First Camino starting September 23rd from SJPdP

JoAnne Obata · Jul 26, 2015

Hi! I 've enjoyed reading all of the great posts and threads! This will be my first Camino and I will be flying into Paris from Sacramento, CA, departing SJPdP on September 23rd. My only plan is to have a clear and open mind and embrace everything that comes my way. My preparation has been lots of walking (bonding with my pack), meditating and studying beginner Spanish. I have so much gratitude that I am able to take seven weeks from work and family to follow my Camino! Thank you all for your wonderful thoughts and stories - they are truly inspirational.

Buen Camino!
JoAnne

wayfarer · Jul 26, 2015

Welcome JoAnne, I hope you have a great Camino. Enjoy every step.
Buen Camino.

NualaOC · Jul 26, 2015

Welcome JoAnne - I wish you a happy and memorable journey. Buen Camino!

movinmaggie · Jul 26, 2015

JoAnne Obata said:
Hi! I 've enjoyed reading all of the great posts and threads! This will be my first Camino and I will be flying into Paris from Sacramento, CA, departing SJPdP on September 23rd. My only plan is to have a clear and open mind and embrace everything that comes my way. My preparation has been lots of walking (bonding with my pack), meditating and studying beginner Spanish. I have so much gratitude that I am able to take seven weeks from work and family to follow my Camino! Thank you all for your wonderful thoughts and stories - they are truly inspirational.

Buen Camino!
JoAnne

Hi Joanne, I love the part about you bonding with your pack; I doing somewhat the same with my hikes here in Victoria, BC. You will be just two days ahead of me. I begin Sept 25th. Perhaps our paths will cross at some point. I do wish you Buen Camino.

Peter Fransiscus · Jul 27, 2015

JoAnne Obata said:
Hi! I 've enjoyed reading all of the great posts and threads! This will be my first Camino and I will be flying into Paris from Sacramento, CA, departing SJPdP on September 23rd. My only plan is to have a clear and open mind and embrace everything that comes my way. My preparation has been lots of walking (bonding with my pack), meditating and studying beginner Spanish. I have so much gratitude that I am able to take seven weeks from work and family to follow my Camino! Thank you all for your wonderful thoughts and stories - they are truly inspirational.

Buen Camino!
JoAnne

Hi JoAnne, you will embrace it all. Meeting lots off other pilgrims and making new friendships along your journey. I wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

JoAnne Obata · Jul 28, 2015

movinmaggie said:
Hi Joanne, I love the part about you bonding with your pack; I doing somewhat the same with my hikes here in Victoria, BC. You will be just two days ahead of me. I begin Sept 25th. Perhaps our paths will cross at some point. I do wish you Buen Camino.

Hi Maggie,
At first my pack was a bit challenging before I knew about the myriad of adjustments that you can make to customize the fit. Now I love to put it on because it fits and carries so well. I am taking the advice of going very easy at first and exploring along the way so we may just cross paths (I hope so!)

Buen Camino!

movinmaggie · Jul 28, 2015

JoAnne Obata said:
Hi Maggie,
At first my pack was a bit challenging before I knew about the myriad of adjustments that you can make to customize the fit. Now I love to put it on because it fits and carries so well. I am taking the advice of going very easy at first and exploring along the way so we may just cross paths (I hope so!)

Buen Camino!

And I love my pack also…..would look forward to our paths crossing. Let's keep an eye out for each other…..

Kathy Beno · Aug 17, 2015

JoAnne Obata said:
Hi! I 've enjoyed reading all of the great posts and threads! This will be my first Camino and I will be flying into Paris from Sacramento, CA, departing SJPdP on September 23rd. My only plan is to have a clear and open mind and embrace everything that comes my way. My preparation has been lots of walking (bonding with my pack), meditating and studying beginner Spanish. I have so much gratitude that I am able to take seven weeks from work and family to follow my Camino! Thank you all for your wonderful thoughts and stories - they are truly inspirational.

Buen Camino!
JoAnne

Buen Camino, JoAnne! I leave from SJPP on September 24, so we may cross paths. I have also been walking lots with my backpack and am so excited to begin the journey! Happy preparing and I hope to meet you soon.

Kathy