<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT SIZE=3 PTSIZE=12 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Lucida Sans Unicode" LANG="0">Hello again,<BR>
The objectives of the International Meeting of Pilgrims in Rio are to promote the reunion of persons from different countries who have made the pilgrimage to Santiago, or plan to make it, and are interested in making known and preserving the traditions of the Camino as well as its history, culture, folklore and religious and spiritual aspects.<BR>
-To collect information and opinions related to the Camino who maybe used as basis for constructive suggestions for future pilgrims.<BR>
-To promote discussion about dress, equipment, training, and state of health applicable to pilgrims.<BR>
-To promote discussions and attitudes conducive to the ecological and environmental protection of the Camino.<BR>
-To share Camino literature and study its arts and crafts.<BR>
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Although my earlier message seemed somewhat flippant, please be assured that neither the meeting nor its objectives are. I apologize.<BR>
Warm regards,<BR>
Rosina <BR>
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