Count down! 28 "sleeps", then Spain!

[MARSKA]

Just wanted to post cuz I am SO excited! I am very glad I have had time to prepare - just 28 "sleeps" until I get on the plane to Spain and it's already been a life-changing experience. Before I decided to become a pilgrim in March 2023, I was uncharacteristically sedate, uninvolved, and... well... stale. Moldy even.

Thanks to the Camino and all of YOU (and the support of my wonderful husband & children) - I've refreshed (am refreshing) my Spanish and really enjoying the online classes ! I joined the nearby gym (essential during this over 100 degree F summer), revisited my love of yoga via 3 classes/week, and revisited my loathing of treadmills and overly enthusiastic trainers. On cooler days I have on my walks explored new areas and pushed my physical limits. I am up early to try to catch a cool(er) time to walk (start by 5:30am) and in doing so have met several "regular" early morning walkers that frequent my walk space.

I have met Pilgrims who live in my city, and even a peregrina who lives just around the corner (like 2 blocks!!!!!) from me. Who wudda thunk?

What's left to do? Well let me tell ya ...... a bit but it WILL get done, And if not, I figure it out on the fly.

I feel more happy, healthy and confident than I have felt in awhile. Namaste.

 

[Robo]

Have an amazing time! It's hard no to

 

[chinacat]

Have a wonderful Camino!


You’ve already turned your life around … just wait till you’re walking!

 

[C clearly]

Hi @MARSKA ! I noticed your absence and it's good to know that you've been busy training and getting ready!

 

[goldie from aus]

Will be quite a bit behind you but you never know. Enjoy - Beun Camino

 

[Flory]

Ha funny. I have only 27 night to go.
Buen camino

 

[HappyValerie]

How sweet it is to stand on the edge of tomorrow.
Enjoy this special time of exhilarating anticipation.
Buen Camino, Marska, and Flory.

 

[thejoker]

Great to hear from you, Marska. I've just arrived in SdC and it was mostly a wonderful Camino (apart from getting Covid for some days on the Meseta and realizing I was way less fit than I thought over the first 3 weeks).
Just really try to get as much walking in as possible before you get here as it will really help you.

 

[dbier]

Buen Camino, Marska!

(getting on the first plane in 18 days, starting off in 22...eeek!)

 

[Michaelg1962]

Have a wonderful time get those sleeps.in now buen Camino

 

[Rav]

Three more sleeps for this forum lurking pilgrim! May we all have healthy and deeply meaningful journeys.

 

[Daryll]

This thread made me count how many sleeps until I'm in SJPdP...

18

 

[LibbyM]

Just wanted to post cuz I am SO excited! I am very glad I have had time to prepare - just 28 "sleeps" until I get on the plane to Spain and it's already been a life-changing experience. Before I decided to become a pilgrim in March 2023, I was uncharacteristically sedate, uninvolved, and... well... stale. Moldy even.

Thanks to the Camino and all of YOU (and the support of my wonderful husband & children) - I've refreshed (am refreshing) my Spanish and really enjoying the online classes ! I joined the nearby gym (essential during this over 100 degree F summer), revisited my love of yoga via 3 classes/week, and revisited my loathing of treadmills and overly enthusiastic trainers. On cooler days I have on my walks explored new areas and pushed my physical limits. I am up early to try to catch a cool(er) time to walk (start by 5:30am) and in doing so have met several "regular" early morning walkers that frequent my walk space.

I have met Pilgrims who live in my city, and even a peregrina who lives just around the corner (like 2 blocks!!!!!) from me. Who wudda thunk?

What's left to do? Well let me tell ya ...... a bit but it WILL get done, And if not, I figure it out on the fly.

I feel more happy, healthy and confident than I have felt in awhile. Namaste.

Buen Camino, peregrina.

According to the beloved poet, Antonio Machado, el camino se hace al andar.

You made me chuckle. I have 24 sleeps 'til I depart.

 

[JohnLloyd]

It will be one of the greatest experiences of your life.

Buen Camino!

 

[Phil W]

Please let us know how you are doing during your Camino.

Buen Camino!