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[QUOTE="Peterexpatkiwi, post: 1218487, member: 107500"] Nothing. Why? Do I think I'm perfect? Far from out. ( In fact, that's an understatement!) But I'm open to learning, open to change, and I try (frequently !) to be a better version of myself. A loner by nature, I've found -to my absolute surprise and delight - that I actually [I]like[/I] the company of my fellow pilgrims on the trail. Equally, I value the times when I get to walk alone. I love helping people if I can; I have learnt to gracefully accept the help of others. My backpack at 8 kilos weighs more than it needs to. But I'm happy with it. Some of that extra weight is electronics, some things I simply bring for my own comfort. I've been a backpacker for many, many years, I am fully aware I could halve the weight for most of my trips, but I simply can't be bothered. It's only four kilos more, and this way I haven't spent a fortune on ultralight gear; I have my electronics, my spare pair of socks and underwear, my extra layer, my home dried fruit, cuppa soup and so forth. Things that I will very seldom use - but on those occasions to me they are invaluable, and well worth carrying. I've walked when I was fit, healthy and in the peak of training. I've walked when I was injured, wondering if I'd even get to finish my first day, let alone my Camino. I walk at the speed comfortable to me at the time. Sometimes I am that person overtaking you - although [I]my[/I] poles never click! At others I will be walking with the slowest Pilgrim on the trail at the time - frequently they're the most interesting. My distance varies according to the time I have available. And, perhaps, the weather - I have zero interest in walking week after week in the pouring rain. Or, for that matter, in the snow. I look forward to the day that I can walk from the beginning of Spring to the end of autumn. However far that takes me. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I've learnt not to sweat the small stuff. Life, and the camino will be what they will be. I start every day by opening my eyes. I'm grateful for everything thereafter. [/QUOTE]
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