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<DIV><FONT face="Courier New" size=2>I would not say people ought never even
think of carrying cell phones on the pilgrimage, but . . . </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Courier New" size=2>I would challenge us to think about the
potential benefits of trying to break all ties, or at least all convenient,
accessible, ties to people back home. It made my trip all the better to
have a limit on contact back home. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Courier New" size=2>Also, I remember feeling a bit annoyed when
my silence was broken by the ringing of a cell phone once on the pilgrimage --
that's probably just a bad reflection on me, but . . . if you take a cell phone,
and it is just for emergencies, I would suggest leaving it turned off until you
need it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Courier New" size=2>Several walkers had cell phones for
business and emergencies, and didn't have any problems charging them or whatnot
-- I think you would need an adaptor though.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Courier New" size=2>peace,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Courier New" size=2>michael b</FONT></DIV>
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<A href="mailto:Ddirenzo2000aAOL.COM" title=Ddirenzo2000aAOL.COM>Dorothy
Imundi</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, March 23, 2002 11:44
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: cell phones</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT size=2>Hi Gina, <BR>I
understand your concern with keeping in touch with your family, but no one has
mentioned that perhaps anyone travelling alone would be well-advised to carry
a cell phone if only for emergency use. I felt much safer knowing that
if I turned an ankle or what-not, I wouldn't have to wait for someone to pass
by and help me. I could just call the emergency number I was given before I
began my walk. I don't recall what it was though. It gave me a
sense of security as I truly believe that although we trust in God, He wants
us to use our common sense. <BR><BR>I bought my international phone at home.
It only cost me $85 and I can use it in many countries. Of course,
I still use it here. Also for a $5 per month fee, I was able to e-mail
my family on the phone as well. With a phone, you can call from any area
of the camino without having to wait to get to a town. You can share with your
loved ones back home any thrilling experience you may have at the very moment.
I know I called my daughter and it was wonderful to share with her my
joy. <BR><BR>Dorothy <BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></FONT></BODY></HTML>