A funny story...

[NHDori]

So, I am a windowed mother of two beautiful grown girls. When I made the decision this past summer to walk the Camino after watching "The Way," I told both girls... they had mixed reactions.

Youngest: Okay... who are you going with?
Me: nobody. I'm going to do this on my own.
Youngest: ARE YOU NUTS!
Me: possibly... but I have to do this, so I'm doing it.

Oldest: Okay Mom, have fun.

A few months later, I sat with my oldest daughter and watched "The Way" with her... Halfway through the movie she turns to me and says, "Wait, THIS is what you're doing?!?" I said, "Yep," with a wide grin on my face feeling the excitement even back then.

Her response....
"I thought you were driving an El Camino across Spain! I was thinking, Okay, if Mom wants to drive a crappy car across Spain, who am I to say no!" I laughed so hard I cried!

We have since had a couple conversations, she was worried at first, but trusts Mom to be smart. The youngest still isn't won over but she's resigned to the fact that this is something I HAVE to do. I still chuckle about the crappy car though

 

[JohnMcM]

Priceless misunderstanding! Absolutely priceless!
Buen (car-free) Camino to you NHDori.

 

[Magwood]

My first Camino was at the invitation of my eldest daughter, and I have walked a different Camino each year since. I'm sure they will end up feeling extremely proud of you.
Buen Camino!

 

[LakeMcD]

Hilariously wonderful story! Thanks for sharing it. What's your next adventure?

 

[NHDori]

Hilariously wonderful story! Thanks for sharing it. What's your next adventure?

June 16th I fly out of Boston to begin my very first Camino. I'm incredibly excited (today) and (sort of) enjoying the roller coaster of having bought my tickets 151 days before leaving! I'm now down to 110! After that, I'm thinking the Camino Portuguese for next summer. Still no El Camino drives in my future

Buen Camino

 

[Angie94]

Her response....
"I thought you were driving an El Camino across Spain! I was thinking, Okay, if Mom wants to drive a crappy car across Spain, who am I to say no!" I laughed so hard I cried!

That is the funniest thing I've heard all week....made my day!

 

[LakeMcD]

June 16th I fly out of Boston to begin my very first Camino. I'm incredibly excited (today) and (sort of) enjoying the roller coaster of having bought my tickets 151 days before leaving! I'm now down to 110! After that, I'm thinking the Camino Portuguese for next summer. Still no El Camino drives in my future

Oops, I misunderstood and thought you were on it last summer. Maybe your girls will send you with an El Camino bumper sticker, or wait, pm me and I'll send you a picture of one for your trip

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

So, I am a windowed mother of two beautiful grown girls. When I made the decision this past summer to walk the Camino after watching "The Way," I told both girls... they had mixed reactions.

Youngest: Okay... who are you going with?
Me: nobody. I'm going to do this on my own.
Youngest: ARE YOU NUTS!
Me: possibly... but I have to do this, so I'm doing it.

Oldest: Okay Mom, have fun.

A few months later, I sat with my oldest daughter and watched "The Way" with her... Halfway through the movie she turns to me and says, "Wait, THIS is what you're doing?!?" I said, "Yep," with a wide grin on my face feeling the excitement even back then.

Her response....
"I thought you were driving an El Camino across Spain! I was thinking, Okay, if Mom wants to drive a crappy car across Spain, who am I to say no!" I laughed so hard I cried!

We have since had a couple conversations, she was worried at first, but trusts Mom to be smart. The youngest still isn't won over but she's resigned to the fact that this is something I HAVE to do. I still chuckle about the crappy car though

Wonderful story. You will do just fine and your youngest daughter will come around. Wish you a wonderful journey and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Kanga]

I'm willing to bet they will follow in your footsteps some day. My two daughters did.

 

[Seabird]

Her response....
"I thought you were driving an El Camino across Spain! I was thinking, Okay, if Mom wants to drive a crappy car across Spain, who am I to say no!" I laughed so hard I cried!

We have since had a couple conversations, she was worried at first, but trusts Mom to be smart. The youngest still isn't won over but she's resigned to the fact that this is something I HAVE to do. I still chuckle about the crappy car though

Hey there, WAIT A MINUTE, an El Camino is NOT a crappy car! I LOVE my '73 silver/grey El Camino, picture attached. And better yet, guys love it.

Seriously, what a funny story. I hope your daughters know they raised you to be a strong, confident woman, just like them, right? Buen Camino!

 

[movinmaggie]

Definitely a funny story. You are setting the ultimate example. Wish you Buen Camino.

 

[Christian Hiriart]

That is priceless, Buen Camino

 

[rometimed]

Driving an El Camino across the Camino would be something.

 

[David]

You are called, you are answering the call, your life is already full of laughter - marvellous!! Buen Camino!!!!

 

[Walid Medawar]

Buen Camino

 

[indyrem]

So, I am a windowed mother of two beautiful grown girls. When I made the decision this past summer to walk the Camino after watching "The Way," I told both girls... they had mixed reactions.

Youngest: Okay... who are you going with?
Me: nobody. I'm going to do this on my own.
Youngest: ARE YOU NUTS!
Me: possibly... but I have to do this, so I'm doing it.

Oldest: Okay Mom, have fun.

A few months later, I sat with my oldest daughter and watched "The Way" with her... Halfway through the movie she turns to me and says, "Wait, THIS is what you're doing?!?" I said, "Yep," with a wide grin on my face feeling the excitement even back then.

Her response....
"I thought you were driving an El Camino across Spain! I was thinking, Okay, if Mom wants to drive a crappy car across Spain, who am I to say no!" I laughed so hard I cried!

We have since had a couple conversations, she was worried at first, but trusts Mom to be smart. The youngest still isn't won over but she's resigned to the fact that this is something I HAVE to do. I still chuckle about the crappy car though

How funny!!
When I told my 2 sons I'll walk the Camino Frances in 2013 from SJPP by myself here's their response:
Oldest son: you won't make it, Mom-that's a lot of walking at your age (I was a young 69 yo).
Son #2: if you really want to do it Mom go for it -just be careful.
Oldest son: ok just do 1/3 each year then come home.
My reply: what if I die next year-then I won't be able to finish my pilgrimage!!
Son #2: Mom has 1 year to prepare so I think she'll be ok.
Oldest son: (groaning) ok, ok.
Husband: why are you 2 arguing? You know when your mom makes up her mind not even the Pope can change her mind.
End of Discussion.!