CAMINISTA: One who walks the way .
The Spanish word for “way“ is Camino.
The word Caminista adds ‘Ista to camino like an expert or enthusiast for Fashion is a Fashionista or an expert in your local Coffee bar is a Barista .
The Martin Sheen film “The Way“ is about his moving Experiences along the Camino de Santiago – one the ancient pilgrimage routes throughout Spain. Those people he met along the way – his band of travellers became his “Caminista”.
Although the Spanish word for Walker is similar - Caminante ; A Caminista is a step up - a person who is part of your Camino Family who started knowing nothing and now a hiking or backpacking hero who has endured the 500 Miles of life changing physical and spiritual adventure that is the Camino de Santiago. X
* Can also apply to any long distance route - it’s all walking / hiking / backpacking
The Spanish word for “way“ is Camino.
The word Caminista adds ‘Ista to camino like an expert or enthusiast for Fashion is a Fashionista or an expert in your local Coffee bar is a Barista .
The Martin Sheen film “The Way“ is about his moving Experiences along the Camino de Santiago – one the ancient pilgrimage routes throughout Spain. Those people he met along the way – his band of travellers became his “Caminista”.
Although the Spanish word for Walker is similar - Caminante ; A Caminista is a step up - a person who is part of your Camino Family who started knowing nothing and now a hiking or backpacking hero who has endured the 500 Miles of life changing physical and spiritual adventure that is the Camino de Santiago. X
* Can also apply to any long distance route - it’s all walking / hiking / backpacking
Once you have completed this hike you are true Caminista
At the end of a long days hike past the Vineyards of Rioja it was good to meet up with my Caminista
At the end of a long days hike past the Vineyards of Rioja it was good to meet up with my Caminista
by Caminista July 18, 2021
One who reluctantly decides to adhere to societal or commercial norms in order to further their own , family or associates ends.
One who suppresses their yearning for self determination, freedom or rebellious nature in order to survive or simply gain advantage.
EG. You may join a government or military department but you will have to conform to a strict code of behavior. In return you get job security , regular salary , maybe even job satisfaction and a certain societal standing.
Reluctant conformists can sometimes be a prime example of joining a system in order to change it from the inside. Often times this is the most strategic way to bring about change.
I this case the Rebel , the entrepreneur still lurks beneath the veneer of conformity.
( See also “Intrepeneur” - on who works from within to change a system )
One who suppresses their yearning for self determination, freedom or rebellious nature in order to survive or simply gain advantage.
EG. You may join a government or military department but you will have to conform to a strict code of behavior. In return you get job security , regular salary , maybe even job satisfaction and a certain societal standing.
Reluctant conformists can sometimes be a prime example of joining a system in order to change it from the inside. Often times this is the most strategic way to bring about change.
I this case the Rebel , the entrepreneur still lurks beneath the veneer of conformity.
( See also “Intrepeneur” - on who works from within to change a system )
“I don’t think young Harrison is cut out for a career in this company I don’t feel as though he buys into our systems and methods entirely.”
“…. Yeah - it seems to me that he is struggling within a straight jacket of conformity in his current role – he’s a real reluctant conformist”
“…. Yeah - it seems to me that he is struggling within a straight jacket of conformity in his current role – he’s a real reluctant conformist”
by Caminista March 04, 2022
The Suspicious Tissues
The Suspicious Tissues (commonly referred to by fans as “The Shues”) are an experimental rock band from Southport, England, known for their genre-fluid performances and fiercely independent approach to music production and touring. Formed in 2017 from the ashes of the cult college band Lamb & Mother, The Suspicious Tissues have cultivated a devoted underground following, noted for their unpredictable shows and handcrafted merchandise.
History
The Suspicious Tissues were formed by members of various now-legendary local acts: Psy (formerly of Lamb & Mother), The Prof (ex-Wasteland), and Caminista (ex-Admen). Collectively referred to as the Wing Collective, the founding members have maintained a degree of anonymity, enhancing their urban myth status within UK indie circles. The band initially performed secret pop-up gigs around Merseyside and Greater Manchester, building a cult-like fanbase known as the “Shues”.
Their debut album, often referred to as the “Lost 1st Album”, achieved near-mythical status after master recordings were reportedly stolen during an afterparty at the 2018 Southport Seafront Festival. Although fragments of the album have surfaced online, the full record remains unreleased, adding to the band’s enigmatic reputation.
The Suspicious Tissues (commonly referred to by fans as “The Shues”) are an experimental rock band from Southport, England, known for their genre-fluid performances and fiercely independent approach to music production and touring. Formed in 2017 from the ashes of the cult college band Lamb & Mother, The Suspicious Tissues have cultivated a devoted underground following, noted for their unpredictable shows and handcrafted merchandise.
