Wearing a Shemagh on Camino?

MorgDoel

New Member

• Jun 29, 2014

• #1

I was planning to take one and wear it as a scarf to protect my neck, and to wear it as a head scarf as well at times on trail, and all it's other purposes, I'm going next week.

But I've been advised not to due to stereotyping and such.

So has anyone had a problem or seen any people having problems for wearing one ?
Many thanks
Buen Camino!

 

MKalcolm M

Solvitur ambulando - It is solved by walking

Time of past OR future Camino

north route spring 2013

• Jun 30, 2014

• #2

I wore a bright red shemagh all along the camino Norte and it was invaluable, it protected me from sunburn, kept my neck warm on days of wind and rain, gave me something to carry my gear to the beach in, made a curtain when hung on a bunk bed, etc. I met other people wearing shemaghs without any problem. It never occurred to me that it might be seen as a stereo type. Take it, wear it, and enjoy it. Buen camino!

 

tyrrek

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

SJPP-SdC (4-5/2011), Ferrol-SdC (9/2011), Pamplona-SdC (3-4/2012), Camino Finisterre (10/2012), Ourense-SdC (5/2014)

• Jun 30, 2014

• #3

I can't see a problem with it. As far as I know it has no special significance in Spain that should make wearing one any different from doing so at home. I've considered taking mine, but I always wear a hat anyway, so probably just didn't see enough added benefit.

 

saltwaterpearl

Here kitty, kitty.....

• Jun 30, 2014

• #4

MorgDoel said:

I was planning to take one and wear it as a scarf to protect my neck, and to wear it as a head scarf as well at times on trail, and all it's other purposes, I'm going next week.

But I've been advised not to due to stereotyping and such.

So has anyone had a problem or seen any people having problems for wearing one ?
Many thanks
Buen Camino!

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Why would you be concerned with the opinions of ignorant bigots?

Negative stereotypes should be dispelled with defiance. Living in fear of them gives them power they don't deserve.

 

bystander

Veteran Member

• Jun 30, 2014

• #5

I'm going to be a stereotypical pelegrino - i.e. wear clothes, carry a pack, eat food and drink alcohol.

 

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StuartM

Active Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Camino Frances (2012)

• Jun 30, 2014

• #6

I wore a shemagh along the Salvador and the Frances. Never experienced anything like that and would be very surprised to have done. I wouldnt travel without one.

 

Al the optimist

Veteran Member

• Jun 30, 2014

• #7

and coffee con leche

 

CaptBuddy

Active Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Fall 2012, again Fall 2014.

• Jun 30, 2014

• #8

I'm taking mine this Fall. Shemagh, not cafe con leche.

 

Mark Schipp

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

(June 2015)

• Jun 30, 2014

• #9

I have mine with me, invaluable towel, curtain, carry bag, scarf, comfort. Wouldn't be without it. One of the most useful items I packed.

 

MorgDoel

New Member

• Jul 2, 2014

• #10

Thanks all I guess I'll talk it and leave my buff