Well Hell - Part 2

[Aloha From Kauai]

I am a bad patient. Or more appropriately I am an impatient patient. The boot drove me nuts and I down-graded myself to a pull-on brace, which then got downgraded to no brace. I knew in the deepest part of myself I was playing with fire, but at my first ortho visit I asked my doctor...will I do myself irreparable harm or just make my foot hurt longer. She replied the latter (which I took advantage of to justify my impatience). Second trip to the doc, no progress, yesterday...major progress. The fractured bone has reattached itself and she gave me clearance to start training again (slowly and on even surfaces for now). Happy Dance (oops, no dancing).

I am taking the advice of some of my Camino sisters and brothers, I have decided to start at the furthest drop-off point past Orisson rather than blow out my quads after no training, and, I am allowing myself to forward my backpack on this first day so that I do not compromise my balance going down. I know some albergues do not accept forwarded bags, does anyone know if this will be a problem at Roncesvalles?

Foot aside, I have settled into constant anxiety, which is not new for me as I hate to fly and of course the worry about being gone for so long, but part of the anxiety is sheer thrill.

Much Aloha to all who lifted me up in Part One of Well Hell. Now it has become, Well Hell it's time to go!!!!

Happy Trails

 

[J Willhaus]

Albergue de Peregrinos

alberguederoncesvalles.com

Here is the website and there is a place for questions as well as booking. Use Chrome to translate if you don't read Spanish. There are some hospitaleros who volunteer there that are on the forum so maybe they can give a clear answer, but there is nothing on the website that says bag shipping is prohibited.

 

[Tassie Kaz]

I am a bad patient. Or more appropriately I am an impatient patient. The boot drove me nuts and I down-graded myself to a pull-on brace, which then got downgraded to no brace. I knew in the deepest part of myself I was playing with fire, but at my first ortho visit I asked my doctor...will I do myself irreparable harm or just make my foot hurt longer. She replied the latter (which I took advantage of to justify my impatience). Second trip to the doc, no progress, yesterday...major progress. The fractured bone has reattached itself and she gave me clearance to start training again (slowly and on even surfaces for now). Happy Dance (oops, no dancing).

I am taking the advice of some of my Camino sisters and brothers, I have decided to start at the furthest drop-off point past Orisson rather than blow out my quads after no training, and, I am allowing myself to forward my backpack on this first day so that I do not compromise my balance going down. I know some albergues do not accept forwarded bags, does anyone know if this will be a problem at Roncesvalles?

Foot aside, I have settled into constant anxiety, which is not new for me as I hate to fly and of course the worry about being gone for so long, but part of the anxiety is sheer thrill.

Much Aloha to all who lifted me up in Part One of Well Hell. Now it has become, Well Hell it's time to go!!!!

Happy Trails

I see you didn't adopt Patience as your middle name...did Grace win out instead?
Neither name won out for me when I sustained a similar injury in Innsbruck, Austria. I was told to rest up for 6 weeks but as I was travelling with several more countries to visit, as soon as I could put weight on my foot (after only a few days), I did. End result?..a 6 week full injury recovery time turned in to 9 months...but no regrets.
I knew my limits & you know yours so go for it! Oh...& no more face plants ok?
Take care & enjoy.

 

[davebugg]

I know some albergues do not accept forwarded bags, does anyone know if this will be a problem at Roncesvalles?

They accepted my Express Bouricott bag on my last Camino. The bag was extra video gear that I didn't need when filming the total walk from SJPdP to Roncesvalles over the Napoleon Route. The bag was about the size of a medium suitcase, and it was there when I arrived. I had to ask one of the volunteers where to find it, and after a short check in the office, took me outside to a storage room to retrieve my bag. I saw several backpacks inside that room with transport tags.

 

[isobelmtl]

I am a bad patient. Or more appropriately I am an impatient patient. The boot drove me nuts and I down-graded myself to a pull-on brace, which then got downgraded to no brace. I knew in the deepest part of myself I was playing with fire, but at my first ortho visit I asked my doctor...will I do myself irreparable harm or just make my foot hurt longer. She replied the latter (which I took advantage of to justify my impatience). Second trip to the doc, no progress, yesterday...major progress. The fractured bone has reattached itself and she gave me clearance to start training again (slowly and on even surfaces for now). Happy Dance (oops, no dancing).

I am taking the advice of some of my Camino sisters and brothers, I have decided to start at the furthest drop-off point past Orisson rather than blow out my quads after no training, and, I am allowing myself to forward my backpack on this first day so that I do not compromise my balance going down. I know some albergues do not accept forwarded bags, does anyone know if this will be a problem at Roncesvalles?

