Another fascinating glimpse of your amazing journey. You cannot know how much your sharing means to those of us who are tagging along by reading every word and scanning each photo. Your descriptions and your insights are so welcome and your sense of humor is always appreciated. Thank you and travel safely. Prayers for a safe and beautiful journey!
The people you meet are just like the squares in my mom’s granny afghan. I once asked her why she made the squares that were not very pretty. She explained, “Those squares make the others stand out, and look more beautiful.”
My dear friend I am loving reading about your amazing journey and even if some people are not very nice just know there are some good people still in this world and you and your wife are a few among them God bless you both 🙏🙏
Cheryl, I've walked the Camino twice. This is the first time I've ever heard of unkind locals. On both of my walks, the locals were gracious, compassionate, and thoughtful. It sounds like the people in that town could benefit from walking a few miles in a peregrino's shoes!
A wonderful world, indeed! My husband and I used to take hiking trips in Europe. One of the best things about it was we normally stayed in small towns where the people were friendly.
I’m sorry you’re sunburned. And I’m sorry you met unfriendly people. Probably the “big city syndrome” wherein large amounts of humans gather and develop mass hysteria from each other. Chaos reigns in many large cities.
Jesus said he would be with a gathering of a few. I think that’s because it’s too humanly complicated and difficult to bond intimately unless it’s a small group. Jesus Christ is Love. Big cities are hard to love. A friend, even a brief friend, is easy enough to love.
About the sunburned body parts. Next time you find yourself in a store with pharmaceuticals buy some sunblock ... I highly recommend La Roche Posay. I used it on my first walk on the Camino and only needed to apply once a day.
I was thinking how sad that y’all were treated like you were in Burgos. But then, I thought, “No, it’s not sad that they were treated like they were, it’s pathetic that people have that much disdain for other human beings who are, literally, just passing through their uppity city.”.
Rude people, nice people, indifferent. It seems the more "civilized" we are the less we are inclined to treat each other like people. Thus small towns vs cities. But I have met cruel people in very small places and very kind in NYC. I love the love you and Jamie are finding on this amazing trip. Stay hydrated and safe.....
Perhaps Burgos was just a place to remind us that there is still much work to be done in our world. Much love to share, much respect needed towards all (even the stinky!). Do take care you two! Remember to drink, to cover up as much as possible ! Vaya con Dios.
As I read about the contrast between the big city and the small village what came to mind was two things. Wide is the road that leads to destruction (the big city where no one was friendly and wore the look of wealth/superiority) and narrow is the path that leads to life (the small village where they were happy to see you). The big city valued status/appearances over relationship and the small village valued the person (relationship) totally, no matter what.
Another fascinating glimpse of your amazing journey. You cannot know how much your sharing means to those of us who are tagging along by reading every word and scanning each photo. Your descriptions and your insights are so welcome and your sense of humor is always appreciated. Thank you and travel safely. Prayers for a safe and beautiful journey!
The people you meet are just like the squares in my mom’s granny afghan. I once asked her why she made the squares that were not very pretty. She explained, “Those squares make the others stand out, and look more beautiful.”
That is so cool, Donna. You have a very wise and talented mom.
My dear friend I am loving reading about your amazing journey and even if some people are not very nice just know there are some good people still in this world and you and your wife are a few among them God bless you both 🙏🙏
Seems there are more good than otherwise. I think that this is the first Dispatch with unkind locals.
Cheryl, I've walked the Camino twice. This is the first time I've ever heard of unkind locals. On both of my walks, the locals were gracious, compassionate, and thoughtful. It sounds like the people in that town could benefit from walking a few miles in a peregrino's shoes!
Ah, those sunburned calves ... definitely the mark of los peregrinos!
Buen camino and stick to the small towns and welcoming villages. Pilgrims are what keeps those little places alive! They love and need you.
Vaya con Dios!
Humility is the cornerstone upon which all other virtues are built. ALL virtues, think on that!
True riches were found in the quaint village.
Who are the poor? Those who lack money or those who lack humility?
It is amazing to me how many people know that old Louie Armstrong song “ What A Wonderful World”🥰🎵happy you found a few!😇✝️
A wonderful world, indeed! My husband and I used to take hiking trips in Europe. One of the best things about it was we normally stayed in small towns where the people were friendly.
I’m sorry you’re sunburned. And I’m sorry you met unfriendly people. Probably the “big city syndrome” wherein large amounts of humans gather and develop mass hysteria from each other. Chaos reigns in many large cities.
Jesus said he would be with a gathering of a few. I think that’s because it’s too humanly complicated and difficult to bond intimately unless it’s a small group. Jesus Christ is Love. Big cities are hard to love. A friend, even a brief friend, is easy enough to love.
Small-town people still have hearts where others have money bags. Buen camino, you two.
About the sunburned body parts. Next time you find yourself in a store with pharmaceuticals buy some sunblock ... I highly recommend La Roche Posay. I used it on my first walk on the Camino and only needed to apply once a day.
I was thinking how sad that y’all were treated like you were in Burgos. But then, I thought, “No, it’s not sad that they were treated like they were, it’s pathetic that people have that much disdain for other human beings who are, literally, just passing through their uppity city.”.
Rude people, nice people, indifferent. It seems the more "civilized" we are the less we are inclined to treat each other like people. Thus small towns vs cities. But I have met cruel people in very small places and very kind in NYC. I love the love you and Jamie are finding on this amazing trip. Stay hydrated and safe.....
Good point, Steven. GOOD people and SMALL people are everywhere.
Perhaps Burgos was just a place to remind us that there is still much work to be done in our world. Much love to share, much respect needed towards all (even the stinky!). Do take care you two! Remember to drink, to cover up as much as possible ! Vaya con Dios.
God lives in Tardajos. ❤️
As I read about the contrast between the big city and the small village what came to mind was two things. Wide is the road that leads to destruction (the big city where no one was friendly and wore the look of wealth/superiority) and narrow is the path that leads to life (the small village where they were happy to see you). The big city valued status/appearances over relationship and the small village valued the person (relationship) totally, no matter what.
Teresa, great example of Matthew 7: 13 & 14. That’s a keeper.
There is always good!
Keep looking...
I'm so glad you ended the day with Sweet people! Onward! We are so envying your trip .