135/499 … a simple Answer (09/27/08)
I had heard about such “wine fountains” from friends and guidebooks, but this is the only one I saw during the entire Trek. Even though I rarely drink alcohol, I did regularly have a glass of red wine in the evenings after walking along the Camino. Like any activity or practice in life, it is good to release yourself from all rules or vows or promises related to doing it or not doing it. Only in this way can you preserve your priceless power of conscious choice. If you think an action will bring others Peace (or yourself Peace, that you might thereby better bring Peace to others), then do it. Life can be that simple …
“Enjoy life with those around you …
Learn from those before you …
Care for those behind you.”
~ anonymous
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