Not quite quotes, but 'lessons' I learned.
I came up with a few after my first Camino...........
Even small steps taken slowly will help you reach your goal
Sometimes what you expected doesn’t eventuate, but even better things happen
Giving to...
On my last Camino (2023) I noticed that there were lots of tourists. It reminded me of a couple of quotes that I have read since my first Camino (2015)
“A tourist demands, a pilgrim is grateful”
“Camino is a pilgrimage, not a scenic tour. No...
Yes, I always take a lightweight chain and simple padlock and use it whenever staying in an albergue or other shared/insecure accommodation. My pack has a metal external frame which facilitates securement.
When travelling by train, railway...
Last 4 CFs I found other pilgrims in the airport. Upon landing in Pamplona, we shared a taxi to SJPP. By then it’s after 1500, so I just start walking up the hill, once to Orrison, the other times to Valcarlos. There is always lots of space in...
For the curious:
An upper respiratory infection or inflammation affects your sinuses, throat, and maybe about as far down as your trachea ( cough). . Typical cold symptoms. Of note, gentle exercise is encouraged. It does not affect your...
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