EmoJohnson
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Portuguese coastal way (2017)
Camino Frances (May/June 2018)
Dear Pilgrims,
Ugh. I've got a profound case of Camino-itis. I took my first Camino (Portuguese coastal) this past May/June and now the way I calm my nervous system, after decades of living in NYC, is to read/YouTube/fantasize about the next Camino. I want to walk again! I am protective of my solitude, very independent, take actual delight in my own company , and experienced bliss and a deep confidence while walking alone. BUT! I've been dating a man for 1.5years, a slowly unfolding but nevertheless profound long distance relationship, and I (bravely for me) asked him if he'd join me on a Camino in April. I suspect he'd love the big walk and was deeply affected by hearing of my pilgrimage. I am still feeling the effects of the Camino. I want to hold onto that clarity and simplicity and have all senses charged again. I'm reaching out to those of you who might identify as introverts, or not, to ask how you managed walking with another (loved one/friend/stranger-no-more). While on the Portuguese, I was often alone, but now I'd like to try the (very social?) Camino Frances. Practical questions:
Camino Frances in mid-April: less of a "bed race"?
If we've only 15-ish days, how might we abbreviate the trip -- which city might we arrive in if the goal is to end in Finisterre? While still allowing for a relaxing pace?
(I could probably push for a longer Camino)
I am now interested in Camino Frances as I want more of the pilgrim/albergue experience than the Portuguese coast offered and bc I hear CF is cheaper than the Norte.
Your feedback to my misc. rambling is most appreciated.
Fellow Camino enthusiast,
E
--ooh I see my donation has expired on this site, guilt until payday---
Ugh. I've got a profound case of Camino-itis. I took my first Camino (Portuguese coastal) this past May/June and now the way I calm my nervous system, after decades of living in NYC, is to read/YouTube/fantasize about the next Camino. I want to walk again! I am protective of my solitude, very independent, take actual delight in my own company , and experienced bliss and a deep confidence while walking alone. BUT! I've been dating a man for 1.5years, a slowly unfolding but nevertheless profound long distance relationship, and I (bravely for me) asked him if he'd join me on a Camino in April. I suspect he'd love the big walk and was deeply affected by hearing of my pilgrimage. I am still feeling the effects of the Camino. I want to hold onto that clarity and simplicity and have all senses charged again. I'm reaching out to those of you who might identify as introverts, or not, to ask how you managed walking with another (loved one/friend/stranger-no-more). While on the Portuguese, I was often alone, but now I'd like to try the (very social?) Camino Frances. Practical questions:
Camino Frances in mid-April: less of a "bed race"?
If we've only 15-ish days, how might we abbreviate the trip -- which city might we arrive in if the goal is to end in Finisterre? While still allowing for a relaxing pace?
(I could probably push for a longer Camino)
I am now interested in Camino Frances as I want more of the pilgrim/albergue experience than the Portuguese coast offered and bc I hear CF is cheaper than the Norte.
Your feedback to my misc. rambling is most appreciated.
Fellow Camino enthusiast,
E
--ooh I see my donation has expired on this site, guilt until payday---