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I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
I'd pick up from where I left off...then get to Porto and walk the Portugues route. That way, you'd complete 2 Caminos.I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
I think it depends on whether you would like a 3-week Camino or a 6-week Camino, or even something in between.I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
You and I almost stopped at the same place. I had 3 weeks to do it last winter and made it as far as Astorga. I knew I had to complete the rest at another time. I ended up finishing it this past May. Unlike you, it was not a forced stop. I actually planned to complete it in about the same timeframe this year but opted to do in the spring hoping it might be cooler. It was mainly hot.I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
I totally agree. Luckily for me I have never had to stop a camino. I also think the pull back is different for all. For me and I do believe to an extend for many of us the Camino is home.If it were me, and if I had the time, I’d do what @jpflavin said. I did have to stop walking on the Vdlp about 15 years ago, in Cáceres. For me, the urge to walk from Sevilla-Santiago was a much bigger pull than thinking that Sevilla to Cáceres plus Cáceres to Santiago equals Vdlp. I stayed in different places, met different people, and had different weather, and for me the fresh start in Sevilla was the way to go.
I would say, continue on from where you left off, unless you have enough time to Walk the whole thing. if you have enough time, then start in SJPP, and reminisce where you had Walked the first time. That is what David and I did on our 2nd attempt.I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
Hi there.same thing happened to me in 2017.I was about 20 miles from Leon but had to see a doctor as my leg was inflamed and had a rash that was going up to my groin.turned out it was cellulitis and was quite serious. As a result I spent 10 days in the hospital and whe I got out I vowed to go back and complete, which I did in 2018 from Leon. Have to say the feeling of Euphoria I got when I got to Santiago was overwhelming.I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
I'll answer the last question first. Everything in my life has happened for a reason. I'm not very religious but when I look back at turning points in my life I see many times when if things had been different I would not be where I am now. The second question can be answered with a question: If time is not a factor, why would you not want to begin in SJPdP? It would be awesome to see in the Fall the things that you saw in the spring. I walked from SJPdP in May - June 2017. I would love to see the results of the crop plant that I observed (as an example) and the others changes between Spring and Fall. I am probably biased because I would love to be able to spent a couple of months each year walking or re-walking Caminos.I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
Oh my, that sounds frightening! I'm glad you came out of this okay. I admire your determination to return, and I'm elated you completed your journey!Hi there.same thing happened to me in 2017.I was about 20 miles from Leon but had to see a doctor as my leg was inflamed and had a rash that was going up to my groin.turned out it was cellulitis and was quite serious. As a result I spent 10 days in the hospital and whe I got out I vowed to go back and complete, which I did in 2018 from Leon. Have to say the feeling of Euphoria I got when I got to Santiago was overwhelming.
Sometimes things just happen for a reason..whatever you decide just Enjoy .buen Camino
HelloI attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
The oozy blisters may have been a severe reaction to contact with pine processionary caterpillar hairs. I’ve gotten the blisters twice, both on walks on the Frances starting in late winter but only 3 blisters at a time so though they were icky and caused my arm to swell up like a broken bone, they were managable.I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
wonderful story...about inspiration, handling adversity, and continuing on to what you were called to do...congrats and Buen CaminoIn 2016 I started at Le Puy-en-Velay, passed through Saint-Jean and, after passing through Pamplona, decided to stop at Uterga. On the steep, rubble strewn descent from Alto-del-Perdon I encountered "giant steps" and "flew" down, avoiding the worst of the rubble.
About an hour after starting the next day, my right hip was giving me a lot of trouble, but I made Estella.
The next three weeks was a history of resting, moving on by bus and trying again (channeling Robert the Bruce - ask me if you will). I ended up at Hontanas - there I was invalided off by ambulance. Shortly after I retired, hurt.
I planned to return October 2017 and asked the community for their advice.
Without exception, it was to restart at Estella. Which I did.
Our reasons for a Camino will be as varied as there are pilgrims/walkers.
My reason was quite personal and dictated my return, when that was possible.
@elviento, to you I say kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui (take care, be strong, patient and confident) and get going when you can.
Thank you, everyone! I appreciate you sharing your own experiences and insights. You have all given me much to think about.