Foot aside, I have settled into constant anxiety, which is not new for me as I hate to fly and of course the worry about being gone for so long, but part of the anxiety is sheer thrill.

Much Aloha to all who lifted me up in Part One of Well Hell. Now it has become, Well Hell it's time to go!!!!

Happy Trails

I shipped my bag to Roncesvalles last fall - no problem. They keep them in a sort of garage outside the main building - not far still in the main compound

 

[Sweetbaboo]

I am a bad patient. Or more appropriately I am an impatient patient. The boot drove me nuts and I down-graded myself to a pull-on brace, which then got downgraded to no brace. I knew in the deepest part of myself I was playing with fire, but at my first ortho visit I asked my doctor...will I do myself irreparable harm or just make my foot hurt longer. She replied the latter (which I took advantage of to justify my impatience). Second trip to the doc, no progress, yesterday...major progress. The fractured bone has reattached itself and she gave me clearance to start training again (slowly and on even surfaces for now). Happy Dance (oops, no dancing).

I am taking the advice of some of my Camino sisters and brothers, I have decided to start at the furthest drop-off point past Orisson rather than blow out my quads after no training, and, I am allowing myself to forward my backpack on this first day so that I do not compromise my balance going down. I know some albergues do not accept forwarded bags, does anyone know if this will be a problem at Roncesvalles?

Foot aside, I have settled into constant anxiety, which is not new for me as I hate to fly and of course the worry about being gone for so long, but part of the anxiety is sheer thrill.

Much Aloha to all who lifted me up in Part One of Well Hell. Now it has become, Well Hell it's time to go!!!!

Happy Trails

There is a steep descent into Rounceseville so be very aware of the structure of the path. My first Camino in 2012 some if the path was laid over with smooth stone which can put a great strain on the knees if you don't vary your step.

 

[Schamber]

I know Hotel Roncesvalles accepts bags because mine is being sent there. I have heard Roncesvalles to Zubiri is not easy peasy and has some downhill also.

 

[Aloha From Kauai]

I see you didn't adopt Patience as your middle name...did Grace win out instead?
Neither name won out for me when I sustained a similar injury in Innsbruck, Austria. I was told to rest up for 6 weeks but as I was travelling with several more countries to visit, as soon as I could put weight on my foot (after only a few days), I did. End result?..a 6 week full injury recovery time turned in to 9 months...but no regrets.
I knew my limits & you know yours so go for it! Oh...& no more face plants ok?
Take care & enjoy.

Thank you Tassie, wishing you joy!

 

[Aloha From Kauai]

There is a steep descent into Rounceseville so be very aware of the structure of the path. My first Camino in 2012 some if the path was laid over with smooth stone which can put a great strain on the knees if you don't vary your step.

Very good to know, thank you so much!

 

[Zen Librarian]

I 'am' hospitalera at the albergue in Roncesvalles (two weeks a year yay!). The albergue accepts bags from Bourricot (the carrier) and will help you to forward it to the next place, if that's what's needed. Buen Camino, take care!

 

[makingtrax]

I am a bad patient. Or more appropriately I am an impatient patient. The boot drove me nuts and I down-graded myself to a pull-on brace, which then got downgraded to no brace. I knew in the deepest part of myself I was playing with fire, but at my first ortho visit I asked my doctor...will I do myself irreparable harm or just make my foot hurt longer. She replied the latter (which I took advantage of to justify my impatience). Second trip to the doc, no progress, yesterday...major progress. The fractured bone has reattached itself and she gave me clearance to start training again (slowly and on even surfaces for now). Happy Dance (oops, no dancing).

I am taking the advice of some of my Camino sisters and brothers, I have decided to start at the furthest drop-off point past Orisson rather than blow out my quads after no training, and, I am allowing myself to forward my backpack on this first day so that I do not compromise my balance going down. I know some albergues do not accept forwarded bags, does anyone know if this will be a problem at Roncesvalles?

Foot aside, I have settled into constant anxiety, which is not new for me as I hate to fly and of course the worry about being gone for so long, but part of the anxiety is sheer thrill.

Much Aloha to all who lifted me up in Part One of Well Hell. Now it has become, Well Hell it's time to go!!!!

Happy Trails

Consider starting from Zubiri or Pampalona!

 

[Aloha From Kauai]

Consider starting from Zubiri or Pampalona!

I've been given great suggestions to consider; and I'm looking at this as fluid and giving myself permission to adapt. Thank you for your ideas.