CF starting in Leon May 2020 first timer

[Belcat]

Already posted this in the class of 2020 but want to add it to the calender :
Decided for the CF in May (first time, taking it slowly and starting in Léon). If all goes well, hope to have time to walk to muxia or finisterre. Have been thinking about the Camino since a few years and can’t get it out of my mind. Reading avidly all I can find now and planning my preparation from 01/01 onwards. Got a “Buen camino” from my boss when I told him I wanted to take off the whole month of May
Going solo. Need some time for myself after losing a son, losing the fight to save my marriage, losing my parents, worrying about my other son who is transgender and autistic... don’t worry, am still an optimistic and gratefull person full of laughter with a large supporting family !

 

[Togabogie]

Sounds like you need a camino i hope it is everything you hope for and enjoy it

 

[Belcat]

Sounds like you need a camino i hope it is everything you hope for and enjoy it

Thx!

 

[VNwalking]

Welcome, @Belcat.
May the way bring solace, and space to 'digest' all that's happened (and is happening) in your life.
It's good at that.
You are very fortunate in your boss, BTW! Wonderful.

My first camino was from Leon, and it was a perfect introduction. Long enough to get a real sense of the Camino, and short enough not to be too intimidating.
Buen camino!

 

[Belcat]

Welcome, @Belcat.
May the way bring solace, and space to 'digest' all that's happened (and is happening) in your life.
It's good at that.
You are very fortunate in your boss, BTW! Wonderful.

My first camino was from Leon, and it was a perfect introduction. Long enough to get a real sense of the Camino, and short enough not to be too intimidating.
Buen camino!

Thx!
And thx for the positive comment on starting from Leon, it is very reassuring.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I hope you will find the Camino to be calming and healing.
Take a day or two to enjoy Leon - it's a wonderful city!
Buen Camino!

 

[Belcat]

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Already posted this in the class of 2020 but want to add it to the calender :
Decided for the CF in May (first time, taking it slowly and starting in Léon). If all goes well, hope to have time to walk to muxia or finisterre. Have been thinking about the Camino since a few years and can’t get it out of my mind. Reading avidly all I can find now and planning my preparation from 01/01 onwards. Got a “Buen camino” from my boss when I told him I wanted to take off the whole month of May
Going solo. Need some time for myself after losing a son, losing the fight to save my marriage, losing my parents, worrying about my other son who is transgender and autistic... don’t worry, am still an optimistic and gratefull person full of laughter with a large supporting family !

I hope you will find the Camino to be calming and healing.
Take a day or two to enjoy Leon - it's a wonderful city!
Buen Camino!

Thx, will do!

 

[Ksalud]

My first Camino also was from Leon.
Alone but not alone.
An intro to 5 others which followed

 

[Angela Stewart]

I am leaving St Jean on the 17th April with my sister so could possibly meet up with you along the way. Isn’t it exciting to be planning this great adventure?
Have a wonderful walk,
Buen Camino!

 

[Belcat]

My first Camino also was from Leon.
Alone but not alone.
An intro to 5 others which followed

Alone and not alone, that is exactly what I am hoping for.

 

[Belcat]

I am leaving St Jean on the 17th April with my sister so could possibly meet up with you along the way. Isn’t it exciting to be planning this great adventure?
Have a wonderful walk,
Buen Camino!

Yes, feeling the same way, exciting and so looking forward to it, a little bit apprehensive too, but that is normal I think.
Buen Camino ! God willing, we’ll meet.

 

[Mark McCarthy]

Please give yourself a couple of days in Leon it is my favourite city on the Camino. I suggest the Hotel Paris on the Calle Ancha.

 

[California Norma]

Already posted this in the class of 2020 but want to add it to the calender :
Decided for the CF in May (first time, taking it slowly and starting in Léon). If all goes well, hope to have time to walk to muxia or finisterre. Have been thinking about the Camino since a few years and can’t get it out of my mind. Reading avidly all I can find now and planning my preparation from 01/01 onwards. Got a “Buen camino” from my boss when I told him I wanted to take off the whole month of May
Going solo. Need some time for myself after losing a son, losing the fight to save my marriage, losing my parents, worrying about my other son who is transgender and autistic... don’t worry, am still an optimistic and gratefull person full of laughter with a large supporting family !

California Norma. This will be one of the best things you could do for yourself. I walked The Primativo with two of my adult sons. Together, separate, alone, it was the best. Never felt afraid even as I got lost and arrived at the hostel at ten in the evening, mostly felt silly for missing the marker. People wonderful, area is fabulous.
Time to think, daydream, talk with my boys, and oh no....another mountain?
Have fun, break in your shoes and take trekking poles.

 

[Belcat]

Please give yourself a couple of days in Leon it is my favourite city on the Camino. I suggest the Hotel Paris on the Calle Ancha.

Thx for the tip!

 

[Belcat]

California Norma. This will be one of the best things you could do for yourself. I walked The Primativo with two of my adult sons. Together, separate, alone, it was the best. Never felt afraid even as I got lost and arrived at the hostel at ten in the evening, mostly felt silly for missing the marker. People wonderful, area is fabulous.
Time to think, daydream, talk with my boys, and oh no....another mountain?
Have fun, break in your shoes and take trekking poles.

Thx! Will do, have 4 months to get ready. My daughter just bought me a “training watch” for my birthday

 

[Mima1965]

Already posted this in the class of 2020 but want to add it to the calender :
Decided for the CF in May (first time, taking it slowly and starting in Léon). If all goes well, hope to have time to walk to muxia or finisterre. Have been thinking about the Camino since a few years and can’t get it out of my mind. Reading avidly all I can find now and planning my preparation from 01/01 onwards. Got a “Buen camino” from my boss when I told him I wanted to take off the whole month of May
Going solo. Need some time for myself after losing a son, losing the fight to save my marriage, losing my parents, worrying about my other son who is transgender and autistic... don’t worry, am still an optimistic and gratefull person full of laughter with a large supporting family !

Already posted this in the class of 2020 but want to add it to the calender :
Decided for the CF in May (first time, taking it slowly and starting in Léon). If all goes well, hope to have time to walk to muxia or finisterre. Have been thinking about the Camino since a few years and can’t get it out of my mind. Reading avidly all I can find now and planning my preparation from 01/01 onwards. Got a “Buen camino” from my boss when I told him I wanted to take off the whole month of May
Going solo. Need some time for myself after losing a son, losing the fight to save my marriage, losing my parents, worrying about my other son who is transgender and autistic... don’t worry, am still an optimistic and gratefull person full of laughter with a large supporting family !

Ultreya buena peregrina!

 

[Belcat]

Thx! You too!