Go Your Own Way

Following in the footsteps of Martin Sheen on the Way of St James

De: John Lloyd

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

I'm not in the habit of personally recreating the films of Martin Sheen, but a chance viewing of "The Way" changed all that. Somewhat strangely, the touching tale of a father who treks across Spain in tribute to a son who has passed away on a pilgrimage lit a spark in me that just would not go out. That spark, a desire to follow in his footsteps on the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela, burned ever brighter in my mind until I set aside the last few weeks of my 40s to start my own Camino de Santiago. Of course, I soon discovered that the Hollywood version of The Way of St James was a little different to the real-life experience of a peregrino. For one thing, there were a lot more flies. Actually, the real Camino was more of an adventure than I could ever have dreamt. Things kept happening – things that I might never have believed if I’d seen them on screen. Here’s what happened, written as recorded at the time, in diary form.

my favorite camino book so far

it's also my favorite virtual voice narration. I despise vv, but not this one. maybe because it was an Englishman pronouncing French in Spanish names that I didn't know, LOL. I like the way that the author kept his Daily Journal. it was simple and methodical. but not in a boring way. it was quite entertaining the things that he kept track of. apparently he has a podcast that he did on his Camino. I would like to look that up and listen to it. hopefully it tells more stories than what his diary did. and that's what this book is, a diary format of his journey.

Routie

I enjoyed the routine of each day and deepening his health status but would have like more interaction with other people and their status’

It’s free so can’t complain

It sounds like the author had a great time, so much so that he was inspired to publish his notes. Good for him. There isn’t much in terms of detail or insights and the virtual voice is awful as always. I’d have liked to hear the author himself do it, I’m sure it would feel more charming in his own words. It’s free and so no complaints at all.