I did not. I did, however, remember that I am what is essentially an "extroverted introvert". Left to my own devices, I'm in nature--either alone, or perhaps with my husband.
On weekends, I'm on my farm, working crops and planting stuff, or hiking several miles at Silver Falls---working as a Trail Ambassador (yes, I carry a radio and look like a ranger). I am around people, but not buried in them, as it can be on
Camino Frances.
On
Camino Frances, it is crucial, though, that we remember that there are people who feel very alone, and need some human contact. Just a smile, kind word, joke, or a bottle or two of wine shared over some food is the best thing ever!
I turn into a party on sore feet after two glasses of wine, and I love nothing more than singing, dancing, laughing people. Nitpicking, gossipy people, go away--but party hounds who like to make clever conversation--come sit by me!
So--I don't feel less than, but I do feel a compelling need to drink my wine and welcome people in. I love that about walking the Camino. I become a better version of my very oddly introverted self (unless it's during the week, then I'm teaching 120 teens at secondary level, and joking with my teacher friends).
Bom Caminho--and guess who just got her Camino Portuguese book in the mail?