tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63043661465639744212024-03-21T10:37:00.755-07:00Sober CaminoCamino de Santiago, ancient pilgrim's way in Northwestern Spain. A spiritual path for sometime in your life or another nice walking trail to do on your holiday list? Food for thought on this blog by writer, photographer and travel guide Simon Wijma. Impressions of 5.000 kilometers on the Camino Frances and other ways in Spain and Portugal, 2012-2022. Thanks for visiting. I surely welcome feedback – please feel free to comment on any post. Simon Wijmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02742992923313607523noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304366146563974421.post-7756549916896100232021-09-06T03:30:00.000-07:002021-09-06T03:30:33.070-07:00Who is, what is a true pilgrim?<br />
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"I sold my cattle and just came here", the woman tells me, while walking at a speed I can hardly keep up with. And she spoke about the blisters she has! It surely made me believe she was able to run a farm in Northern Canada on her own. "It was minus 20 just before I left. Maybe I should go and live in a warmer place, I have time to think about it now."<br />
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The old hotel owner sits down and starts talking to me. It's not easy to follow his rapid Spanish. He points at a Japanese boy, surfing the net and typing on his cellphone: "That's not a true pilgrim. He's not really here." This man in his late seventies has walked the Camino many times. Meanwhile he has run a flourishing family business, offering all sorts of accommodation for poor and rich pilgrims. He is very dedicated to the Camino spirit. Is it true what he says? <br />
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Two out of numerous inspiring encounters with other walkers from all over the world.<br />
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Is it not possible to be a true pilgrim if you never walk alone, have your luggage transported, stay in hotels, when you cycle, and so on. Opinions that are frequently heard along the Camino (I'm not free of these sort of thoughts either!). But what could you know about someone's deeper thoughts if you don't <i>look</i> them in the eyes properly, and <em>listen</em>?<br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">A half overgrown path leads us out of the village. The kids walk fast, they're often out of sight. Chema stops now and then to share about his observations in nature. Soon I am learning that this group of 23, aged from 7 to 17, is on a path, meant to learn about yourself. Full of rituals, and attention for anyone in the group.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">In the quiet valley we approach an overhanging rock. Turn by turn we stand on it, look around over the green woods and shout our positive message into the deep. Coming from a deep sense of belonging here I don't need to think about my words: 'I am happy and this is what I want'.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Chema tells about the amazing history of this path. It has been used by Celts and Romans, and in the Middle Ages two bridges where built here for the pilgrimage to Santiago and trade. The bishop decided to change the pilgrim way towards where the present Camino is, when the area became to unsafe to travel. The path is steep and dangerous now and then. We don't meet other walkers. </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">The path leads to the old church of Molaniseca. We swim in the cold river to cool down from the walk. I ask Chema if I can come along to their camp, in a village in the mountains. First he refuses, later the answer is: ja. So we drive out of town into the mountains. The beautiful old stone house where we stay is in Espinosa de Compludo. </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">The next day another amazing walk. Our destiny is the next village, San Cristóbal de Valdueza,</span><span color="rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.87)" face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">where an old templar chapel is, and the </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">tejo milenario</i><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">, a yew of almost 1250 years old. We meditate under this impressive tree and embrace it together. I felt an ancient presence in these silent moments. </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">I tell Chema and Manuel about my work with young people in Holland for the Regenboog. Smiling recognition. Sense of destiny. The children come from all over Spain, and some from abroad. Most of them know each other from a previous camp. Some are with, some without problems or a history. But all, even from the age of 7, have no trouble telling about their feelings. It is amazing how easy they understand themes like 'the inner child', usually only shared by adults. They share rituals, learn their daily sayings, and it's all well organized and disciplined. And they say where it's at, if necessary. One of the assisting youngsters is sent home, he is not really ready for his task yet. </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Deeply grateful I feel for these days filled with joy and love. So as a goodbye ritual I sing the Ave M. for the group. Marco (11): 'Simon, you touched my heart.'</span><br />
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Bienvenido is dozing off, but sits right up when he hears footsteps. He is trading in Caminosouvenirs along the Way. We talk about his beautiful sticks. The wood is from the neighbourhood. He cuts everything himself.<br />
He looks critical at my walking stick and commands me: walk a bit! Halt! Turn around! And tells me to use it the other way round.. the thin end under. Great fun we have- after all these hundreds of walking kilometers.. But of course you accept this from a pastor. He has been a shepherd all his life. He is here from March until October. Sometimes the tourist buses stop; all the drivers know him. He is 82. His name means: welcome.Simon Wijmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02742992923313607523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304366146563974421.post-37433127581430076282017-07-01T05:17:00.005-07:002024-02-05T06:44:24.563-08:00Santiago blues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My work brings the privilege to be back in Santiago and Spain quite soon. But for most walkers in my groups a goodbye is for years or maybe forever. So this city is also a city of melancholy.</div>
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Yes, it is beautiful how this city brings so many people together again. Unexpected encounters, sometimes late, sometimes even at the airport.</div>
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Santiago blues. A last walk in Alameda, a last coffee. My plane leaves early tomorrow morning. </div>
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I love and hate Santiago... After 800 kilometers of hospitality it is not easy to stay in the first town with grumpy waiters, with the highest prices of all, with so many beggars... with paying on the spot, no ordering at the bar but higher terraza prices... Santiago mi amor tourism has made you greedy.. It is a strange end for this beautiful road..or is it preparation for the real world again.... San Diego blues...</div>
