Any Resolutions for repeat Pilgrims?

[Zordmot]

I’m getting ready to walk the Camino Frances for the second time. My first attempt was aborted in León due to health issues. I’ve written a handful of “resolutions” for this Camino. I wonder if anyone else has done this? If so, would you share yours?

 

[Zordmot]

My Resolutions:

1. To consciously reach out to others more this time and hide less behind my introversion.
2. To be more tolerant of other pilgrims that I perceive as rude, not caring, and the snorers.
3. To seek out more church Albergues that have communal meals and services of blessing in the evening.
4. To be more conscious of the scenery and the towns I pass through rather than focusing on just the cafe con leche and the daily destination.

 

[Deleted member 67185]

No resolutions; but giving due consideration to the lessons that were learned, and then implementing those lessons.

After many thousands of miles of backpacking, including walking Camino twice, there are always things to be learned, techniques to be improved upon, and attitudes to be adjusted

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Don't try to make it like the first one.
Don't make resolutions.

 

[Davey Boyd]

On my first camino (Geneva to Finisterre) I noticed I had a real problem 'letting go' with people. I would meet lovely people, be with them a while (days, weeks) then get really upset when I never saw them again. Then it occurred to me this was a massive problem in my 'real' life too, one that I hadn't really pinpointed until my camino. It almost ruined the end of my first camino.

So much so that from Santiago I took an overnight bus (well busses) back to SJPdP, got off the bus and walked again with my 'problem' in mind. My resolution was to let people into my life, then be happy (for them too) when they literally walked out of my life again. It worked. And something that made my life at home better and more beautiful.

Davey

 

[KinkyOne]

My only firm resolution: "Hey, you Caminos, don't go anywhere because I'll be back!"

 

[Panka]

I am starting my second camino too in september. What my approach is to take all my lessons learned from the first attempt. Many things went wrong due to lack of focus on what really matters, due to insufficient packing, lack of training. I realised that I started walking 3 years ago with certain expectations and when reality became very different it hit me like concrete, the emotional impact was huge.
This time I trained, got the right tools, made proper precautions, and more importantly I decided to take baby steps. I am gonna rest when I am tired, I have no expectations - I am open whatever has to happen with me on the road.

 

[Zordmot]

I am starting my second camino too in september. What my approach is to take all my lessons learned from the first attempt. Many things went wrong due to lack of focus on what really matters, due to insufficient packing, lack of training. I realised that I started walking 3 years ago with certain expectations and when reality became very different it hit me like concrete, the emotional impact was huge.
This time I trained, got the right tools, made proper precautions, and more importantly I decided to take baby steps. I am gonna rest when I am tired, I have no expectations - I am open whatever has to happen with me on the road.

Bravo Panka!! I hope our paths run parallel at some point!!

 

[alhartman]

My resolution is to walk yet again on a Camino. Never seem to have gotten enough.

 

[Theresa Ruttger]

I don’t make resolutions but I start with a question. It’s tucked away during my time on the trail (I don’t dwell on it) and I have reached clarity each time - either in Spain or when I return home.

 

[Elle Bieling]

Sorry, but I run on café con leche! I suppose I should resolve to let that go! But I am so very happy when I can have one! I will resolve to try not to get crabby at the end of the day, pushing through those last rough, five kilometers, when all looks bleak! I resolve to love more - others regardless of who they are, myself and my process, and the journey itself! Tall, tall order!

 

[David Tallan]

I resolved after my 2016 camino to share contact information with fellow pilgrims more, rather than just assuming I would see them again and share contact info later. To assist with that, before my next camino I had a personal sello made.

 

[neverlost4good]

Be the Camino angel on this one. My 2nd Camino I purposely set out to help others, packing little extras to give out. It was a very peaceful walk. I also wouldn't walk with a distance in mind. You might have to make reservations for the next day, but don't worry about finishing this time (it's the journey, not the destination after the 1st one). It's nice to stop at Sarria. Happy Trails aka Buen Camino again!

 

[Rich1]

I start my 4th camino from SJPdP tomorrow - my only thought is to not think of it as a repeat but as a totally new experience. And try not to compare it to previous journeys .
Buen camino

 

[Mark Duda]

May the sun and the moon and the road embrace you. May your friends feel close. May your happiness be a welcome and frequent visitor to your home. May your home be wherever you walk. May your Camino never end.

Buen Camino.

 

[John H.]

For my third walk (CP), I made a resolution to slow down a bit to ~ 22-25 km’s/day, not 30-40 kms like previous walks. It allowed me to enjoy more community with familiar faces most days somewhere along the trail and at Santiago.

To force myself to slowdown, I didn’t train for this walk like I did for previous ones. I don’t recommend this for others but it worked for me.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Resolution...for me I'd like a Revolving door into Spain from my own front door!
I love this thread btw, and all the great answers! My own mirror many of them wrapped up into one.

