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Sometimes it is that simple. One step at a time...... go out, lace up your boots and walk today. Even a few steps to continue your preparation. The answer will come to you......
Just out one foot in front of the other and go. Don't plan or try to envision things for the next three or five days, you can plan for the next day in the afternoon after a shower. While enjoying a cold drink.
You will be ok. In fact, this may be one of the best moments in your life.
I often think that too much is made of walking the Caminos: training, weighing clothes, trying to figure out our etapas, which are the best socks, shoes, soaps.
I don't know what may be causing you to feel this way, but in case you are feeling overwhelmed by the idea of "walking for 5 weeks", which does sound daunting, keep in mind that you are only walking a day at a time.
Why not tell yourself you're going to try it for a day or two and if you like it you'll keep going, if not you'll return home. That way it doesn't seem like such a large undertaking?
Dear pilgrims,
Just feel I have to share my experience with you...
Yesterday was D day for me. I've been preparing for the Camino Notre for the past 5 months. Mentally and phisically. Read this forum, booked a flight to Bilbao, booked a bus to Irun, packed my bag and got on the transfer to the airport.
And then it started...
Tears just came out of nowhere and wouldn't stop... I cried like a baby, couldn't hold it in. I sat at the airport lounge looking through the window, looking at the time and when the boarding started, could not get on my feet to board on the plane. I just froze there, tears running down my cheeks...
Couldn't do it.
I planned everything. Quit my job, that was phisically and emotionaly exhausting me for the past year and decided to treat myself with a five week Camino trail. My family supports me, I'm phisically ready, time is not a problem, nor are finances...
But I just sat there...
I returned home, crushed. Been crying through the night and today I feel so sad. I'm thinking on trying again this friday but am not sure what will happen.
Did any of this happened to you?
Thank you so much. I really hope to make it. Maybe this friday, maybe some other friday...
ewy
Dear pilgrims,
Just feel I have to share my experience with you...
ewy
gave me the goosebumps. So true... No return here.Your Camino has already started..
Buen Camino, SY
... I belive there is a German bear for me somewhere outthere too...
You poor love. I'm a new member, and this is my first post, so I know nothing of the Camino yet, but this I have learned from life...
This is part of your journey for whatever reason so stop beating yourself up.
How often have you seen 'The Camino will provide' written in posts on the forum. Go with it. Yesterday wasn't the right time. In Ireland we have a saying - 'what's for you, won't pass you' and so it will prove. Your tomorrow will come. Your Camino is your Camino, whenever it happens. At least you have the preparation done, go out, lace up your boots and walk today. Even a few steps to continue your preparation. The answer will come to you......
Dear pilgrims,
Just feel I have to share my experience with you...
Yesterday was D day for me. I've been preparing for the Camino Notre for the past 5 months. Mentally and phisically. Read this forum, booked a flight to Bilbao, booked a bus to Irun, packed my bag and got on the transfer to the airport.
And then it started...
Tears just came out of nowhere and wouldn't stop... I cried like a baby, couldn't hold it in. I sat at the airport lounge looking through the window, looking at the time and when the boarding started, could not get on my feet to board on the plane. I just froze there, tears running down my cheeks...
Couldn't do it.
I planned everything. Quit my job, that was phisically and emotionaly exhausting me for the past year and decided to treat myself with a five week Camino trail. My family supports me, I'm phisically ready, time is not a problem, nor are finances...
But I just sat there...
I returned home, crushed. Been crying through the night and today I feel so sad. I'm thinking on trying again this friday but am not sure what will happen.
Did any of this happened to you?
Thank you so much. I really hope to make it. Maybe this friday, maybe some other friday...
ewy
I know that everyone means well when they call the Camino a "life changing experience", but I think that it can put a lot of pressure on people.Millions have done this life changing and beautiful adventure and have come back to their homes anew.
Why not tell yourself you're going to try it for a day or two and if you like it you'll keep going, if not you'll return home. That way it doesn't seem like such a large undertaking?
My dear all, so much wisdom in your lines...
Thank you so much for your support. Today I feel strangely calm, like I've cried out all my fears, doubts and disappointments.
@SYates your line
gave me the goosebumps. So true... No return here.
Tomorrow @poogeyejr I'm doing just as u suggested, walking...
@StepheninDC you have no ideaAll the crazy things I have to share and so much to learn from you all. I belive there is a German bear for me somewhere outthere too...
However this works out, I'll let you know...
Thank you for being with me.
ewy
Dear pilgrims,
Just feel I have to share my experience with you...
ewy
I agree, I think the Camino Frances is the best way to start. I was anxious and fearful and all I wanted to do was turn around and go back home.. I'm glad I didn't do that. It was the best experience of my life and I have since done the Portuguese Camino and two other long distance walks, the European Peacewalk and Tour Mont BlancEwy, have you walked the Camino Frances yet?
If not, that may be the best "first Camino" to do.
Once you're done it, you know the ropes and the other routes don't feel so daunting.
At any rate, you are smart to follow your gut, in my opinion.
There could be a very good reason you need to stick close to home.
You poor love. I'm a new member, and this is my first post, so I know nothing of the Camino yet, but this I have learned from life...
This is part of your journey for whatever reason so stop beating yourself up.