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Just got back from Spain, to prepare the April and September 2017 walks. It will be so diverse, I've discovered so many treasures and beautiful places to stay for you. So...let's go!</div>
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these beautiful words written by Linda Hogan.</div>
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I published this story on my Facebookpage a few months ago. It happened in May this year; this touching, healing and in the end joyful ritual for all of us. I am convinced the Camino brings people together. I am convinced there are a lot of people who want to walk with a truly dedicated travel guide. I am convinced I can organize walking with groups of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Next year I will start my own company. In your company? Let me know what your Camino dreams are, and let's realize them together. <a href=" target="_blank"
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Being outside all day, in this wonderful countryside, the views and walking trails; the countryside life; the lovely and abundant food service and terraces; encountering the people of Spain; the spiritual experiences through it all.</div>
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<br />Simon Wijmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02742992923313607523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304366146563974421.post-51828603106115024502015-09-19T00:31:00.004-07:002015-11-19T14:00:59.035-08:00Magic in the streets of Santiago<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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all she asks is listeners<br />
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history's shadow<br />
day that cannot end<br />
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Simon Wijmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02742992923313607523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304366146563974421.post-34360072559798128372015-09-15T23:24:00.000-07:002016-01-01T00:50:05.460-08:00Camino Portugués, Ruta de la Costa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last summer I walked the Camino Portugues de la Costa - the Portugese Coastal Way from Porto to Santiago, because I wanted a quiet way and a more moderate temperature. It was a good choice. Although the coastal area is sometimes very busy, the walkways are pleasant and there is enough accommodation. What you can see is beach life, fishermen, nature, vivid cities and villages, and of course the ever changing mighty ocean. Again I noticed the difference between the Camino Frances and other ways: the coast way gives you more the feeling of walking through a country than walking a pilgrims way. Of course you encounter other pilgrims on the way or in albergues. And you can see and read a lot of the rich history of this Camino, esp. in churches. But its presence is never as dominant as the Camino Frances often is.<br />
I also walked two days on the Variante Espiritual - see next article- between Pontevedra and Padron.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">This was my guide book. It is not as accurate as a travel guide should be, but you'll get there. The signage is very good.</span></div>
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La Ruta de la Piedra y del Agua - the route of stone and water - is most certainly one of the most beautiful
walks I've ever had, on the Camino or elsewhere. The first part is an unspoiled
wilderness, a wild stream with lots of small old watermills, weathered, covered
in green, most of them without a roof, but with the millstones still there. The
path is green to, and part of it all.<br />
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Ingenious ways were found to create waterchutes to power the mills with water.<br />
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is more civilization; a newer path, lit in the evening, a cafe, a
parking place, mountain bikers on the path again. A somewhat threatening sign announces that the
European Union supports restoration.Hopefully the balance between conservation and leaving things as they where for many centuries will be held.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A wonderful walk of 7,5 kilometers that ended on this
particular day on a terrace with a special guest. There was some unusual
activity- military motorbikes, lots of police. Joggers who weren’t joggers, these
big guys talking into earphones. It turned out that the Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy had
also been enjoying some of the mills, and was having a drink now at the table
next to me. Pontevedra is his home area. Nice guy, gave a very friendly greeting when he left. <o:p></o:p></div>
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An old abandoned house next to the church. The door was open. Inside, amongst the mess... a pile of religious magazines. The oldest one I found was printed in Madrid in 1899. Nice discovery in Iria Flavia, where everything seems to be old, and yet older.<br />
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Made a sketch of the grave of Camilo Jose Cela, the famous Galician writer, born in Padron.</div>
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<br />Simon Wijmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02742992923313607523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304366146563974421.post-50102390893680335502015-06-26T05:36:00.002-07:002015-07-04T16:19:28.878-07:00Portrait of a pilgrim<div class="MsoNormal">
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We all walk together, on that way, more or less in the same direction. Who are they, all these people? Usually I leave my writers pen at home when I'm walking the Camino. That's for later. I made an exception the other day for Inez. Because the sun was shining and she was sitting there so quietly, drawing. </div>
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fluttering about a bit<o:p></o:p></div>
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where everyone wants the same<o:p></o:p></div>
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and you can share that joy<o:p></o:p></div>
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joy of life; to live<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sure, every kilometer towards it contributes. Still, my camino gets it's highlight on the meseta. First the beloved stay in Castrojeriz. The next morning up the Mostalares. It took me a long time, heaviness in more than pack and heat.<br />
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Up there, overlooking the plains, I sense what I come for. Down into the deep, into the sun, no end, no shadow. All the way up to Leon - the finest parts of this Camino. Gimme <i>no</i> shelter.<br />
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Way be straight<br />
way be endless<br />
sun burn me<br />