History
The Suspicious Tissues were formed by members of various now-legendary local acts: Psy (formerly of Lamb & Mother), The Prof (ex-Wasteland), and Caminista (ex-Admen). Collectively referred to as the Wing Collective, the founding members have maintained a degree of anonymity, enhancing their urban myth status within UK indie circles. The band initially performed secret pop-up gigs around Merseyside and Greater Manchester, building a cult-like fanbase known as the “Shues”.
Their debut album, often referred to as the “Lost 1st Album”, achieved near-mythical status after master recordings were reportedly stolen during an afterparty at the 2018 Southport Seafront Festival. Although fragments of the album have surfaced online, the full record remains unreleased, adding to the band’s enigmatic reputation.
by Caminista April 18, 2025
This is a handy combination of Camino and Amigo . CAM-IGO links the 2 words and as Amigo is worldwide lingua for Friend anyway it works perfectly!
These are the people you met on the 800Km Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain.
Closer than family (maybe) , DEFINITELY closer than your closest Uni’ or School mates. This friendship was forged by help from people you never met before through blazing sun , exhausted legs and plate size blisters.
The shared cold beer , war stories and huge €10 Menu de Pelegrino (inc Wine !! ) was like a party every night with my Camigos’.
The life affirming experience across 34 days (minimum)of single minded , care and support is unparalleled in the world we know today .
If you weren’t religious ( in its broadest sense) when you set off on this 1000 year old pilgrim route- you sort of ARE when you finish with your Camino Family - your CAMIGOs !
These are the people you met on the 800Km Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain.
Closer than family (maybe) , DEFINITELY closer than your closest Uni’ or School mates. This friendship was forged by help from people you never met before through blazing sun , exhausted legs and plate size blisters.
The shared cold beer , war stories and huge €10 Menu de Pelegrino (inc Wine !! ) was like a party every night with my Camigos’.
The life affirming experience across 34 days (minimum)of single minded , care and support is unparalleled in the world we know today .
If you weren’t religious ( in its broadest sense) when you set off on this 1000 year old pilgrim route- you sort of ARE when you finish with your Camino Family - your CAMIGOs !
Every month at least I talk to my Camigos’ from all corners of the Globe.
Are they in a relationship? - No it’s more they're Camigos’ .
Everyone I met on my first Camino is special there were experienced Caminista who had been many times but my real CAMIGOs each day were were first timers from across the world .we toiled , suffered , laughed and celebrated together !
Are they in a relationship? - No it’s more they're Camigos’ .
Everyone I met on my first Camino is special there were experienced Caminista who had been many times but my real CAMIGOs each day were were first timers from across the world .we toiled , suffered , laughed and celebrated together !
by Caminista March 05, 2022
The one person usually a lazy shopoholic with no regard for community cohesion who believes Jeff Bezos and therefore Amazon has influenced the world positively.
Also see Bezosphilia , Bezosphiliac
Also see Bezosphilia , Bezosphiliac
You can tell by Karens diminishing bank account and loss of contact with the outside world that she’s a Bezosphile .
by Caminista January 03, 2022
From Spanish: Barco ( Ship or Boat) . One who uses a ship for at least part of their Pilgrimage route. If you walk as is most common you’re a Pellegrino by Bike you’re a Bicigrino by Boat - a Barcogrino
See those people from the Tall Ship that are on the Camino Inglés- They’re the first Barcogrinos for 500 years.
by Caminista July 01, 2024
This definition has not existed for 500 years since approximately 1538 when Henry the eighth halted all pilgrimages that started in the Uk heading to Spanish religious destinations. ( A story for another time)
The Spanish words for ship is BARCO and for pilgrim is Peregrino /Peregrina . The combination of the two words now entering the English language is BARCOGRINO . For the first time in June 2024 a traditional 100 year old wooden tall ship will set sail from Cornwall UK to A’Coruna in Spain #TSCI24.
On these CaminoRamblings.com the crew will walk across Cornwall on the Saints Way , cross the Bay of Biscay and walk from landfall to Santiago de Compostella.
So we now have Peregrino a pilgrim who walks the way, BICIGRINO , one who cycles the way and now BARCOGRINO one who sails the way.
The Spanish words for ship is BARCO and for pilgrim is Peregrino /Peregrina . The combination of the two words now entering the English language is BARCOGRINO . For the first time in June 2024 a traditional 100 year old wooden tall ship will set sail from Cornwall UK to A’Coruna in Spain #TSCI24.
On these CaminoRamblings.com the crew will walk across Cornwall on the Saints Way , cross the Bay of Biscay and walk from landfall to Santiago de Compostella.
So we now have Peregrino a pilgrim who walks the way, BICIGRINO , one who cycles the way and now BARCOGRINO one who sails the way.
We could not believe we had crossed the bay of Biscay. The North Atlantic had in the main been kind to us . Our BARCO - The Barc rigged Morgenster was quietly at anchor. The long hike to Santiago awaited , it held no concern for us after what we had experienced. Proud that we were now officially BARCOGRINO
by Caminista April 01, 2024