[Gocamino] Signs to the Cathedral
Glenn
Guha2005 at hotmail.com
Sun Dec 9 06:48:44 PST 2007
> In reply to part of Rosina's (as always) informative message...she wrote:
>
> "And, finally, Xacobeo and Raxoi have taken the first steps on behalf of
> pilgrims to put clear and visible signs leading pilgrims to the Cathedral
> once they near Santiago. As most of us know, such signs have been
> non-existent and have caused concern and confusion to arriving pilgrims,
> particularly if they don’t speak Spanish. The signs will be
> multi-lingual.".
>
> I have to say that I think there is really no need for these signs. I
> looked upon the mystery of where is the Cathedral, once passing the sign
> that stated I was in Santiago, as the last adventure of the Camino. Both
> of my Caminos had the longest daily trek entering Santiago. I was so
> tired and thirsty, and it seemed like forever walking to the Cathedral.
> The first time I only knew basic Spanish, but anyone can surely learn
> "Donde esta la Catedral?", and with your pilgrim garb, I assure you people
> will know what you mean. I cannot adequately describe the feeling of that
> first glimpse when actually inside the city and being finally guided by
> the spires. I do not know why there is so much effort to make the Camino
> too easy...perhaps it takes away some of the difficulties, but also takes
> away some of the joys of discovery.
>
> Glenn
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