As it happens, many men walking the Camino de Compostela decide not to shave for the duration of their pilgrimage. There are many reasons for not shaving; as an outward sign of pilgrim devotion, as a way to disengage from societal norms, as a way to cut weight by not carrying a razor, or because it’s just easier.

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On the other hand, a razor doesn’t weigh much, there are barbers along the way, and as for myself, I stand a better chance of looking like George “Gabby” Hayes than George Clooney if I go a few days without a shave.

Crowdsource this with me: If you were a Magic 8 Ball, what answer would you give to my question, “Should I grow a ‘Camino beard’ for six weeks while walking to Santiago de Compostela?”