 

[Albertagirl]

For my approaching camino, I find myself drawn to letting my senses appreciate the environment: opening my eyes, ears and other senses to where I am and focusing less on the day's goal, more on the moments.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Not resolutions but after our first camino I thought that doing the following would be good. Spend more time learning things and wandering around towns. Speak with the locals more. Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.

Camino 2 is coming up and it is on a less traveled one, during a less traveled time of year, and solo. I think that is going to help me do the above.

 

[Derrybiketours]

My resolution is too 'be', no expectations, avoid resistance, only flow in the moment. My purpose is to return to walk the Meseta and listen. All the answers you ever need are another question formulating in the recesses of your mind and eventually you'll 'be' your own 'answer'

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Not resolutions but after our first camino I thought that doing the following would be good. Spend more time learning things and wandering around towns. Speak with the locals more. Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.

Camino 2 is coming up and it is on a less traveled one, during a less traveled time of year, and solo. I think that is going to help me do the above.

Wow, Rick, I'm impressed. I knew you were planning this solo adventure, but didn't realize it was your 2nd Camino...figured maybe four or more were under your belt already! I've been on five and don't think I'd choose to do the one you plan...unless going with Laurie!

 

[aname4me]

Not resolutions but after our first camino I thought that doing the following would be good. Spend more time learning things and wandering around towns. Speak with the locals more. Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.

Camino 2 is coming up and it is on a less traveled one, during a less traveled time of year, and solo. I think that is going to help me do the above.

Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.

That was my big change for my 2nd Camino......
On my 3rd Camino I added.... eat more Communal meals

Good food and Good conversation.......

 

[Juspassinthru]

I finished my 2nd Camino in June, different route (CI) and very different experience. My resolution or maybe better, my understanding is to go without preconceived expectations and to cherish each day, person and experience. I expect to do a 3rd Camino in a couple years when I retire, I plan to begin with a blank slate regarding expectations.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Wow, Rick, I'm impressed. I knew you were planning this solo adventure, but didn't realize it was your 2nd Camino...figured maybe four or more were under your belt already! I've been on five and don't think I'd choose to do the one you plan...unless going with Laurie!

It is Restaurant Week in Boston with special deals and Peg and I went to a tapas and pincho place last evening. It has caused me to reconsider. Instead of walking to San Sebastián after Peg goes home I may just fly there and eat for a month.

(Not serious)

 

[Camino Chrissy]

It is Restaurant Week in Boston with special deals and Peg and I went to a tapas and pincho place last evening. It has caused me to reconsider. Instead of walking to San Sebastián after Peg goes home I may just fly there and eat for a month.

(Not serious)

After all that eating you can "roll" solo on into Santiago...no more walking needed.

 

[Kitsambler]

Take less.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Don't balk at pack transport!

 

[K Turner]

I don't think this is a resolution per se, since I'm on my first CF right now. I've found one thing though that really sticks out to me, and that's to remember to stop and turn around often. The most amazing photos I've taken have been ones looking back. It is of course a great reminder of how far I've come, but mostly it's about the change in perspective.

 

[valcamino.67]

I am starting my second camino too in september. What my approach is to take all my lessons learned from the first attempt. Many things went wrong due to lack of focus on what really matters, due to insufficient packing, lack of training. I realised that I started walking 3 years ago with certain expectations and when reality became very different it hit me like concrete, the emotional impact was huge.
This time I trained, got the right tools, made proper precautions, and more importantly I decided to take baby steps. I am gonna rest when I am tired, I have no expectations - I am open whatever has to happen with me on the road.

Me too Panka....I too am walking this September into October and have decided also to slow it down. I realized after my first Camino, that my goal was to get to Santiago...afterwards I realized it was about the journey. Time to be present and take it all in. Buen Camino!

 

[tomnorth]

My Resolutions:

1. To consciously reach out to others more this time and hide less behind my introversion.
2. To be more tolerant of other pilgrims that I perceive as rude, not caring, and the snorers.
3. To seek out more church Albergues that have communal meals and services of blessing in the evening.
4. To be more conscious of the scenery and the towns I pass through rather than focusing on just the cafe con leche and the daily destination.

That’s a great list. Buen Camino.

 

[Old Hillwalker]

Walk more slowly

 

[Rover]

I’m getting ready to walk the Camino Frances for the second time. My first attempt was aborted in León due to health issues. I’ve written a handful of “resolutions” for this Camino. I wonder if anyone else has done this? If so, would you try morning share yours?
[/QU evOTE]

No resolution, I repeated this to myself as I started to walk each morning. "I'm strong, I'm healthy, I'm healthy . . . sure enough!"

