Dave.Martinez
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances - September (2013), Camino Portuguese (2014)
I've prepared myself mentally and physically as much as I can. I'm actively adjusting my attitude to unexpected events in my life to be less a reaction of irritation and more embracing of the adventure (I tell myself... "this has happened... being angry will not change it from having happened...), I'm practicing my Spanish everyday and I've been walking daily and walking with a full pack on weekends. I've climbed two 14ers in Colorado! I've lost 12 lbs since I started training! I'm sure I'm ready to start this adventure!
I traded in my Kestrel 38 for a Gregory Z30 so I can take it as carry-on instead of checked luggage. I'm leaving my sleeping pad, trekking poles, and water bladder behind... I figure if I need them later, I'll find replacements. Pack only weighs 16.4 lbs loaded. Far less than the 10% of my body weight.
Airline tickets are purchased and I don't know of any impending airline strikes. Reservation is made for my nights stay in SJPdP... I figure the rest of the journey will be played by ear. I'm going to purchase international minutes with my cell service provider so I can make calls as needed... not many minutes as I don't want to walk my Camino with my phone to my ear. My family can contact me... I can set a reservation if needed... anything more than that is a distraction.
I'm sure I'm ready to start this adventure! Why am I so nervous?
Dave
I traded in my Kestrel 38 for a Gregory Z30 so I can take it as carry-on instead of checked luggage. I'm leaving my sleeping pad, trekking poles, and water bladder behind... I figure if I need them later, I'll find replacements. Pack only weighs 16.4 lbs loaded. Far less than the 10% of my body weight.
Airline tickets are purchased and I don't know of any impending airline strikes. Reservation is made for my nights stay in SJPdP... I figure the rest of the journey will be played by ear. I'm going to purchase international minutes with my cell service provider so I can make calls as needed... not many minutes as I don't want to walk my Camino with my phone to my ear. My family can contact me... I can set a reservation if needed... anything more than that is a distraction.
I'm sure I'm ready to start this adventure! Why am I so nervous?
Dave