Fascinating tale, Rebecca! That is just another thing to love about the Camino ... you get to hear just enough about a person's story to become really intrigued. It helps you to appreciate the incredible array of human experiences out there and reminds you that whatever path you are on is not the only one. And on the Camino (whether you are walking or volunteering ...), you get to share the path with others you never otherwise would have met. We are all, indeed, a little odd, and perhaps others find us just as fascinating and odd as we do them!
I wonder if she heard about the Camino, but had never done any follow through on any groups or whatever to learn about the credentials or preparation?
That said, I have no problem with the Birkenstocks... In some ways, I'd prefer that people wear those than some of the crazy footwear like Hokas. As a massage therapist who recently started specializing in feet after all the problems I saw on the Camino, I can tell you that if a person's foot is healthy, those Birkenstocks are better for them than many of the shoes/boots that I've seen people recommend on different forums, especially if that's what they are used to living in. ❤️
I pretty much live in Crocs. While I'm not sure that I would use them on the really stony mountain paths, I could probably walk in them just about anywhere else, because it's what I'm used to.
Fascinating tale, Rebecca! That is just another thing to love about the Camino ... you get to hear just enough about a person's story to become really intrigued. It helps you to appreciate the incredible array of human experiences out there and reminds you that whatever path you are on is not the only one. And on the Camino (whether you are walking or volunteering ...), you get to share the path with others you never otherwise would have met. We are all, indeed, a little odd, and perhaps others find us just as fascinating and odd as we do them!
I've met SO many people I never would have crossed paths with otherwise. Thank you for this thought, Rebecca!
I wonder if she heard about the Camino, but had never done any follow through on any groups or whatever to learn about the credentials or preparation?
That said, I have no problem with the Birkenstocks... In some ways, I'd prefer that people wear those than some of the crazy footwear like Hokas. As a massage therapist who recently started specializing in feet after all the problems I saw on the Camino, I can tell you that if a person's foot is healthy, those Birkenstocks are better for them than many of the shoes/boots that I've seen people recommend on different forums, especially if that's what they are used to living in. ❤️
Thanks for your insights, Pamela. Just another reminder that “different” is just that—not necessarily better or worse.
(Personally, I’d be slipping and sliding out of clogs left and right on the Camino! Who was it that said “know thyself.” Perhaps that’s beat😂😂)
I pretty much live in Crocs. While I'm not sure that I would use them on the really stony mountain paths, I could probably walk in them just about anywhere else, because it's what I'm used to.
Thank you for sharing your experiences as a Hospitalero and for serving on the Camino again. Buen Camino
I enjoy all of your stories of both the oddities of the Camino and the magic!