JW321
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Possibly planning for Oct. 2023
Hey all!
I know these thoughts are unsolicited, but I figured I would send them out into the world anyways.
I am 6 days into the CF with today being my first rest day. (In Estella)
My first thought is about taking this rest day. I struggled with the decision to take one today or not. I have really enjoyed getting to know the group of people I started with and seeing everyday and night. I had mixed emotions about staying back a day while they mostly all trekked forward. I could physically not take a rest day, but as I have no required end date, I want to take my time and explore some towns more. This was always the plan going in. I am sure others will rest down the road and paths will cross again, but separating from that starting group did give me mixed emotions.
My second observation/thought. I did a lot of packing research and believed I had packed very light, but after a couple days, I found I could benefit by going even lighter. In SJPP my pack was 9kg without water or food/snacks. In Pamplona I mailed about 2.75kg on to Santiago. These were items I found redundant or items I would like to have but can live without. I have one set of layerable hiking clothes (base layer, mid layer, two weights of jackets with one being water proof, pants and rain pants, ball cap, sun hat, mid and high socks), and one lounge/evening set of clothes (athletic shorts, lightweight long sleeve shirt), toiletries, medical items, and electronics/charger.
I feel the inconvenience of every other day laundry is worth the benefit of a lighter pack.
My third observation: I have stayed in many hostels around the world and have found each albergue so far very clean and nicer than many hostels I’ve previously stayed in. This was a pleasant surprise!
Those are my three observations or thoughts for the day… I’m sure many more will come. I am having a great time and enjoying pushing through each ache and pain so far. I know I’ve just begun, but am looking forward to taking on each day as it comes!
Joe
P.S. If you see a redhead with a grey backpack, say hi!!
I know these thoughts are unsolicited, but I figured I would send them out into the world anyways.
I am 6 days into the CF with today being my first rest day. (In Estella)
My first thought is about taking this rest day. I struggled with the decision to take one today or not. I have really enjoyed getting to know the group of people I started with and seeing everyday and night. I had mixed emotions about staying back a day while they mostly all trekked forward. I could physically not take a rest day, but as I have no required end date, I want to take my time and explore some towns more. This was always the plan going in. I am sure others will rest down the road and paths will cross again, but separating from that starting group did give me mixed emotions.
My second observation/thought. I did a lot of packing research and believed I had packed very light, but after a couple days, I found I could benefit by going even lighter. In SJPP my pack was 9kg without water or food/snacks. In Pamplona I mailed about 2.75kg on to Santiago. These were items I found redundant or items I would like to have but can live without. I have one set of layerable hiking clothes (base layer, mid layer, two weights of jackets with one being water proof, pants and rain pants, ball cap, sun hat, mid and high socks), and one lounge/evening set of clothes (athletic shorts, lightweight long sleeve shirt), toiletries, medical items, and electronics/charger.
I feel the inconvenience of every other day laundry is worth the benefit of a lighter pack.
My third observation: I have stayed in many hostels around the world and have found each albergue so far very clean and nicer than many hostels I’ve previously stayed in. This was a pleasant surprise!
Those are my three observations or thoughts for the day… I’m sure many more will come. I am having a great time and enjoying pushing through each ache and pain so far. I know I’ve just begun, but am looking forward to taking on each day as it comes!
Joe
P.S. If you see a redhead with a grey backpack, say hi!!