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Camino Frances with 5 Year Old--Am I CRAZY??
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[QUOTE="amorfati1, post: 479193, member: 22497"] Has your son been to other countries before? being exposed to other languages and cultures? I travelled with my two year old to India many moons ago (and also as a 3 yrs old, we were practically living there) and also travel within the country (train, bus, taxi, etc) My experience was that if I was alright and in good spirits, all was well....and he just went along fine. Have you considered what is Plan B or Plan C if YOU will fall ill/sick/get injured? have you prepared something in writing to explain the situation - that you and your 5 year old are pilgrims walking to SdC - (in english/french/spanish etc) that he could hand to the next responsible adult around if you are laid up somewhere and can't get help yourself? You'll have to assess his temperament in a crisis situation ... his level of maturity for a 5 year old...and then see what is the most wise thing to do. Not always things that can be done should be done. (at one point, shortly after arriving in the tropics - barely having had a chance to settle into our li'l flat - i got ghastly sick. I don't even remember how I made it through the first few days/week - Another single woman traveling with a young son learned about the predicament and did help out, as well as others did. Pure Grace - i had no preparation for such an event and don't dare to imagine how it could have turned out.... Yes, you might be crazy for that undertaking - you might not. all depends on the level of awareness and preparation you'll bring into this expedition. And of course - question the intention behind it perhaps if you have doubts already. (the title of the post might point to that?) if it's to proof something to someone your to your self... then it's usually not such a good idea when it involves young children who have little choice in the matter. And regarding the hiking poles/sticks: highly recommended! Travelled with those before they were all the rage. Wooden walking sticks in India - to fend off dogs, to be sure. There are some lightweight poles around. Well worth the investments and the carrying. wishing you a blessed time - off or on the camino! [/QUOTE]
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