a little early I know

[JaneB]

but I'm planning to celebrate my 50th birthday by starting the Camino in September 2008. Already I get excited, and scared, by reading the posts here. I'll be an unfit, slightly overweight, divorced mother-of-2, walking on my own, I can't wait! Please wave as you overtake me, and the odd word of encouragement won't go amiss

 

[Chev.Jerry]

JaneB,
Remember it is your Camino. You will be blessed. You will be encouraged. You will get discouraged too. You will make it. Your life will be different.
Ultrea.
Jerry

 

[Mercury]

Hi Jane

Congratulations on celebrating your birthday in such an inspirational way.

Deciding to walk the Camino feels to me a little like stepping on a rollercoaster and thoughts of packing lists, training, and practicalities are never far from my mind. I swear part of me is walking it already!

If you possibly can, I would encourage you to get out and walk between now and then, whether that's round the block or weekend hiking. Enjoy the feeling of your feet on the earth and experiencing the elements.
Buen Camino

Mercury

 

[JaneB]

thanks for your kind words and the wonderful welcome that this forum provides. I've downloaded the elevations chart and the packing lists and am off to read, sleep and probably dream the Camino. At this rate I'll have walked it several times in my sleep before I set foot in reality

 

[Anonymous]

"...I'll be an unfit, slightly overweight...walking on my own..."

Hi JaneB, welcome, pilgrim.

I remember having the jitters prior to my first Camino, if it's happened to you and me then it may be a pre-Camino condition.

Embrace your fears and excitement, it's all part of everyday living. The Camino, after all, may be a metaphor for life.

Walking some 20" a day as frequently as you can will do wonders.

And...dunno why, but I always end up loosing weight at the end of the Roads!

"...the odd word of encouragement won't go amiss..."

Thank-you for that lesson :!:

Buen Camino 8)

xm