Hello, I have recently joined this forum.I am planning to walk, end of May or early June 2014.
My problem is I have a long history of neck and shoulder muscle sprains, bursitis etc (you get the picture) and of course my 'delicate' age of 54 and years of lifting as a nurse don't help. I really want (need) to do this walk, but I 'know' my body.
So I have heard that you can send your luggage on to your next town and just carry a day pack. Or would the sight of me claiming my suitcase make me an outcast in the eyes of those who carried a pack all day? Or should I take a backpack (not carry it), to fit in and toss it at the end - although that feels deceptive. Oh my goodness does that last statement smack of lost confidence or what? (One of my reasons for walking)
Does anyone know how this works (if you are not part of an organised tour).
Any helpful comments will be greatly received. Also I am a Brisbane girl and would love to hear from any locals who may be traveling around the same time. Cheers - Viv
My problem is I have a long history of neck and shoulder muscle sprains, bursitis etc (you get the picture) and of course my 'delicate' age of 54 and years of lifting as a nurse don't help. I really want (need) to do this walk, but I 'know' my body.
So I have heard that you can send your luggage on to your next town and just carry a day pack. Or would the sight of me claiming my suitcase make me an outcast in the eyes of those who carried a pack all day? Or should I take a backpack (not carry it), to fit in and toss it at the end - although that feels deceptive. Oh my goodness does that last statement smack of lost confidence or what? (One of my reasons for walking)
Does anyone know how this works (if you are not part of an organised tour).
Any helpful comments will be greatly received. Also I am a Brisbane girl and would love to hear from any locals who may be traveling around the same time. Cheers - Viv