Talking with other pilgrims helps. I've found that family who have no interest in walking just don't get it. They get that glazed over look in their eyes after a few minutes. When you try and describe a humorous pilgrim situation, you often get a look of absolute horror. They wonder why on Gods green earth would you put up with this or that situation. And then I'm kinda at a loss to explain why.
Finding time to walk here at home helps too, especially walking solo. I love our Philadelphia APOC Chapter walks. Being able to walk with other pilgrims is wonderful, but the solo walks in the forest seem to do the most for me. Being able to truly walk at my own pace, breaking when I want to etc. The silence of the Pines does wonders.
Answering the question how was your trip is a tough one. For non walkers I just try and point out lovely views, special meals etc. The best cure or solution has been helping with Camino 101 presentations! Talking with pilgrims in the making and being able to be fully honest is a real joy. Being able to share excitement about a new backpack or a new way to shave a gram or too (or to laugh at the lengths I'll go to save weight!!) is truly a joy. It's hard to explain to my DIL's and girl friends that I only own two purses. But currently have four backpacks (it was five but one was stolen
) There is only one pair of "dress" shoes in my closet, but there are two set's of hiking shoes and a pair of hiking sandals. I've found only fellow perigrinos understand this!
Last year my beloved sister in law finally came and walked the Ingles with me. And now totally "gets" it. In fact I've created a monster...she's always finding new ideas to try, new countries and new routes etc.
I guess getting it settled inside of you is rather like walking the Camino itself. One day and one step at a time. Having taken a few moments to look at your blog...I'd say go back and look at what you posted!! Lovely blog and great pics. So on this new part of the journey...Buen Camino!!
Now 'scuse me while I go back to plotting and planning my next one. That I'll have to recover from!