The culture has changed...sadly

RJM · Oct 20, 2023

norfolk-keith said:
Hi Artic-Alex
I couldn't agree more. I had the same conversation with 2 pilgrims from Austria (not related) I walked with for many days.
They are like a new fashion accessory whilst I was covered in bruises, cuts and beard hadn't seen a trim in over 5 weeks so I looked pretty wild ha ha I also noticed they walked in packs and more or less took over anywhere they stopped and god forbid if you ended up in the same Albergue as them.
This was my 5th and last Camino walking the Frances route, I have felt the changes during the past 8 years some good some not so good, but what has changed more is myself. I lost the excitement I first had back in 2015 setting off for the first time, which lived with me until this year and I knew I wouldn't be walking the Camino Frances again.
Next year I am getting married so it's not possible but god willing I am still healthy enough I'm planning on walking the Camino Via de La PLata in 2025, now I'm excited again. Buen Camino Keith

Bruises and cuts? I've walked the Frances six times and never got covered in bruises and cuts. Did you walk off the path?
I probably look like a fashion accessory Sarria pilgrim when I get to Santiago even though I start in SJPdP. I shave almost everyday. If I don't shave my head I get haircuts when I can. Wash my backpack and shoes every chance I get when there's a sunny day that they will dry. I machine launder my clothes every chance I get.
Anyway, yeah the Frances is more popular and there's more tourist pilgrims who can be irritating at times, but its still what you make of it so I return to it.

Dilbin · Oct 21, 2023

Arctic_Alex said:
Exactly, there is so much more than the Francés

I myself originally planned for the VdlP 2024, but I have to cancel that due to preparing a move ... and so I might do it the year after. So maybe see you then

A wonderful Camino is the Portugese interior which I believe joins the Vdlp. Very quiet, genuine walkers and lots of interesting towns. We went last October and had some great days walking in but sunshine and heavy rain. Equally as nice.

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