Tiffany Noyes: The Way

The Way was possibly the movie I most enjoyed so far (except for possibly Big Fish) I really was fascinated with the whole concept of a pilgrimage, I've never really learned much about it, or its benefits. I used to consider it mostly about traveling to a destination of meaning, and that's the point. Also I attached the idea that it was largely something done out of necessity or tradition. The destination is what is significant. After seeing this movie and discussing it afterwards, I'm understanding it in a much more holistic way. I think a pilgrimage is really about the journey (not merely the destination), and many pilgrimages are for yourself, not just to fulfill a tradition. I also thought it was interesting to talk after class about how pilgrimages compare to meditation. Its cool to think of it fulfilling the same purpose (enlightenment, acceptance, healing ect) but in a physical, outwardly fashion. Great movie! Now I wanna take one!