Here I go!

[VikingQueen]

Well it's time... I'm off to the Camino Frances.

This is how I'm going...

Sorry... keep losing the connection on this wretched mini ipad!

I didn't want to fly... so I have decided to go by an overnight Megabus from London to Paris, take a connecting train to Biarritz via Dax and then stay in the Youth Hostel overnight. Hopefully I can start early for Bayonne and the train to St Jean.

Reasons? Two nights of rest (I sleep well on modern coaches).. arrival in St Jean early enough to prepare for the following day.

Previously I was going to walk from Lourdes or even somewhere further afield. However just for once, I'm going to try and 'fit in', and do what other folk do. It is, I believe, part of what I need to learn... more humility. (Check out my website www.vikingway.wordpress.com and you'll see what I mean!)

I have always been a bit on the eccentric side but maybe the Camino can help me fit in more?

Who knows...

I'm more scared of what my mind will experience rather than the physical. My preparation has been quite intense, but the spiritual/mental? I shudder to think.

 

[MendiWalker]

Good luck & Buen Camino!

 

[VikingQueen]

Good luck & Buen Camino!

Thanks for that... I think I'm going to need it!

 

[MendiWalker]

Don´t worry you´ll be O.K.
Enjoy every moment of it.

Buen Camino!

 

[VikingQueen]

Don´t worry you´ll be O.K.
Enjoy every moment of it.

Buen Camino!

Thank you

 

[jstorybook]

It seems to me that does who have not spent time with the spiritual/mental region of human existence are uncomfortable because when you walk you have plenty of time to do just that. For those who are comfortable in the region of the spiritual/mental side of human existence, are forced through walking to deal with the physical side of life--and so we are all pushing the envelope in one way or another.

 

[VikingQueen]

Makes sense, sure enough.

 

[Deleted member 22638]

VikingQueen your blog looks fascinating - I will enjoy reading it I'm sure - and I hope in due course you will write about your Camino.

Buen Camino

 

[Kimmy]

Hi and good luck from a fellow Viking who are also walking the road less travelled in life Walking the Camino the more easy way might give you lots of time and freedom to explore other things than you normally do. When do you plan to start walking? We might meet on the way - heading for SJPP and up the hill next Sunday. Buen Camino!

 

[VikingQueen]

VikingQueen your blog looks fascinating - I will enjoy reading it I'm sure - and I hope in due course you will write about your Camino.

Buen Camino

Thanks for your kind words Kevin... I aim to continue the saga if my mini ipad allows it! I think it probably needs the Camino as much as me... Temperamental thing it is!

 

[VikingQueen]

Hi and good luck from a fellow Viking who are also walking the road less travelled in life Walking the Camino the more easy way might give you lots of time and freedom to explore other things than you normally do. When do you plan to start walking? We might meet on the way - heading for SJPP and up the hill next Sunday. Buen Camino!

Hey Viking sister!

I'll be leaving England on the 17th and hope to start the walk on the 19th. Don't walk too quick and we may meet up! In the mean time... take care and Buen Camino.

 

[Kimmy]

That is my issue - I do walk quick... So, probably we do not meet. Camino provides remember. Ultreia!

 

[VikingQueen]

That is my issue - I do walk quick... So, probably we do not meet. Camino provides remember. Ultreia!

Good luck Kimmy, and enjoy it!

 

[Pieces]

I find that fitting in is mainly a state of mind

Buen Camino

 

[BeatriceKarjalainen]

Buen camino!

I met people walking from Lourdes and Carosse (spelling?) and they said that they considered the part to SJPP as transport more than hiking the Camino. It was very lonely.

 

[VikingQueen]

I find that fitting in is mainly a state of mind

Buen Camino

I guess it may be... but I don't know anymore. Humanity is so complex at times. So much is expected of you. I'm a bit worn out.

 

[VikingQueen]

Buen camino!

I met people walking from Lourdes and Carosse (spelling?) and they said that they considered the part to SJPP as transport more than hiking the Camino. It was very lonely.

I can believe it... Probably not a good start after the journey to get there. I've gone off the idea for the previous reasons given. I just want to stand side by side folk and learn for a change, instead of thinking I know. I haven't a clue how I'll feel in six or seven weeks time, apart from being physically worn out. I have no expectations.