have a lot of time hanging around at my destination throughout an afternoon. Reading to fill time up just doesn't happen.
Why, Shirley McLain’s book of course. That way you can channel your inner...whatever it was she channeled. You can relive her torment at everyone trying to see her nekked, until she bares it all in a pool with the gentle gypsies. The vicious dogs, her spiritual guides, her learning the secrets of Lemuria and Atlantis.
Yes, it is a book before it’s time, her tale of an extraordinary Camino.
Why, Shirley McLain’s book of course. That way you can channel your inner...whatever it was she channeled. You can relive her torment at everyone trying to see her nekked, until she bares it all in a pool with the gentle gypsies. The vicious dogs, her spiritual guides, her learning the secrets of Lemuria and Atlantis.
Yes, it is a book before it’s time, her tale of an extraordinary Camino.
Reading on the Camino???Last time I walked the Camino I had forgotten to pack a book, I picked one up in an albergue not far out of Pamplona but it was Bonfire of the Vanities and it didn’t suit the rhythm or aesthetic of northern the Camino at all so I left it half way. I’m just curious to see what other people have read while doing the walk and if anything in particular made an impact on the trip.
Everyone is different in what they like to do while on the Camino. I haven't got a particular book to suggest but maybe try checking out TripFiction..... a site where you can search for books written about/or take place in a certain geographical location.
The one that November_moo mentioned might be Spain in our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War by Adam Hochschild. Another very good read.
Everyone is different in what they like to do while on the Camino.
As a Grade-A, card-carrying bookworm I always have a book on the go, no matter where I am.Why, Shirley McLain’s book of course. That way you can channel your inner...whatever it was she channeled. You can relive her torment at everyone trying to see her nekked, until she bares it all in a pool with the gentle gypsies. The vicious dogs, her spiritual guides, her learning the secrets of Lemuria and Atlantis.
Yes, it is a book before it’s time, her tale of an extraordinary Camino.
I’m currently reading and enjoying Shirley MacLaine’s Camino memoir for the second time.
Wolfe did keep me interested, I finished it as soon as I was home, it just didn’t gel with the Camino for me. I find there’s time to both read and listen to the wind across the meseta, not sure why it’s one or the other. Thanks for the replies guys, will definitely look into some of the suggestions.Reading on the Camino???
Maybe the beach at Cannes.
Must be a lot of paperbacks in the hotel lobbies.
The important thing is to keep the intellect stimulated on the Camino. (???)
Your walking to read???
Verbs denote action. So... what are you doing???
Why are you on the Camino???
"Bonfire..." is a great read. Good characters, great rhythm.
If Wolfe doesn't keep you interested, listen to the sound of your boots, the conversation of the pilgrim who snored all last night, and the wind moving across the Mesata.
To corny???
Well, I'm older now. My perspective maybe jaded by years. Life becomes more precious as it disappears.
I'm sure you'll make the right decisions in your life and on your many Caminos; they are not only in Spain.
Buen Camino
Last time I walked the Camino I had forgotten to pack a book, I picked one up in an albergue not far out of Pamplona but it was Bonfire of the Vanities and it didn’t suit the rhythm or aesthetic of northern the Camino at all so I left it half way. I’m just curious to see what other people have read while doing the walk and if anything in particular made an impact on the trip.
The Angels Game or The Shadow of the Wind both excellent novels by Carlos Ruiz ZafonLast time I walked the Camino I had forgotten to pack a book, I picked one up in an albergue not far out of Pamplona but it was Bonfire of the Vanities and it didn’t suit the rhythm or aesthetic of northern the Camino at all so I left it half way. I’m just curious to see what other people have read while doing the walk and if anything in particular made an impact on the trip.
I think I will read poetry next time I walk. I could read poetry on my iPhone. I hate reading books on a device and I’m unwilling to carry a hard copy book on the Camino. I don’t yet know which collection of poetry I will read.
Wolfe did keep me interested, I finished it as soon as I was home, it just didn’t gel with the Camino for me. I find there’s time to both read and listen to the wind across the meseta, not sure why it’s one or the other. Thanks for the replies guys, will definitely look into some of the suggestions.
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