Am I possessed?!

[mariam88]

finished the Francés nearly two months ago, happy I'd finished it but with no desire to do it again - it was a one-off and it's not as if I even hiked anywhere before the Camino invaded my mind and haven't hiked anywhere since. My fingers have now downloaded info on the Portugués and Norte and written notes regarding which one I might walk next, this is not good - husband will be very hacked off if I disappear again

 

[domigee]

Yep. Join the club!

 

[Waka]

I understand this is a common theme, one that I experienced. What surprises me is that it took you so long (2 months) before your foray into all things camino.
Among more experienced pilgrims than I, its call the "camino bug" , I'm not sure there's a cure, if there is I've not heard about it.
Happy planning.

 

[simeon]

simply put the answer s yes! I think they pit some sort of a drug on the botfumerio which messes with your brain.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

finished the Francés nearly two months ago, happy I'd finished it but with no desire to do it again - it was a one-off and it's not as if I even hiked anywhere before the Camino invaded my mind and haven't hiked anywhere since. My fingers have now downloaded info on the Portugués and Norte and written notes regarding which one I might walk next, this is not good - husband will be very hacked off if I disappear again

Hi Mariam, it happen to a lot off Pilgrims.

It's a great feeling and probably never goes away .

Wish you well,Peter.

 

[VNwalking]

Welcome, Mariam, and no don't worry.
You're likely just more comfortable being authentically who you are.

It's true, though. It does sneak up on you; most of us were probably only going to do one Camino, but then...

Can you take your husband along next time so that he gets the camino bug too?
It's a wonderful thing to catch, because it turns the heart to simplicity and kindness and sanity - and remembering in the midst of seeing yet another thing to want that all we really need we can carry on our backs, and even that may be too much.

 

[SYates]

The Camino Bug or Virus is a life-altering disease for which no known cure exists! Alleviation of symptoms can be achieved by planning and scheduling next Camino(s) in regular intervals.
Differently to most other diseases its symptoms are actually benign to positive for the 'sufferer', they include, but are not restricted to,:

A broadened horizon and better understanding of other cultures.
Added physical exercise, with all the benefits that come with this.
An increase in mental and spiritual well-being.
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.
.

Buen Camino from a fellow 'sufferer', SY

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Alleviation of symptoms can be achieved by planning and scheduling next Camino(s) in regular intervals.

Or, apparently, helping others do so. Thank you @SYates.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

finished the Francés nearly two months ago, happy I'd finished it but with no desire to do it again - it was a one-off and it's not as if I even hiked anywhere before the Camino invaded my mind and haven't hiked anywhere since. My fingers have now downloaded info on the Portugués and Norte and written notes regarding which one I might walk next, this is not good - husband will be very hacked off if I disappear again

Welcome aboard! You are "singing the song" that most of us on this forum sing. I hope you are able to iron out things with hubby so you can go again. Mine has finally resigned himself and given his blessings as I prepare to walk my 4th route (LePuy) next June.

 

[Mike Savage]

I hear you can take shots for it while on Camino however I hear that it can intensify the feeling. As a non drinker I have no personal experience in the matter.

Buen Camino (planning!)

 

[Annette london]

finished the Francés nearly two months ago, happy I'd finished it but with no desire to do it again - it was a one-off and it's not as if I even hiked anywhere before the Camino invaded my mind and haven't hiked anywhere since. My fingers have now downloaded info on the Portugués and Norte and written notes regarding which one I might walk next, this is not good - husband will be very hacked off if I disappear again

Hi Mariam88,

Here we go again!!

More possessions!!......more people getting this dreadful bug every day!
Fortunately...there's no exorcism to get rid of this very contagious situation that you find yourself in

Other than planning and walking another Camino!!!

Might cure you!!........then again ....might not!!
Most probably,it will only get worse!!

Sorry to tell you this.!! ......not what you want to hear right now !
With best wishes and happy planning
Annette

 

[clearskiescamino]

This is natural. Don't worry. Embrace it!

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

This is natural. Don't worry. Embrace it!

@clearskies, tweak this and re-post over at https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/6-words.48793/

 

[I Hike]

finished the Francés nearly two months ago, happy I'd finished it but with no desire to do it again - it was a one-off and it's not as if I even hiked anywhere before the Camino invaded my mind and haven't hiked anywhere since. My fingers have now downloaded info on the Portugués and Norte and written notes regarding which one I might walk next, this is not good - husband will be very hacked off if I disappear again

I haven't even finished my first Camino and I'm planning the second already. My hubby will be hacked off just hearing talk of a second Camino since he had his heart set on a cruise after we "check it off" the bucket list. Sorry honey.... it's not a one and done!!!

 

[JillGat]

For several months after I got home, I had no desire to look at others' photographs posted on this forum. Why? I saw it myself and took pictures, too. Now I look at them and get a lump in my throat.

Meanwhile, I have enough frequent flyer miles to make a trip anywhere in the world right now, and I've never been to South America or Africa; two continents I badly want to travel around.

And here I am not being able to stop thinking about doing the Camino in the Fall, because I did it in the Spring last time and I want to be there during harvest time.

My husband, too, will hate this, as he has to take care of my chickens, tortoises and others while I'm gone....

 

[NicP]

finished the Francés nearly two months ago, happy I'd finished it but with no desire to do it again - it was a one-off and it's not as if I even hiked anywhere before the Camino invaded my mind and haven't hiked anywhere since. My fingers have now downloaded info on the Portugués and Norte and written notes regarding which one I might walk next, this is not good - husband will be very hacked off if I disappear again

Maybe your husband can speak to my wife, and start a support group for spouses "abandoned for the camino"?

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

" its call the "camino bug" , I'm not sure there's a cure, if there is I've not heard about it.
Happy planning.

Not so much a bug, which denotes a bad experience or sickness, as it may be referred to as, "camino brain, or camino addiction or camino life." I agree that, "addiction," seems harsh but if I explain that I am addicted to breathing, not so bad, yes? In this respect, there can be positive addictions.

 

[MaryLynn]

finished the Francés nearly two months ago, happy I'd finished it but with no desire to do it again - it was a one-off and it's not as if I even hiked anywhere before the Camino invaded my mind and haven't hiked anywhere since. My fingers have now downloaded info on the Portugués and Norte and written notes regarding which one I might walk next, this is not good - husband will be very hacked off if I disappear again

Yep. Get used to it.

 

[nycwalking]

Hey folks,

Do you think Ivar should post a warning somewhere on forum about camino addiction?

Some sort of warning: if you trawl forum, you may walk, if you walk, you may walk, again, and again, and again. And, you just may follow SYates and move to Santiago.

Buen camino to everyone: again, and again, and again.