Ending a Camino earlier than planned

[IngridF]

So I am back in Madrid returning home 20 days earlier than planned.
The reason is less important then how I feel about it...disappointed a bit numb and at the same time glad to go home.

I know there is always a next time...maybe.
2021...seems reasonable.

Ultreia

 

[SabsP]

All the best Ingrid...and thank you for the volunteering.
Good trip home and as ever : Ultreia! Stay safe.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

You must feel really bummed. Been there, done that.

 

[SYates]

So sorry to hear that! Ohren steif halten! Buen Camino de la Vida, SY

 

[Mike Savage]

I'm sorry you are going home sooner that expected Ingrid, I hope everything works out for the best and that you are able to return. Stay in touch here.

Safe travels home.

 

[Saint Mike II]

So I am back in Madrid returning home 20 days earlier than planned.
The reason is less important then how I feel about it...disappointed a bit numb and at the same time glad to go home.

I know there is always a next time...maybe. 2021...seems reasonable. Ultreia

Hola @IngridF , bummer. Yes ending ones Camino with the job not finished is never fun. The disappointment will eventually subside. As for returning in 2021, well as a TV commercial use to say "please consider" - 2021 is a Holy Year (ie St James day 25 July falls on a Sunday), so based on all the talk it the Camino Frances will be totally over crowded. So if you can find an alternate year that would be my suggestion. Oh BTW - you can resume your camino from the point were you finished this time - just be sure to get a stamp in your credenzial from this point. Buen Camino!

 

[Magwood]

Hope all's well with you and yours Ingrid. Sorry that another year has passed without us crossing paths.
Safe journey home
Maggie

 

[NualaOC]

Wishing you well, Ingrid. Hope you have many happy memories of your time on the Camino this year.

 

[mla1]

Very sorry. I hope you will have good memories of your time volunteering. I will have made a big difference to others.

 

[IngridF]

Hola @IngridF , bummer. Yes ending ones Camino with the job not finished is never fun. The disappointment will eventually subside. As for returning in 2021, well as a TV commercial use to say "please consider" - 2021 is a Holy Year (ie St James day 25 July falls on a Sunday), so based on all the talk it the Camino Frances will be totally over crowded. So if you can find an alternate year that would be my suggestion. Oh BTW - you can resume your camino from the point were you finished this time - just be sure to get a stamp in your credenzial from this point. Buen Camino!

Yes I know ...I worked at the pilgrims office the first 2 weeks in July. I choose 2021 because of the Holy year...I would like to walk through the door...

 

[LTfit]

Glad we had the opportunity to meet in Santiago - thanks to Sybille

By volunteering in the Pilgrim's Office and in the albergue in Grado you for sure made a positive contribution and impact on other pilgrims' Caminos.

Wish you well (from someone who was forced to stop her second Camino).

Ultreia
LT

 

[jerbear]

All will be ok. Walk with your head up, sholders and smile. Buen camino see you in 21 God willin.

 

[naplesdon]

So sorry to hear that. See you next time around.

 

[gittiharre]

Can imagine how you feel. Just had to stop Le Puy route after 8 days of the 21 days planned. Feeling grumpy and miserable and "unfinished" ..back in New Zealand in rainy winter. Could not go back to work as temp in place and have wasted 3 weeks of valuable annual leave. I am spitting with frustration.

 

[IngridF]

Can imagine how you feel. Just had to stop Le Puy route after 8 days of the 21 days planned. Feeling grumpy and miserable and "unfinished" ..back in New Zealand in rainy winter. Could not go back to work as temp in place and have wasted 3 weeks of valuable annual leave. I am spitting with frustration.

I know how you feel...

 

[KinkyOne]

Draga Ingrid,
Upam, da bo s teboj in tvojimi vse v redu in da se boš srečna vrnila na Camino.
Lepo bodi in pazi nase!

(Dear Ingrid,
I hope all will be well with you and yours and that you will happily come back to Camino.
Be well and take care!)

Boštjan

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Can imagine how you feel. Just had to stop Le Puy route after 8 days of the 21 days planned. Feeling grumpy and miserable and "unfinished" ..back in New Zealand in rainy winter. Could not go back to work as temp in place and have wasted 3 weeks of valuable annual leave. I am spitting with frustration.

