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Does it ever stop – and do I want it to?

Turga

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Time of past OR future Camino
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The day after tomorrow, early morning, I will be off on my fourth Camino. All travel arrangements are in place, I have been training, all equipment are sorted out and I can pack my backpack with everything in a couple of minutes. I mean, I have done this before, so why am I still feeling tense, excited, even slightly nervous? It oughta be like ‘just another day in the office’, right?

Perhaps it’s because I never was able to practice the art of ‘going without any expectations’. I do have expectations, a lot! As I have said it before, if I didn’t have expectations I would never get out of the couch. I also know that reality may well turn out to be different from my expectations and that I have to be ready to embrace those new circumstances – which just makes the whole thing even more exciting. I like my expectations, but we are all different.

Anyway, as usual I will be doing my Camino ‘off-line’, only contact to home-base in case of crisis, no forum or ‘live from the Camino’, I want to be where I am, mentally as well as physically and experience whatever happens undisturbed (yes I know, very egocentric).

So for now, ‘hasta luego’ :)
 
Ideal pocket guides for during & after your Camino. Each weighs only 1.4 oz (40g)!
The day after tomorrow, early morning, I will be off on my fourth Camino. All travel arrangements are in place, I have been training, all equipment are sorted out and I can pack my backpack with everything in a couple of minutes. I mean, I have done this before, so why am I still feeling tense, excited, even slightly nervous? It oughta be like ‘just another day in the office’, right?

Perhaps it’s because I never was able to practice the art of ‘going without any expectations’. I do have expectations, a lot! As I have said it before, if I didn’t have expectations I would never get out of the couch. I also know that reality may well turn out to be different from my expectations and that I have to be ready to embrace those new circumstances – which just makes the whole thing even more exciting. I like my expectations, but we are all different.

Anyway, as usual I will be doing my Camino ‘off-line’, only contact to home-base in case of crisis, no forum or ‘live from the Camino’, I want to be where I am, mentally as well as physically and experience whatever happens undisturbed (yes I know, very egocentric).

So for now, ‘hasta luego’ :)
but not even, thanks?
I hear you?
You are still at home, Turga!
Wishing you the very best. 🐾
 
The day after tomorrow, early morning, I will be off on my fourth Camino. All travel arrangements are in place, I have been training, all equipment are sorted out and I can pack my backpack with everything in a couple of minutes. I mean, I have done this before, so why am I still feeling tense, excited, even slightly nervous? It oughta be like ‘just another day in the office’, right?

Perhaps it’s because I never was able to practice the art of ‘going without any expectations’. I do have expectations, a lot! As I have said it before, if I didn’t have expectations I would never get out of the couch. I also know that reality may well turn out to be different from my expectations and that I have to be ready to embrace those new circumstances – which just makes the whole thing even more exciting. I like my expectations, but we are all different.

Anyway, as usual I will be doing my Camino ‘off-line’, only contact to home-base in case of crisis, no forum or ‘live from the Camino’, I want to be where I am, mentally as well as physically and experience whatever happens undisturbed (yes I know, very egocentric).

So for now, ‘hasta luego’ :)
Enjoy your self Turga. 🙏
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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
The day after tomorrow, early morning, I will be off on my fourth Camino. All travel arrangements are in place, I have been training, all equipment are sorted out and I can pack my backpack with everything in a couple of minutes. I mean, I have done this before, so why am I still feeling tense, excited, even slightly nervous? It oughta be like ‘just another day in the office’, right?

Perhaps it’s because I never was able to practice the art of ‘going without any expectations’. I do have expectations, a lot! As I have said it before, if I didn’t have expectations I would never get out of the couch. I also know that reality may well turn out to be different from my expectations and that I have to be ready to embrace those new circumstances – which just makes the whole thing even more exciting. I like my expectations, but we are all different.

Anyway, as usual I will be doing my Camino ‘off-line’, only contact to home-base in case of crisis, no forum or ‘live from the Camino’, I want to be where I am, mentally as well as physically and experience whatever happens undisturbed (yes I know, very egocentric).

So for now, ‘hasta luego’ :)
Oh Turga, I know what you are experiencing.I’m preparing for my second Camino, leaving from SJPDP September 7th, and too am feeling the nervousness, the stress and most of all the excitement
I’m so ready for this journey as I know you probably are too. Enjoy and trust!!
Buen Camino!!
Chuck
 
The day after tomorrow, early morning, I will be off on my fourth Camino. All travel arrangements are in place, I have been training, all equipment are sorted out and I can pack my backpack with everything in a couple of minutes. I mean, I have done this before, so why am I still feeling tense, excited, even slightly nervous? It oughta be like ‘just another day in the office’, right?

Perhaps it’s because I never was able to practice the art of ‘going without any expectations’. I do have expectations, a lot! As I have said it before, if I didn’t have expectations I would never get out of the couch. I also know that reality may well turn out to be different from my expectations and that I have to be ready to embrace those new circumstances – which just makes the whole thing even more exciting. I like my expectations, but we are all different.

Anyway, as usual I will be doing my Camino ‘off-line’, only contact to home-base in case of crisis, no forum or ‘live from the Camino’, I want to be where I am, mentally as well as physically and experience whatever happens undisturbed (yes I know, very egocentric).

So for now, ‘hasta luego’ :)

Oh!

Wow!

Wish I were going too!

Have a blast!

Buen camino.
 
A selection of Camino Jewellery
Yes @Kirkie
He's also done one Walking which I read yesterday.
Both had some little gems hidden in them.
 
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-

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