Xacobeo and Football and pilgrims of a lesser kind

[Lydia Banales]

Dear Fr. Gerry,
I don't know your physical condition, but as the Nike ad says, "Just do
it!" If your health will allow any kind of travel, you do not need to be
an athlete to go on the Camino. And even if you don't stay in refugios,
there are many small hostels that are very reasonable (25 - 35 euros per
night). Food is inexpensive as well with "Pilgrim menus" available in
many places for 5-10 euros for a very good meal. Buses connect each
town, so when you can't walk, you can take a bus. However you do it,
what's in your heart is what counts. You are already a pilgrim as you
have already begun your journey.  Lydia


Rev. Gerald Fraser wrote:

>Dear Pieter and all,
>
>The very title of this thread implies some level of disdain for those who
>do don't "tough it out" as as walkers with minimal physical compforts.
>They are referred to as "pilgrims of a lesser kind".  This saddens me.  It
>has been my hope for several years to make pilgrimage to Santiago in the
>traditional way.  Unfortuantely, it appears that my health will no longer
>allow that.  At first I thought it meant that I could not be a pilgrim,
>that is, one on a spiritual journey to a place of spiritual meaning.  While
>I most probably won't be able to travel the Camino in the preferred way, I
>am in the process of redefining what the right way is for me; enduring my
>own kind of hardships rather than the traditional ones.  I hope that
>doesn't disqualify me, or make me a "lesser pilgrim".  That is, if God ever
>grants me the grace to travel at all.
>
>Regards,
>Fr. Gerry Fraser
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