Non-Christian pilgrim experiences

[jim allen]

Hola;
When I received the Compostella (Sep 2000) after biking over 500 miles at
age 64, I was speechless and overwhelmed.   Doing the Camino was an
experience of a lifetime.  Next year I am going back to walk with my
daughter.

Jim Allen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Ashton" <CHETASHTONaAOL.COM>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: Non-Christian pilgrim experiences


> ...the current discussion is an interesting one.  Having walked the Camino
in
> 97' I found no discussion or reference from pilgrims or those hosting us
re
> our religion or reason for wanting to be walking.  Everyone, including
> priests and other religious met in transit  seemed to be walking for
private
> reasons.  It never occured to me to ask anyone why they were walking.
> Receiving the Compostella was a formality of briefly looking at the
Pilgrims
> Passport and providing information for the document itself.  Perhaps your
> reception at the Compostella office depends on who is on duty that day.
Jim
> Ashton, Clinton Corners, N.Y.