How often have you seen 'The Camino will provide' written in posts on the forum. Go with it. Yesterday wasn't the right time. In Ireland we have a saying - 'what's for you, won't pass you' and so it will prove. Your tomorrow will come. Your Camino is your Camino, whenever it happens. At least you have the preparation done, go out, lace up your boots and walk today. Even a few steps to continue your preparation. The answer will come to you......
Dear pilgrims,
Just feel I have to share my experience with you...
Yesterday was D day for me. I've been preparing for the Camino Notre for the past 5 months. Mentally and phisically. Read this forum, booked a flight to Bilbao, booked a bus to Irun, packed my bag and got on the transfer to the airport.
And then it started...
Tears just came out of nowhere and wouldn't stop... I cried like a baby, couldn't hold it in. I sat at the airport lounge looking through the window, looking at the time and when the boarding started, could not get on my feet to board on the plane. I just froze there, tears running down my cheeks...
Couldn't do it.
I planned everything. Quit my job, that was phisically and emotionaly exhausting me for the past year and decided to treat myself with a five week Camino trail. My family supports me, I'm phisically ready, time is not a problem, nor are finances...
But I just sat there...
I returned home, crushed. Been crying through the night and today I feel so sad. I'm thinking on trying again this friday but am not sure what will happen.
Did any of this happened to you?
Thank you so much. I really hope to make it. Maybe this friday, maybe some other friday...
ewy
The Camino is waiting for you.....I hope you got on that plane......nothing is easy at the beginning....the beauty comes once you take the first step....we were all scared at some point I think...at least I was in both my caminos....hope you are already there and walking!!!!Dear pilgrims,
Just feel I have to share my experience with you...
Yesterday was D day for me. I've been preparing for the Camino Notre for the past 5 months. Mentally and phisically. Read this forum, booked a flight to Bilbao, booked a bus to Irun, packed my bag and got on the transfer to the airport.
And then it started...
Tears just came out of nowhere and wouldn't stop... I cried like a baby, couldn't hold it in. I sat at the airport lounge looking through the window, looking at the time and when the boarding started, could not get on my feet to board on the plane. I just froze there, tears running down my cheeks...
Couldn't do it.
I planned everything. Quit my job, that was phisically and emotionaly exhausting me for the past year and decided to treat myself with a five week Camino trail. My family supports me, I'm phisically ready, time is not a problem, nor are finances...
But I just sat there...
I returned home, crushed. Been crying through the night and today I feel so sad. I'm thinking on trying again this friday but am not sure what will happen.
Did any of this happened to you?
Thank you so much. I really hope to make it. Maybe this friday, maybe some other friday...
ewy
I am no special person on dealing with anything like this. But I sense that all you need to do is take a few deep breaths then go. A miracle will happen when you arrive and meet your first pilgrims where "The Way" begins. I did my first Camino last August....
Dear pilgrims,
Just feel I have to share my experience with you...
Yesterday was D day for me. I've been preparing for the Camino Norte for the past 5 months. Mentally and phisically. Read this forum, booked a flight to Bilbao, booked a bus to Irun, packed my bag and got on the transfer to the airport.
And then it started...
Tears just came out of nowhere and wouldn't stop... I cried like a baby, couldn't hold it in. I sat at the airport lounge looking through the window, looking at the time and when the boarding started, could not get on my feet to board on the plane. I just froze there, tears running down my cheeks...
Couldn't do it.
I planned everything. Quit my job, that was phisically and emotionaly exhausting me for the past year and decided to treat myself with a five week Camino trail. My family supports me, I'm phisically ready, time is not a problem, nor are finances...
But I just sat there...
I returned home, crushed. Been crying through the night and today I feel so sad. I'm thinking on trying again this friday but am not sure what will happen.
Did any of this happened to you?
Thank you so much. I really hope to make it. Maybe this friday, maybe some other friday...
ewy
I also have to disagree with the comments about the Norte not being the right route for you. It is the first route for many and not odd at all. Many people end up walking the Frances because they think it's the only Camino, and now well, it's turned into Disneyland. On the Norte you will most likely walk alone unless you want to,walk with someone, but find yourself in busy albergues in the evening. You will also find places for breaks during the day, including food. Don't worry, just go. You will be just fine.
Hi Ewy,Dear pilgrims,
Just feel I have to share my experience with you...
Yesterday was D day for me. I've been preparing for the Camino Notre for the past 5 months. Mentally and phisically. Read this forum, booked a flight to Bilbao, booked a bus to Irun, packed my bag and got on the transfer to the airport.
And then it started...
Tears just came out of nowhere and wouldn't stop... I cried like a baby, couldn't hold it in. I sat at the airport lounge looking through the window, looking at the time and when the boarding started, could not get on my feet to board on the plane. I just froze there, tears running down my cheeks...
Couldn't do it.
I planned everything. Quit my job, that was phisically and emotionaly exhausting me for the past year and decided to treat myself with a five week Camino trail. My family supports me, I'm phisically ready, time is not a problem, nor are finances...
But I just sat there...
I returned home, crushed. Been crying through the night and today I feel so sad. I'm thinking on trying again this friday but am not sure what will happen.
Did any of this happened to you?
Thank you so much. I really hope to make it. Maybe this friday, maybe some other friday...
ewy
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