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I apologise, I am very new at all this. He is in Zubiri, not Subir! Well, he is on his way to Pamplona today, day 3 of his Camino. My problem is that I really want to walk a few days with him, but have never trained. I had planned to walk from Sarria a few years ago with a friend, but had an RTA instead and ended up with severe chest injuries. I really want to do this, but don't want to be foolish. My injuries have healed but never been tested by sustained walking. My son decided to go fairly quickly and in January of all months! However, I am being drawn more and more to the idea and feel that I will be letting go of a very special opportunity. By the way, do you know how to edit your profile. As you can see, I am not male and don't know how to edit it. I must have pushed the wrong button at some stage!Welcome to the forum!
I guess it is possible although I don't know what/where "Subir" is
Ultreia!
I second Pano's recommendation. You need some time to gather your gear and get in at least a few training walks with that gear before you start.Maureen, you still have two weeks at least: start training TODAY by walking a few km, every day a bit longer and then join your son in Sarria for the last 100 km and a few days into Santiago! Absolutely.
No need for apologising, Maureen, it was cuteI apologise, I am very new at all this. He is in Zubiri, not Subir! Well, he is on his way to Pamplona today, day 3 of his Camino. My problem is that I really want to walk a few days with him, but have never trained. I had planned to walk from Sarria a few years ago with a friend, but had an RTA instead and ended up with severe chest injuries. I really want to do this, but don't want to be foolish. My injuries have healed but never been tested by sustained walking. My son decided to go fairly quickly and in January of all months! However, I am being drawn more and more to the idea and feel that I will be letting go of a very special opportunity. By the way, do you know how to edit your profile. As you can see, I am not male and don't know how to edit it. I must have pushed the wrong button at some stage!
Maureen, just a a small afterthought: While restricting your pack to the essentials, you may still want to use of one of the forwarding services that takes care of picking up your pack and carry it to the next albergue, hostal, hotel. Your innkeeper in Sarria will recommend you such a reliable service. This will make your walk a whole lot easier (bring along a small day-pack for your valuables and water, etc) and cost you only 6-7 € a day.Thank you all so much for your help and encouragement. I can't believe there are so many people out there to support those of us who have never walked the Camino and who are coming from such diverse backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. I had thought that my goal should be Sarria if possible because I estimate that my son will be there or thereabouts on his birthday, 7th February. I spoke to him tonight and he is excited at the prospect of us walking together, but I have made no promises. We had discussed the idea a couple of times before he left, but it was only a pipe-dream. Now it seems closer, as if it could happen.
Unfortunately, I am recovering from a chest infection, so it will be Thursday before I can start training. Also, I will have to beg for time off work (having been on sick leave) and start accumulating basic equipment. Oh, and there is also the small matter of my passport needing renewed!
Still, I have talked about this for a long time and always had some rationale for procrastinating. I think the time is right! Thank you all. Wish me luck.
I apologise, I am very new at all this. He is in Zubiri, not Subir! Well, he is on his way to Pamplona today, day 3 of his Camino. My problem is that I really want to walk a few days with him, but have never trained. I had planned to walk from Sarria a few years ago with a friend, but had an RTA instead and ended up with severe chest injuries. I really want to do this, but don't want to be foolish. My injuries have healed but never been tested by sustained walking. My son decided to go fairly quickly and in January of all months! However, I am being drawn more and more to the idea and feel that I will be letting go of a very special opportunity. By the way, do you know how to edit your profile. As you can see, I am not male and don't know how to edit it. I must have pushed the wrong button at some stage!
Buen Camino Maureen. Listen to your inner voice urging you along. It sounds like your son wants you to come along, and given your previous injuries he wants to support your camino. It is a wonderful opportunity. Go for it. Sarria is a good start point. Enjoy. Peace be with you!Thank you all so much for your help and encouragement. I can't believe there are so many people out there to support those of us who have never walked the Camino and who are coming from such diverse backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. I had thought that my goal should be Sarria if possible because I estimate that my son will be there or thereabouts on his birthday, 7th February. I spoke to him tonight and he is excited at the prospect of us walking together, but I have made no promises. We had discussed the idea a couple of times before he left, but it was only a pipe-dream. Now it seems closer, as if it could happen.
Unfortunately, I am recovering from a chest infection, so it will be Thursday before I can start training. Also, I will have to beg for time off work (having been on sick leave) and start accumulating basic equipment. Oh, and there is also the small matter of my passport needing renewed!
Still, I have talked about this for a long time and always had some rationale for procrastinating. I think the time is right! Thank you all. Wish me luck.