[Gocamino] Wise pilgrim

[Hathor821 at aol.com]

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

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