Pilgrimage: The Road To Santiago – Bbc2

[naomi24]

Just for information really, but seven celebrities tackle a medieval pilgrimage to see whether it still has relevance today.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09w7lc0

I started watching the first in this series yesterday and thought it very interesting. Is anyone else watching?

ABer sandyRoe did this pilgrimage and gave regular updates here on his progress.

[ladybirder]

You must do a Blog if you do klaxo, we'll cheer you on like we did Sandy.
https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1509941.html

[klazomaniac]

If I was to take on such a challenge.
There will definitely be a record of it (along with a charitable cause)

But it is only in mind at the moment.

But it is chipping away at me.

[naomi24]

I was astonished by Neil Morrissey's story. Awful. I wonder if he ever saw his parents again?

[ladybirder]

His Dad's dead Naomi and he rarely sees his mother or other brothers. He seems a good man.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/who-neil-morrissey-separated-parents-12241718

[Garaman]

I watched the first one and quite enjoyed it so must make time to watch the others.

Should you take up the challenge, klazo, you might want to avoid 2021, unless of course you particularly want to go on a Holy Year, as there will be a lot more walkers that other years. I have considered the route myself several times, but only because I like walking and not for any religious reasons. Truth is I've become a bit of a wimp in my old age and enjoy a bit of comfort at the end of a day's walking these days.

[klazomaniac]

Thanks for the heads up Garaman.
At the moment, It is just a seed in my head. It may grow (who knows)
But I would do it for the pleasure and challenge myself (Not for religious reasons like yourself)
Before any travel or quest. I like to swat hard on what's involved as to enjoy the trip to the max.

[naomi24]

Thanks Ladybirder. He certainly had an unenviable childhood.

I would like to do it too, but only for the challenge. I know someone who did the route by bike.

[ladybirder]

I would too. By car;-)

[ladybirder]

Probably too big, by scooter then.

[naomi24]

Buses run the route. This bunch are getting the bus here and there because they have to do it in two weeks whereas it normally takes a month.

A car's probably an even better idea though. I like that.

The spirit is willing ... ;o)

[klazomaniac]

1 Month = Power walking

2 Months = Enjoying the scenery, Having some wine, Not killing yourself, Learn some of the Languages, Enjoy the Sun, Get away from the trials of life and work (for a while)

I'm a 2 month kind of person :-)

[ladybirder]

Maybe once, many years ago but not now.
I salute Sandy for doing it.

[klazomaniac]

With you there ladybirder.
I salute anyone who has a go. 500 Miles is a very long way.

[sandyRoe]

I enjoyed all three programmes. They brought back some good memories.
Anybody who set their mind to it could walk the Camino.
I remember meeting a group of English walkers who were sitting taking a break at the side of the path in the Pyrenees. One of their number was an eighty year old man.
If you set a realistic target for each days walk the kms are soon eaten up.

[anneasquith]

I wondered how authentic the TV programme was Sandy, completing in two weeks and being bused around , I find that a bit disrespectful .

[Samuraisan]

I am also enjoying it. But I agree the vicar is a bit me me me and a moaning minny. The black lady seems to look for racism whereever she can. I feel sorry for the chap who was wrongfully locked up for 12 years, unbelievable, and Neil's childhood is terrible. He certainly seems to overcome it, I like him, always have done.

[tamborine]

Women are not written out of christianity as said by the vicar. Jesus says ‘follow me’ to deciples. Mathew 4.19.

Women/females were home keepers & mothers and unable to traipse the land in that era; as males had freedom to do. Females cooked/fed & sustained males.

[ladybirder]

Anne they must have done a good bit of walking by the state of Debbie's feet. That is of course if her feet were really that bad?

[sandyRoe]

Anneasquith, I think the shows did give viewers a good idea of what the Camino is about. But one aspect they missed out on, and it couldn't have been otherwise with a group of seven starting out together, was the formation of 'Camino Families'.
These are groups that form up after walking together all day, eating in the same cafes or bars, and staying in the same hostels.
The last time I walked our Camino Family was made up of an Italian, a German, a group of young Korean students, and me.

[anneasquith]

Hi sandy, did you stay with your family throughout the entire time ?