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<i>This day in June. Lingering, seeing what I can see. And knowing the hot afternoon sun is waiting. With a burning sun and a straight path all the way to Calzadilla de la Cueza. I am late. I walk alone. My brothers are further up the road. The other pilgrims have gone by.</i></div>
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<i>All I want is sit in the shadow. But the path has to be taken. And there is no shadow. My water is not endless. A sense of fear. But what can happen, the earth will carry me. I force myself to collect stones. And write them. And lay them on the path. Don't look back. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Accompanied by pure wise words. There is one quote - the one that spoke loudest to my heart - I want to share with you: <i>the ideal man is he who, in the moments of most intense activity, knows how to find the silence and the loneliness of the desert. This man has achieved self mastery. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nia Peiro and Mau Mariani made their exhibition in this so beautiful house in Castrojeriz. You will find it on the Camino. My brother and I had the privilege of meeting Mau and talk to him about the Camino, life, souls meeting... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">The silence I feel within myself</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">is so huge is goes beyond the words</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">it brings peace within</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">and a hold in my life</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">It even eases</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">the bitter tears</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">of past and youth</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">It is in me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">it’s me</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">a silence overtakes me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 16.7999992370605px;">and I wonder</span><br />
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Hey, and...there definitely must be a good spirit in this chapel. We had a break there, and I was the last one who left. After a hundred metres I got the feeling something whas missing. So I walked back, and under the table where we lunched was my wallet. Fell out of my pack and I hadn't seen it.Simon Wijmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02742992923313607523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304366146563974421.post-49950276794065084602015-06-06T16:11:00.000-07:002015-12-20T03:10:26.724-08:00Decisions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Walking into Viana. A vivid little town, and the air was filled with swallows. The old church reigned the town centre. Although not run-down, it had the atmosphere of a ruin. High on the tower weird iron cages. I imagined the Inquisition showing prisoners there, before throwing them out to warn other sinners.<br />
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We sat on a square next to the church. Coffee. Wifi. Chats. Until the albergue was about to open. I had a short talk with a friendly man, walking out of the parish albergue. We went to the other albergue.<br />
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Long line of people. Moving the line wasn't easy. Some grumpy people. Sort of tension in the air. A joke that wasn't a joke. Suddenly I said: it doesn't feel good here. Just expressing what we all felt: the whole group had a sudden shake of relief. Everybody nodded: 'Lets go to the parish.' So all eight of us packed our bags and left the row.<br />
Wow, I felt so strong, and proud of what we did. Of course there was room for us in the parish albergue. And such a warm welcome. Like lost children.<br />
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<br />Simon Wijmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02742992923313607523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304366146563974421.post-74289277234051690312015-06-04T00:38:00.000-07:002015-07-21T10:14:31.108-07:00Hospitality and spirit llI heard there are around 700 albergues on the Camino, don't know if that is a right estimation. But I noticed there are a lot of changes, and a lot of new albergues since 2012. The Camino is shaped by all those who walk it. But the hospitaleros have a very important supportive role. Hospitality can be found in many varieties. I tend to make a rough division: those who care about people -dedicated to the Camino and/or their profession- and those who care more about making money. You will usually feel the difference within minutes when you walk into a new albergue.<br />
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I came to San Bol this year. In 2012 a place without welcome, and now I met new people. And had a great talk and good coffee with Sandra and Hernan. It's great they are giving San Bol new energy and the good spirit.<br />
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San Bol is an intriguing place. The village on this place was abandoned in 1503. It was a Jewish settlement. That is why it may have been left, the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492.<br />
It's remote, for five kilometers around San Bol there is no house or village. You will only be accompanied by the lovely sound of the poplars. Under the building is an old well. A dome gives the place this special look. Good place to stay.<br />
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A second visit to Viloria de Rioja, where Acacio and Orietta have their lovely small refugio. Ja it feels more like a shelter. Again a warm welcome. And such good talks.<br />
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I have invited Acacio to write on this blog.<br />
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Old. Wealthy, but not to fancy. Well-maintained. Renewed with respect for the history. Well-organized (a really car free towncentre, not theoretically traffic free like in many Spanish cities). Still a lot of old shops present and alive. Not the noisy traffic of megatowns like Barcelona. The cathedral is about Santiago's equal, although very different in character and style. The church is very present in this town. So is a vivid modern streetlife. A good town to stay, Burgos.<br />
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A La Villa de Madrid is a lovely old shop selling thousands of religious articles. The owner paints a lot of articles herself, in the shop. When I was there a nun came in. The row of costumers suddenly vanished and she was being served first.<br />
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One of my most joyful moments on Spain's Caminos was making this photograph. Camino Primitivo, end of July 2013. It was a noisy, ugly village with many closed shops. The treasure was to be found on a terrace where I had my first morning break. Four older men at a table. I asked them if I could photograph their bottle. I wanted it for my blog. Of course they allowed me. When the picture was taken they offered me a Soberano drink. So I zipped my 'first brandy of the day' at 9:30 in the morning.. Good Johnny Walker that day!<br />
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