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Every one of us who is approaching this for the first time feels that same excitement and anxiety. I am confident I can succeed, as thousands have before me. Not because I'm super fit, or because I have it all figured out. But because I am prepared to adapt to whatever may come my way.
Buen...
Hope you're enjoying your planning! I'll be behind you by two weeks for my first Camino. I'm also from Southern California (Ventura), but now live in Virginia. Buen Camino!
Oh, @Qwertyberty, you are at the early stages of a disease called peregrino fever. Be prepared for too many hours at your computer in an attempt to quench the fever. Just remember to take a deep breath whenever you feel overwhelmed by all the choices/information/advice. You are among friends...
Based on my reading in this Forum, it does seems this "bug" is especially powerful and not subject to the usual antibiotics (returning to family, friends, other activities....). Hmmmm, I wonder if I'll catch it too??
Enjoy the planning! It's easy to get a little stressed over all the many decisions to make (Unfortunately, I know that personally....I had to let go of making the perfect decision.). The forum has been a great resource for me, and I'm sure it will be for you. So much great advice. Just...
Buen Camino, Brian. You will become addicted to the forum! I learned a lot for planning my camino simply by reading the different posts each day. Plus, be sure to search for common topics (poles, sleeping bags, boots, routes, etc.). More information than you can ever really digest.
I will...
I use Seabird as a reminder of Hawaii, where I lived for 19 years before moving to Virginia. It's from a beautiful song entitled "Seabird" by the music group Olomana. I never realized until now, when I just looked up the lyrics, how appropriate they are for my Camino journey!
Seabird, by...
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