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  1. Mary_Atherton

    LIVE from the Camino 1st week on Camino Francis May 2016

    Wow, love reading your link and looking at your photos. I land in Madrid on Tuesday, but won't start walking until Thursday morning from SJPP. I feel encouraged just reading your blog. Taking care of the feet. YES! My pack is at 12 pounds and I feel like that might be too much. Maybe I'll...
  2. Mary_Atherton

    Rumours of Pilgrims being held in SJPP due to crowding?

    Rumor - REI will air drop 900 Big Agnes tents and Sea to Summit sleep sheets to help the 900 through the next few days. They will be found on the SJPP tennis courts. Thoughts of sending Osprey 36L backpacks, but REI does not have enough to ship immediately. They are also dropping 15 eco...
  3. Mary_Atherton

    Because I can...

    Great cartoon. Yes we are blessed in many way. Thanks for sharing.
  4. Mary_Atherton

    Because I can...

    Thank you so much. I also am a turtle. I can't imagine trying to do a Camino after back surgery. I will look forward to hearing about your travels. Buen Camino
  5. Mary_Atherton

    La la la la la la...

    Well put. I've been reading the recent forum post and it has no bearing on my plans or limited plans. This will be my Camino at this time. It's gonna be good, whatever that is. Buen Camino
  6. Mary_Atherton

    Because I can...

    Thanks. I must have missed that one. I love it...."life begins where your comfort zone ends". Fits perfectly.
  7. Mary_Atherton

    Because I can...

    Thank you. Your post made me feel really grateful. Not walking for 8 years without aid would certainly be a hard thing to do. I love your post. Yes, it makes me feel really grateful. It is good to say....because I can. I'm walking with a full heart of those who are not able to walk with...
  8. Mary_Atherton

    Because I can...

    Thank you for your comment. Yes, it will be interesting to know how to answer the same question after the Camino is complete. I'm a bit nervous about it all, but it will be good to get started. Just days away now.
  9. Mary_Atherton

    Because I can...

    I was recently asked....why would you attempt a 486.3+ mile walk? I've had some time to reflect on this. I believe it is good to do things out of your comfort zone from time to time. It test your ability to live with discomfort, and it opens your eyes to a wider world. It doesn't have to be...
  10. Mary_Atherton

    May 24th is approaching too fast

    Jeannie, That is awesome that we will be making the journey at the same time. I'm sure the Camino will provide us with what we need. Be it assistance, help with health, or just the joy of meeting new folks. Yes we will see you along the way. Buen Camino
  11. Mary_Atherton

    May 24th is approaching too fast

    I so loved reading your post. It's so good to know that someone is up ahead and that folks will be with me. I carry many folks in my heart as I prepare to start the journey. I also have tried to quit talking to everyone about the journey, but I'm finding as the time approaches I'm starting to...
  12. Mary_Atherton

    May 24th is approaching too fast

    Thanks for your thoughtful response to my comments. I feel prepared and yes so thankful for everyone's comments and responses. I do have a bit of that "now, I am actually going" feeling/anxiety right now. In my heart I know it will all be good, but dang those anxious feelings just creep in...
  13. Mary_Atherton

    May 24th is approaching too fast

    Thank you so much. I do hope it will be much simpler upon arriving in Spain. Your words mean a lot to me. Just hearing someone else say it will be much simpler is good.
  14. Mary_Atherton

    May 24th is approaching too fast

    Thank you so much. I believe the anxiety will go away, but WOW! until it does. Laughing. Mary
  15. Mary_Atherton

    May 24th is approaching too fast

    I've trained, I've gotten geared up, I've studied, and I've read the forums......a lot. I arrive in Spain on May 24th and will start walking the Camino Frances on May 27th. I said I was just going to let go and let the Camino happen however it's supposed to happen. But I find myself just a...
  16. Mary_Atherton

    Mary and Goody start walking May26

    George, thanks for the comments. We will look for the blue MEC pack. I've got the Madrid to Pamplona figured out, but still haven't decided on the Pamplona to SJ PP. we will get there. We are excited to start. Hope to see you on the trail. Buen Camino
  17. Mary_Atherton

    Last minute advice for first timers.

    This is a very thoughtful post. I really like it. I'm looking forward to watching the wind blow through the trees, and ah the smell of early morning bread baking, nothing can be better than being able to take the time and be grateful and thankful that we even get to attempt such a wondrous...
  18. Mary_Atherton

    Last minute advice for first timers.

    I too am going through making final decisions and going through my packing list too. I leave from Portland, OR on the 24th, but also am a Washington State pilgrim. I like the items you listed of what you are leaving behind. I'm going to remember those words as I set forth. Buen Camino
  19. Mary_Atherton

    How much research?

    I found this very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Actually, I've been researching/planning/reading and then over planning since October 2015. I start my Camino Frances the end of May. Two days ago I decided to just let everything go. I stopped researching and over reading. It was hard to...
  20. Mary_Atherton

    How much research?

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