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I saw either him, or someone who looks like him at Acebo in 2019.I never spoke wth this fellow
seen in Rabanal 25/11/2013 but he appears to be an eternal pilgrim
Is he what might be referred to as a re-enactor? Someone who has assumed a particular role and answers peoples questions about pilgrimage in the Middle Ages?I never spoke wth this fellow
seen in Rabanal 25/11/2013 but he appears to be an eternal pilgrim
I like his notion that "The Way makes us human."I met Pepo la Tortuga, he walks continuously. He is from Alicante i think ans says he likes the people, its cheaper than renting a place, and it helped him qit alcohol. Here is an article about him:
I saw this man also. I believe it was also in 2013. He was sitting in a booth that was owned by another person who was also bearded and about the same age. They both lived on the Camino. The other man had fruit and water and a few other things that he was giving out. There was a donation jar. They both marched to their own drumbeat. I can't seem to find the photo that I took of the two of them together. I got the impression that they were good friends.I never spoke wth this fellow
seen in Rabanal 25/11/2013 but he appears to be an eternal pilgrim
Thats funny because last year I mentioned to some fellow workers that when I retire in a couple years I could walk non stop on the camino cheaper than living here in Victoria. They just laughed and said I would like to see that. But I forgot about the time limits you can stay in Europe on a vacation.If EU visit limits were not imposed upon Canadian citizens, I would happily walk on the Camino routes for a couple of years straight.
Here’s one happy and in good health. It was a privilege meeting himI realize this probably isn't a frequently asked question, but I don't know where else to put this post.
I recently heard reference to year-round pilgrims and I'm curious about them. It's not something I can imagine for myself but I am intrigued by those who have. I'm hoping some of you have met such an individual, had an opportunity to talk with them and are willing to share the experience. Or who knows, perhaps you are one of these pilgrims.
What was their motivation for a life (or at least years) of pilgrimage? Were they atoning for something? Were they searching for something? Were they homeless and finding life on the Camino an easier way of getting by in life? Did they have a circuit they tended to follow to account for the seasons?
Thank you and buen camino.
I love this phrase.I guess it is a fairly safe environment for those who are gentlemen of the road
That’s a keeper....I am a bit gullible. The first one I met arrived at the albergue where I was doing hospitalera duty. I saw him coming from the ‘other’ direction and presumed he was heading back from Santiago. I congratulated him, but was cut short by his scowl. I retired and left him to the 2 hospitaleros who were really in charge. They had recognised his type. I had no problem actually, as I assumed he had his reasons. He did have on the best of stuff, so when pilgrims return in force, be sure to keep leaving quality unwanted items of clothing in the box! The next one I recall was also walking towards us, en route for Roncesvalles. He was dressed as a mendicant Franciscan. He had the misfortune to arrive the very day there was a convention of sorts in the garden, where there were more than a few genuine Franciscans, though not dressed as such! He moved swiftly through the fair... There was a third, from France, but like the first one, he was not keen to talk.
I guess it is a fairly safe environment for those who are gentlemen of the road. I have not come across any women who seem to be perpetual pilgrims. It is not surprising when you think about it, as a way to live in your own bubble. It must call for a degree of resilience. There is room for all sorts at the party.
What an unusual and fascinating recount of your memory, particularly as it's about a rather well dressed woman. I enjoy learning new words (many come from the forum) and "peripatetic" is a good one and relates well to your story.She had a small/meduim camino pack (black of course) and apparently needed to carry few possessions in order to maintain this peripatetic life.
@Camino Chrissy, this IS a great word to know and use. Many words need no explanation, nor thought beyond “OK, I get it!” Words like pilgrim, wanderer, hobo serve up an immediate image, while peripatetic requires, if not deep thought, at least the curiosity to search it up.What an unusual and fascinating recount of your memory, particularly as it's about a rather well dressed woman. I enjoy learning new words (many come from the forum) and "peripatetic" is a good one and relates well to your story.
I personally like the idea of walking continuously (a few hours/kms a day) on the Camino. Sadly, although I believe I could accomplish the adventure, being an American, there is a limit on the number of continuous days I can be in the EU. I thought about a visa for cultural/religious reasons, but you must show accommodations (don't think an albergue counts) or the specific event and location.
Thank you!It may be possible to get a special extended visa for the Camino. Maybe contact the Spanish embassy in the US?
I realize this probably isn't a frequently asked question, but I don't know where else to put this post.
I recently heard reference to year-round pilgrims and I'm curious about them. It's not something I can imagine for myself but I am intrigued by those who have. I'm hoping some of you have met such an individual, had an opportunity to talk with them and are willing to share the experience. Or who knows, perhaps you are one of these pilgrims.
What was their motivation for a life (or at least years) of pilgrimage? Were they atoning for something? Were they searching for something? Were they homeless and finding life on the Camino an easier way of getting by in life? Did they have a circuit they tended to follow to account for the seasons?
Thank you and buen camino.
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