When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

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Rosemary314

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Camino de Invierno Sept 2023

• Oct 8, 2017

• #101

I really feel that it is not my business to judge if someone takes a taxi. I can make reservations ahead if worried about numbers...but we didnt have that issue on VDLP Each one of us has our own Camino and will do it in our own way. I like the thought that taxi fares help the local economy as we dont spend a lot of money on other things like tourists! In the medival times, if a pilgrim was offered a ride on a wagon, I am sure he would have accepted!

 

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Jo114

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Camino Frances 2016. Camino del Norte 2017. Planning Camino VDLP 2018.

• Oct 8, 2017

• #102

I think the original pilgrimages started around about 1,000 years ago. I'm guessing that in the year 1000AD, if Pilgrim Pedro was walking across Europe to Santiago and Farmer Brown came along and offered out Pedro a ride in his horse and cart, I'm pretty sure Pedro would jump at the opportunity and give his body a bit of a rest. Extrapolate that to our time. Long gone are the horses and carts, but a taxi can be a godsend to tired pilgrims.

 

Peter Fransiscus

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All that we are is the result of what we have thought.

• Oct 8, 2017

• #103

trecile said:

Did you miss the eye roll?

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Asked two questions I would say he did .

Wish you well,Peter.

 

Icacos

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• Oct 8, 2017

• #104

I think it's time to shut this thread down.

 

wayfarer

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• Oct 8, 2017

• #105

I think it is time to close this thread because as always this particular subject,which has been discussed many many times, always descends into personal attacks and the "who is a real pilgrim" debate.