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A little bit of fear keeps you safe, a little bit of excitement means you savour the adrenalin.
You will have a great time, however it goes.
Buen camino !
Congratulations Thomas. I am so happy for you.
It is also my dream to walk from home in England, and one day it will happen when I am free of my commitments and can truly enjoy that freedom. Until then, please let us all know how your plans and your journey develop - it will give us all so...
Well Ulla, I'm glad you posted the video.
I showed it to a friend, she now wants to walk the camino, so it clearly is a useful contribution to the forum.
When are you starting your camino?
Hi Rich
I walked my first Camino in nov-13 and like you, I set off solo, unsure of what I would find.
But even in Nov, I was not alone if I needed company. And also had plenty of time to myself.
So I'm sure you'll be fine - in fact I'm sure you'll love it.
Buen Camino !
Tim
Oh and as TMcA says, great to learn some Spanish. Being able to speak French will get you through a lot too. The local people you meet will likely have enough smattering of French and English to get through the basics, but they sure appreciate peregrinos speaking Spanish. I learnt 40 yrs ago...
Hi Karlimc
Only you can judge whether to go or not, and I'm sure if your inner voice wants to, you'll find all the encouragement you need here on the forum.
You didn't say if the discouragement was from here or elsewhere, but I suspect you mean elsewhere. That's ok, not everyone gets it and...
Hi dinkumdigger
I took Eurostar from London to Paris, and then TGV from Paris to Bayonne, then Bayonne to SJPP. I really enjoyed the journey with the time to think and read a bit.
For me it was better than the hectic rush of airplanes.
Just my experience, in case it helps your decision
Tim
Thank you AML
And safe trip Daniel, see you per chance en route
I've no idea where staying in SJPP or when leaving in morning
I'm intrigued to find out how many pilgrims there will be at this time of year
Hello all
I leave in 6 days from UK on 02/11 and shall arrive in SJPP on 03/11 to depart following morning.
Hoping to reach at least Santiago and if all holds up/together, onwards to Finisterre
Feeling excited, light (no burdens), humble, and embarrassed that it's taken me until now to do...
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