Traveling During Political Unrest

[Lydia Banales]

Years ago the Kingston Trio sang a song that began, "They're rioting in
Africa..." Things haven't really changed very much. Someone else was
writing about traveling on the Camino with a very diverse group of
friends, living out the example of harmony among people. I think her
attitude is what is going to bring us closer to peace. Some people are
going to be negative no matter what. Europeans think us a very violent
people. And if you watch the news, they're right.  Living in Los Angeles
area, it's amazing the violence right in my own back yard. I am amazed
at the continual helpfulness and kindness of the Spanish people along
the Camino. They have had strangers tramping through their lands for
years, yet they understand our needs and put up with us.  "Let there be
peace on earth and let it begin with me." Lydia

Michael P. Barham wrote:

> The United States is not the only country with "unrest."
>
> Lest we forget, Basque has been having problems long before most of us
> were around.
> When I walked to Santiago two summers ago, I remember seeing a story
> about a car bomb in Pamplona, and thinking, I was just there!
>
> The world really hasn't been at rest the past two thousand years, come
> to think of it, when ever has there been true rest.  Yet, inspite of
> crusades, wars, rumors of wars, countless pilgrims from all faiths
> have continues to make their sacred journeys.
>
> Those called to go on pilgrimage go with a zeal and fervor
> acknowledging fear and moving on.
>
> When I went to Santiago in 2001, I also went to Ireland, Scotland,
> England, Israel, France.  Which have not had their share, recently, of
> unrest.  Even in Scotland, I landed two days after major race-riots.
> We just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
>
> peace,
> Michael Barham
>
>
>


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