NewsIsFree Search:Search results for "" at newsisfree.com (powered by SIETSRe: The Shell- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Simply because it is a symbol of the pilgrimage to Santiago. The tradition was that Medieval pirlgims took a shell home. But for the life of me I can't see that it would be proof since they could have picked one up at any medieval fish mongers on the way back But there ain't no rules - some people may wish to emulate their medieval counterparts and others want to display the shell as a universal symbol of the pilgrimage. in Santiago de Compostela Todayhttp://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289493054,13410,o/ Re: Lista de correos update request March 08- (Found June 19, 2008 ) I mailed a package from Logrono on May 6 and another from Leon on May 16. Both of them were waiting for me I Santiago on May 29. In an earlier post someone mentioned not putting a return address on the label and that sounds like a good idea if they will let you get away with it. in Santiago de Compostela Todayhttp://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289293857,13410,o/ Re: Aong the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace, B. Wi- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Brandon is a very humble person - as you will learn if you read about his life and achievements on Wikipedia: http:en.wikipedia.orgwikiBrandon_WilsonBesides his incredible walk to Jerusalem his long distance trails include London to Cape Town: he and his wife were the first Western couple to walk an ancient 1,000-km pilgrimage path from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu, Nepal: he was the first American to walk the Via Francigena from England to Rome: two Camino Frances in 1999 & 2005; the Via de la...http://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289314379,13410,o/ Reality- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Hi All,Well I finally completed my Camino adventure. It took 34 days to walk from SJPP to Fisterre, and let me tell you this has been a mindblowing experience. Living a simple life of walking, sharing, reflecting and friendships has been so moving. I'm struggling being back in my so-called 'real' life. What is real They say the life I'm leading back home is the real thing, I don't think so, the Camino is what is 'real' in life.Are there people out there who are experiencing these kind of...http://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289314380,13410,o/ 200 000 pilrims expected at Kashmir site- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Around 200,000 devotees are set to undertake the arduous pilgrimage to the Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir that begins Wednesday. Situated at 11,000 feet above sea level in south Kashmirs Anantnag district, the cave houses a lingam, or stalagmite structure that is seen as an icon of Lord Shiva, one of the Hindu Trinity. The annual pilgrimage will unfold over a two-month period. Around 200,000 pilgrims from different parts of the country have already registered their names...http://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289314381,13410,o/ Re: Reality- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Welcome back Sonia,If you don't care about foreign affairs, world oil prices or Paris Hilton: you can't believe that you have so many clothes in your cupboards or that the supermarket has so much food! The room is too quiet at night to sleep properly - you can hear very little sound. Your back feels bare without the pack. You are suffering from PPBs - Post Pilgrimage Blues! There is no cure and the only treatment is to plan your next magical walk-about.Did you sister join you at the...http://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289326186,13410,o/ Re: Pilgrim stats- (Found June 19, 2008 ) April & May StatsIn April 5,655 pilgrims received certificates in Santiago. (8,112 in April of 2007 when Holy Week fell in April)3,402 were males and 2,253 females.4,825 walkers 824 cyclists, 5 on horseback and one went in a wheelchair.1,567 of the pilgrims were under 30, 2,994 were between 30 and 60 and 1,094 were over 60.Purely religious reasons motivated 2,180 of the pilgrims, religiouscultural reasons 3,046 and non-religious reasons 429.Pilgrims from countries other than Spain formed the..http://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289326187,13410,o/ Re: I will be thinking of Pilgrims leaving SJPDP on May 19- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Yes. Bob, it's great to live so close to the routes.I try to walk always when it's possible. And, in my opinion, to walk the paths in winter is something magic, wonderful.Buen Camino,Javier MartinMadid, Spain. in Santiago de Compostela Todayhttp://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289337958,13410,o/ Re: Pilgrim stats- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Thanks, Sil, for the statistics. You certainly make sure we have all the latest information. I wonder if you know whether the official site has the historical data broken down by month and camino followed -- I can't find it. In other words, I see that in April this year, 303 were on the vdlp, and in May it was 862. Is there any way to compare those vdlp totals with earlier years on the vdlp in April and May I'm interested in getting a sense of the increase in traffice on that route in...http://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289407742,13410,o/ Re: The Peaceable: A New Place to Stop on the Meseta- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Thanks for this information about your home along the Camino Frances. I have been worrying about silly things in preparation for my journey alone starting in Sept this year, like having a bed every night and meeting people who I can relate to. What I am getting from this web site is that there is a global community out there that has created an oasis of spritual space unknown in our modern world and I look forward to stepping into this unusual environment along my way. I appreciate your care...http://www.newsisfree.com/iclick/i,289277923,13410,o/ |