Our preparation for the CP with special people

[Emia]

Well folks, we're really doing fine! Though I have to admit I sometimes feel rather desperate

We went shopping for some hardware and I think we did a good job - doesn't the rainponcho look sexy? But OMG, it's really hard to get the right gear for 6 young adults. One of them insisted on walking the Camino in.... € 20,00 chucks. While breaking them in (and while learning by doing) she noticed this wasn't a such good idea. Which meant another trip to the outdoor shop....

We also bought some real good socks ("I don't like these grey ones, I want blue socks"), light & fast drying T-shirts ("why don't they have them in yellow?"), waterbottles ("why do they smell so funny?") and fleece sweaters ("I don't like this collar!"). After three shopping tours I nearly lost my patience. "Why do I need earplugs?" Because I say so. Period. My holiday app says only 113 days to go. By then I will be a nervous wreck LOL.

I stopped counting, but I have at least 7 Compostellanums and several certificates from Finisterra and Muxia, and I always walked solo. This is definitely another league. My coworker is 50 years old and in a very good condition, but she's totally inexperienced regarding walking trips, packing a backpack, dealing with blisters, wet feet and pulpo for dinner. And she also carries some serious troubles in her backpack.

Sometimes I'm afraid that I won't be able to make the switch from my solo Caminos to this on duty Camino. This Camino is not about me, but about my young adults and my coworker - and all of them have so many issues to handle, so many borders to cross, new experiences to make - it really feels like a huge challenge. I hope and pray that I'll be able to supervise those issues.

 

[SabsP]

I really wish you all the best but like I told you on another thread...please do consider a plan b for when of your pupils needs to stop?
Some kind of back up plan?
You have my sympathy because I know the difficulty of going on an organised trip with patients with mental health issues.
All the best!

 

[nycwalking]

I commend you.

Wish you and your tribe the best of times.

Buen camino to all of you.

 

[Former member 49149]

Well folks, we're really doing fine! Though I have to admit I sometimes feel rather desperate

We went shopping for some hardware and I think we did a good job - doesn't the rainponcho look sexy? But OMG, it's really hard to get the right gear for 6 young adults. One of them insisted on walking the Camino in.... € 20,00 chucks. While breaking them in (and while learning by doing) she noticed this wasn't a such good idea. Which meant another trip to the outdoor shop....

We also bought some real good socks ("I don't like these grey ones, I want blue socks"), light & fast drying T-shirts ("why don't they have them in yellow?"), waterbottles ("why do they smell so funny?") and fleece sweaters ("I don't like this collar!"). After three shopping tours I nearly lost my patience. "Why do I need earplugs?" Because I say so. Period. My holiday app says only 113 days to go. By then I will be a nervous wreck LOL.

I stopped counting, but I have at least 7 Compostellanums and several certificates from Finisterra and Muxia, and I always walked solo. This is definitely another league. My coworker is 50 years old and in a very good condition, but she's totally inexperienced regarding walking trips, packing a backpack, dealing with blisters, wet feet and pulpo for dinner. And she also carries some serious troubles in her backpack.

Sometimes I'm afraid that I won't be able to make the switch from my solo Caminos to this on duty Camino. This Camino is not about me, but about my young adults and my coworker - and all of them have so many issues to handle, so many borders to cross, new experiences to make - it really feels like a huge challenge. I hope and pray that I'll be able to supervise those issues.


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Remind us of the dates. You will need all the help you can get - maybe! Brave new world, wishing you all the best.

 

[Lurch]

I am curious...define young adult. Someone over the age of 17? And 6 of them! You’re a better man than I, Gunga Din!

 

[HedaP]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Looking forward to your updates. Wishing you and the crew a very buen camino.

 

[pelerine]

Being a solo walker - have not even done the CF - I feel for you!

Listen to SabineP. Wishing you a lot of courage and a good dose of luck as well,

Keep us posted...

 

[VNwalking]

Hang in there @Emia! Wonderful.
I had somehow missed your other threads and just went to read about what you are doing - and send heartfelt wishes for an uneventful journey. This could make a huge difference in the lives of these kids! And as you are saying it will take more than a little planning, luck, and prayers to pull it off.

By now you likely have plans A and B...and hopefully between now and then you manage to find someone who can offer back-up in case of emergency, or just becasue your hands are too full with multiple toxic dramas all at once.

 

[dfox]

It could be a healing journey for them. You would observe their growth/maturity along the Way. Your hard-work for their mental well-being will be handsomely rewarded.