[Gocamino] Wise pilgrim

[Sue Kenney]

Yes, Grant....many pilgrims we haven't heard from in a while have spoken.
And I've been here too, since 2001.
Just haven't said anything on this thread.

Miss you all.
Abrazos.

Sue

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On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:18 PM, Grant Spangler <gaspangler at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Well one nice thing is hearing from long silent compañeros del Camino.
> Patricia de Miami .. o de Nueva Orleans, Ralph, Rosina, and of course Bob.
> God bless us, every one. ; )
>
> Grant
>
> http://www.ElCaminoSantiago.com
> Resources for the Pilgrimage Road to Santiago
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Jul 31, 2013, at 6:12 PM, Hathor821 at aol.com wrote:
>
> Beautifully said Grant! I have not followed any of the 'Wise Pilgrim' e
> mails...but it appears that it has become a hot topic for disagreement
> which originates from various points of view.  Balzac said something like
> this:
>
> 'I don't necessarily agree with what you have said, but I will fight to
> death my right to say it.'
>
> ;)
> Patricia de New Orleans and el Camino
>
> In a message dated 7/31/2013 6:12:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> gaspangler at hotmail.com writes:
> The 1300s Pilgrim would invariably be confused with jet aircraft, Gore-Tex
> rain gear, electric lights and automobiles. To name a few. I am probably
> one of the most minimalist walkers you could encounter on the Road, and I
> have of course considered the psychic and spiritual weight involved with
> the techno toys. I perceive do perceive a bit of technophobia in some
> posts, but it takes all sorts to make up the Pilgrim community. As Sil has
> pointed out, the availability of Internet cafés has diminished greatly in
> the past few years. Look around your town, look at all those vacant spaces
> where pay phones used to live. It's the same in Europe. Things change.
> Reservations unfortunately are now recommended on the Camino Francés. Get
> over it. The only constant is change. Species either adapt or die. If you
> insist on a "real" Camino experience, I suggest you walk in sandals, sleep
> on hay, and die before you get home. That would uphold and honor the
> ancient art of Pilgrimage. Too much pain and suffering? In the 21st century
> we are uniquely in a position of having choices to balance danger and
> safety, discovery and predictability. It's everyone's personal choice.
> Tranquilo. Let everyone have their own Camino, be it with modern or ancient
> sensibilities. Encourage and support one another. This is a place for ideas
> and information sharing. Be nice. It's the Pilgrim Way.
>
> Buen Camino,
>
> Grant
>
> http://www.ElCaminoSantiago.com
> Resources for the Pilgrimage Road to Santiago
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
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