 

[Zordmot]

I am starting my second camino too in september. What my approach is to take all my lessons learned from the first attempt. Many things went wrong due to lack of focus on what really matters, due to insufficient packing, lack of training. I realised that I started walking 3 years ago with certain expectations and when reality became very different it hit me like concrete, the emotional impact was huge.
This time I trained, got the right tools, made proper precautions, and more importantly I decided to take baby steps. I am gonna rest when I am tired, I have no expectations - I am open whatever has to happen with me on the road.

Thanks Panka for your reflections! When will you be walking?

 

[Malachiuri]

1. Ask at least 10 people a day if they are doing ok.
2. Treat 1 person to a drink(coffee, Aquarius, beer, whatever) a day.
3. Be in the moment. Stop and see the Camino from time to time, not just look at it.
4. Make a new friend every day(not east for me, I am naturally a very private person)
5. Always let people walk their own Camino. There is no right or wrong way. Even the bus tour folks...

M

 

[clearskiescamino]

maybe seek out more experiences, it's all about gratitude, buy someone coffee each day, but don't try to compare.

 

[bbates225]

My Resolutions:

1. To consciously reach out to others more this time and hide less behind my introversion.
2. To be more tolerant of other pilgrims that I perceive as rude, not caring, and the snorers.
3. To seek out more church Albergues that have communal meals and services of blessing in the evening.
4. To be more conscious of the scenery and the towns I pass through rather than focusing on just the cafe con leche and the daily destination.

I love your resolutions. The same thing happened to me in 2017. My Camino ended in Astorga... also health issues of a sort. When I decided to finish from Astorga in 2020, I thought about the exact things you mentioned above and have decided to start over in SJPDP. The snorers never bothered me (much), I prepared myself going in and just lay awake and listened if that is what I had to do. But your other resolutions are as if you have read my mind. Regarding snorers, I made an observation my first night in an albergue. We pilgrims are from all over the world, different languages, different accents, but laying there that first night, happy to finally beginning my Camino, I observed that we all snore in the same language

Buen Camino!

 

[Jean Ti]

My resolutions

Walk slowly and try to appreciate the camino like and old wine.

Walk slowly event if I do not have a reservation.

To be able to sleep a good night of sleep even if we are 70 people in the same room!

To walk a new camino every april may of every year if the health is there.

 

[Rick H]

To be more welcoming to fellow pilgrims and get to know them. We all have a story to share....

 

[Panka]

Thanks Panka for your reflections! When will you be walking?

I am arriving to SJPDP on the 2nd of September and start my walk on the 3rd.

 

[Former member 49149]

Not resolutions but after our first camino I thought that doing the following would be good. Spend more time learning things and wandering around towns. Speak with the locals more. Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.

Camino 2 is coming up and it is on a less traveled one, during a less traveled time of year, and solo. I think that is going to help me do the above.

Solo? No Peg?

 

[Former member 49149]

My resolution is too 'be', no expectations, avoid resistance, only flow in the moment. My purpose is to return to walk the Meseta and listen. All the answers you ever need are another question formulating in the recesses of your mind and eventually you'll 'be' your own 'answer'

On the word "be" let me suggest a look at something Elle recommended to me: Cynthia Bourgeault. Just google her. I don't think this is hijacking the intention of the thread...

 

[André Walker]

As you can see on this forum there are several pelgrims that just keep walking Camino’s. I’m one of them.

I thought a lot about it and reached a conclusion: these repetitive pilgrims are people that cannot stand changes.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Solo? No Peg?

I'm doing this one without her although we two will be tourists with a friend for two weeks before the camino. She feels that the distances between lodgings is a bit long for the current state of her hips.

 

[Former member 49149]

Doing this without her although we two will be tourists with a friend for two weeks before the camino. The distances between lodgings is a bit long for the current state of her hips.

Aw! Anyway, glad to know that you will have some time to enjoy together. Wishing you the best of everything.

 

[koilife]

Spend more time learning things and wandering around towns. Speak with the locals more. Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.

Ditto to the above.
Also, I started looking ahead to local cultural events and made decisions on where to stop based on that. If it was night life, I stayed at a pension or other inexpensive (non-alburgue) option so I could stay out.

Edit --- Oh, and to drink more vino tinto!

Edit x2 --- And to attend Mass in every cathedral along the way (and get a sello from them).

 

[Derrybiketours]

On the word "be" let me suggest a look at something Elle recommended to me: Cynthia Bourgeault. Just google her. I don't think this is hijacking the intention of the thread...

I appreciate the intention @kirkie but having searched Google and her website I'm unable to find where she refers to "be" and why 'me'? Just curious and I prefer too think my thoughts our my own, I've deliberately avoided others writings as prefer not to be influenced in my own journey by others insights and findings, I expect they become spiritual guides or Guru and I prefer to believe 'I am' my own guide and master and the Camino, university of life and hard knocks is my Education