I also agree this next go around will likely be a completely different experience for me. There is no doubt in my mind this time I will go at a slower pace and I will not feel compelled to follow the guide books on where to end my journey each day. In fact, my favorite stays on The Camino were in the towns that did not follow the traditional stay overs. Tosantos being one of them!
I'm exci
My Camino Frances to Finnistere took 6 weeks. I think something special happens when you walk for that long, that I suspect might be missed in shorter time frames.Thank you, everyone! I appreciate you sharing your own experiences and insights. You have all given me much to think about.
I also agree this next go around will likely be a completely different experience for me. There is no doubt in my mind this time I will go at a slower pace and I will not feel compelled to follow the guide books on where to end my journey each day. In fact, my favorite stays on The Camino were in the towns that did not follow the traditional stay overs. Tosantos being one of them!
I'm excited!
I didn’t finish in 2019 - due to a tendon injury. Had planned to return the following year but CoVid had its own agenda! I’m now booked and ready to return this September. And, Like you, where to start - where I left off or back at SJPP? The net result of much oscillation, was to start again with a new intention and hopefully a little wisdom on how to walk gently this time. And yes - these seem to be the Camino(s) that I’m called to have…my heart is open to the next adventure.I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
My husband and I started the Camino Frances last September with the intention of walking the whole way. I got very sick in Burgos and we had to return home. We went back this May and began our walk in SJPDP again. We loved our walk last year before I got sick and decided that we would hate to miss it this year. It was the right decision. Those first two weeks were even better the second time around and it was an entirely different experience than in May.. My advice is start from the beginning. Don't cheat yourself. After all, you'll be doing all that planning, training and traveling to Spain.I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
Buen Camino!I didn’t finish in 2019 - due to a tendon injury. Had planned to return the following year but CoVid had its own agenda! I’m now booked and ready to return this September. And, Like you, where to start - where I left off or back at SJPP? The net result of much oscillation, was to start again with a new intention and hopefully a little wisdom on how to walk gently this time. And yes - these seem to be the Camino(s) that I’m called to have…my heart is open to the next adventure.
Thank you! I appreciate you sharing your story!My husband and I started the Camino Frances last September with the intention of walking the whole way. I got very sick in Burgos and we had to return home. We went back this May and began our walk in SJPDP again. We loved our walk last year before I got sick and decided that we would hate to miss it this year. It was the right decision. Those first two weeks were even better the second time around and it was an entirely different experience than in May.. My advice is start from the beginning. Don't cheat yourself. After all, you'll be doing all that planning, training and traveling to Spain.
Hi Marbe, Do you mention this because many others will also be starting in September? (I am just beginning my planning, so I haven't kept up with everything...)If you start over in Sept be aware from SjPdP to Pamplona may be quite booked so plan accordingly.
Hi Marbe, Do you mention this because many others will also be starting in September? (I am just beginning my planning, so I haven't kept up with everything...)
Maybe I'll sound like a broken record, but the only "full Camino" is one from home.I will start over at the place where I left the Camino del Norte in Nueva, Asturia, but If I had the time for a full camino I would do it from the start again and allow me some kind of meditative ritual when I would reach the point where I left. Because for me it is a good thing to finish the unfinished things. On the other hand there might be a bit more pressure or tension to finish it now in this attempt. I really would hate it to have two uncomplete Caminos on my account.
Got the time and the cash? Go back to St Jean!I attempted to trek all of Camino Frances in Spring 2017. Much to my disappointment and surprise, I only made it halfway due to severe bedbug bites (or maybe an allergic reaction to indigenous flies) which resulted in puffy, oozing blisters the size of American quarters all over my legs and arms. Even though I had endured many blisters and bites up until this point, these were sharply different, and my gut and logic told me if I continued on, they would surely get infected. Needless to say, I made the sad decision to end my journey in Caririon de los Condes and I took a train to Santiago de Compostela. I told myself at the time, there is a reason this is happening, and I am supposed to return to The Camino someday....
Fast forward, I am contemplating returning to the Camino this fall! I always thought I would pick up where I left off, but now a part of me is wondering if I should restart from SJPP. Time is not a factor.
My question: Any thoughts on my starting point, especially from those who were in a similar situation?
Follow up question: If you were in a similar situation, do you feel you were called back to The Camino for a reason?
Thank you!
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