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Walking day after day can have a profound affect on our bodies and minds, like prayer or meditation it can calm some of the background chatter that is naturally there and lead to an increased sense of clarity and focus. That's certainly been my experience, so I would suggest that walking to mass, rather than being 'crazy' might be an excellent ( and hopefully enjoyable) way of spending time. Non Camino-ists might not see it that way though!Hello all-- My husband is telling me that I'm acting kind of crazy, and so I'm writing to find out if any one else out there is crazy like me. (My husband did not walk the camino with me.) Here is the situation--, I was at mass last week, and really couldn't focus or perhaps more accurately I couldn't stop focusing on housework, money, appointments, car repairs etc. So I thought back to the camino and the days of walking, and the next day I worked out how to walk to the church the following week. It's about 8.5 miles, so about 10km. I worked out the route -- it has some major hills, and I can walk through a number of parks, and I figure it should take me about 3 hours. I think it's a great idea! My husband thinks I'm crazy. (Hey, I'm repeating myself.) Has any one else done something like this after they get home? Or has anyone found other ways to bring the camino back home with them?
Hi, I'm fortunate. My wife started with the Camino she walked it years ago.Hello all-- My husband is telling me that I'm acting kind of crazy, and so I'm writing to find out if any one else out there is crazy like me. (My husband did not walk the camino with me.) Here is the situation--, I was at mass last week, and really couldn't focus or perhaps more accurately I couldn't stop focusing on housework, money, appointments, car repairs etc. So I thought back to the camino and the days of walking, and the next day I worked out how to walk to the church the following week. It's about 8.5 miles, so about 10km. I worked out the route -- it has some major hills, and I can walk through a number of parks, and I figure it should take me about 3 hours. I think it's a great idea! My husband thinks I'm crazy. (Hey, I'm repeating myself.) Has any one else done something like this after they get home? Or has anyone found other ways to bring the camino back home with them?
Please share how you make cafe con leche!I've only walked about 200km of the Camino Frances to date. I return for another 12 days walking at the end of September.
I think of the Camino every day while at work, I think I am less easily stressed now, less likely to get cross if some little thing goes wrong.
When I walk on my days off, I think of the Camino, and pretend (up to a point) I am walking in Spain!
When I climb a hill I think of the ascent to Orisson, remember crossing the Pyrenees and how empowering that day was for me, and wonder whether my hill is as steep as O'Cebreiro...
And when I get in from my walk, I make the best cafe con leche I am able to, or if the time is right, drink a glass of vino tinto (Rioja for preference).
I look at this forum most days, and also the various Camino groups on facebook I've joined.
I live on the Cotswold Way (a 100mile 'way' crossing the Cotswold Hills), so see a lot of hikers as they walk through my village - and I notice their boots and backpacks, and talk to them when I come face to face with them.
I regularly search the local charity shops for quick-dry sports clothes and anything that might be useful on my next Camino stage, and have to be strict with myself about visiting the big outdoor shops so I don't buy myself yet another merino vest or fleece because it might weigh less than the one I already have.
And all the above is only a small part of my Camino life now.
I think I might be obsessed...
The question I would ask myself is, "Am I crazy not to walk to church if I have the opportunity." The answer for me would be a resounding "Yes," for the reasons others have set out above. The worst that could happen is folks might wonder why you are wearing your trekking clothes to church; just think of the big smile you can give them.Hello all-- My husband is telling me that I'm acting kind of crazy, and so I'm writing to find out if any one else out there is crazy like me. (My husband did not walk the camino with me.) Here is the situation--, I was at mass last week, and really couldn't focus or perhaps more accurately I couldn't stop focusing on housework, money, appointments, car repairs etc. So I thought back to the camino and the days of walking, and the next day I worked out how to walk to the church the following week. It's about 8.5 miles, so about 10km. I worked out the route -- it has some major hills, and I can walk through a number of parks, and I figure it should take me about 3 hours. I think it's a great idea! My husband thinks I'm crazy. (Hey, I'm repeating myself.) Has any one else done something like this after they get home? Or has anyone found other ways to bring the camino back home with them?
Hello all-- My husband is telling me that I'm acting kind of crazy, and so I'm writing to find out if any one else out there is crazy like me. (My husband did not walk the camino with me.) Here is the situation--, I was at mass last week, and really couldn't focus or perhaps more accurately I couldn't stop focusing on housework, money, appointments, car repairs etc. So I thought back to the camino and the days of walking, and the next day I worked out how to walk to the church the following week. It's about 8.5 miles, so about 10km. I worked out the route -- it has some major hills, and I can walk through a number of parks, and I figure it should take me about 3 hours. I think it's a great idea! My husband thinks I'm crazy. (Hey, I'm repeating myself.) Has any one else done something like this after they get home? Or has anyone found other ways to bring the camino back home with them?
The question I would ask myself is, "Am I crazy not to walk to church if I have the opportunity." The answer for me would be a resounding "Yes," for the reasons others have set out above. The worst that could happen is folks might wonder why you are wearing your trekking clothes to church; just think of the big smile you can give them.
When I was on Camino I loved the simplicity of having with me the barest essentials and, ever since I've been back home, I've wanted to pare down my possessions to the barest minimum and live that simplicity. Now, life's circumstances are presenting me with the perfect opportunity to do just that; to get rid of everything superfluous and be root-less. I have about six months to make my decision, and I am asking myself if I would be crazy to pass up this opportunity.
Please share how you make cafe con leche!
Since my return no luck in finding anything close!
My cafe con leche is a milky coffee. I have a Nespresso machine so run off a shot of strong stuff, then pour it into half a cup of hot milk and stir. No froth, no foam, no latte.
Hi-- It's great you're planning on walking the Camino- But I think you need to move this post to a different place. It's answering my "back home again and crazy" post. Beun Camino! KateHello Camino walkers.
I recently walked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the first and only Camino I've done. I've been home for 2 months and have read this forum every day with the hope of doing a 2 week stint of the Camino. I'm obsessed with my next Camino and enjoy reading this forum every day.
I am from Australia and am interested to hear what part of the Camino I should do. I would require s luggage transfer .
Please share how you make cafe con leche!
Since my return no luck in finding anything close!
We all have each other to stay Camino obsessed, I thank the good Lord for it.
From her response above seems quite simple, so I am going to try it. But I have been told the beans are processed differently for the U.S. Than in Europe ?? So I hope that is not true.Oh, I would love to know how to make cafe con leche as well. I've missed that (amongst other things) since my return in early July.
Yes, it all comes down to the coffee itself. My version of cafe con leche is very palatable, but it is different to that in Spain. The coffee is smoother and milder in taste, though not weak.From her response above seems quite simple, so I am going to try it. But I have been told the beans are processed differently for the U.S. Than in Europe ?? So I hope that is not true.
Well if you are crazy then you are in good company. It has been nearly a year since my Camino last year and I have a desire to "stay changed." For me (and probably for most of us) the Camino had a positive affect on life. I like the little bit of improvement I see in myself and hope it continues.
I wish you all the best.
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