Urgh, so sorry. I for once had 7 weeks, and was forced home with a still bummed knee after 3 weeks.

 

[JennyH94]

So sorry to hear this news Ingrid. You have done an INCREDIBLE amount of good while on your camino this year - you have been intrepid, you have put emotional and soul pain from injury in the past, IN THE PAST, and you have gone out on a limb to help pilgrims - at the Pilgrims Office, at Grado and out on those ancient and magical paths themselves - for example, young Alex at Sahagun.

It was a pleasure and a privilege to have the time walking with you from Moratinos to Leon - these are treasured memories Ingrid.

With love -
Jenny xxx

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Never lose hope. For without it, we have nothing............

 

[IngridF]

Much love back

So sorry to hear this news Ingrid. You have done an INCREDIBLE amount of good while on your camino this year - you have been intrepid, you have put emotional and soul pain from injury in the past, IN THE PAST, and you have gone out on a limb to help pilgrims - at the Pilgrims Office, at Grado and out on those ancient and magical paths themselves - for example, young Alex at Sahagun.

It was a pleasure and a privilege to have the time walking with you from Moratinos to Leon - these are treasured memories Ingrid.

With love -
Jenny xxx

And the privilege was mine...I wonder how young Alex has faired Xoxo

 

[JennyH94]

Much love back

And the privilege was mine...I wonder how young Alex has faired Xoxo

Cheers Ingrid - pilgrim sisters that we are! Hmmm - I hope young Alex had a wonderful camino, that he gained insights and that his time in London with the acting classes is going tremendously. He is indeed a very special young man.
Camino hugs and much love -
Jenny xoxo

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Ingrid, I am always sorry when things don't go as planned. Plans, especially for those of us a bit older, are hopes. We look forward to the "escape" of a Camino while working, attending to aging relatives, attending to young relatives, and the day to day. Going on Camino is our reset and joy.

I hope that your health, legs, feet, family, and health is doing okay, and I know that any and all of those elements can throw a monkey wrench in the best-laid plans very quickly.

 

[docpam]

So I am back in Madrid returning home 20 days earlier than planned.
The reason is less important then how I feel about it...disappointed a bit numb and at the same time glad to go home.

I know there is always a next time...maybe.
2021...seems reasonable.

Ultreia

These things happen. We have to look at the positive side. I became injured 2 days away from Santiago - grr. I stayed at a wonderful private albergue. When I arrived home I still had difficulty walking but ...
The albergue was good. The bar in the albergue was good. The albergue staff drove me to the airport as I could not walk, or catch a bus or train. Wifi was good and I had a Kindle, so I read and read.
Next year I hope to go back and finish it! Being positive is part of the Camino.

 

[Joseph McGonagle]

So I am back in Madrid returning home 20 days earlier than planned.
The reason is less important then how I feel about it...disappointed a bit numb and at the same time glad to go home.

I know there is always a next time...maybe.
2021...seems reasonable.

Ultreia

Your journey ended when it was supposed to end. There is a higher power guiding our actions. The same power which will guide you to return if that is willed.

 

[gracethepilgrim]

Sorry to hear your plans went slightly ‘askew’ @IngridF . I’m sure your extra-curricular activities will give you wonderful memories along with your camino ones.
Another path awaits. Savour the smiles. Buen camino in 2021.

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

The best outlook, you were already commited to return before you left.

 

[IngridF]

Your journey ended when it was supposed to end. There is a higher power guiding our actions. The same power which will guide you to return if that is willed.

Yes there was... I am sitting in emergency with my daughter who broke her ankle badly last night and needs surgery. Thank goodness I am home

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi, Ingrid, I just saw this thread now and wanted to commiserate, since I also have had to end a camino prior to the anticipated date and place. Once the immediate sting wore off, it fell into the "life disappointment" category, but at the time it felt like it should go in the "huge tragedy" box. You didn't seem to wallow in self-pity like I did when I had to stop walking the Vdlp in Cáceres. I will try to follow your much better example the next time this happens!

And best wishes for a good recovery for your daughter. There may be no scientific evidence to back this up, but I'll bet a mother's presence makes this all easier for her.

I also plan to be in Santiago in 2021 so we will have to have a proper reunion! Laurie

 

[Anna Russell]

So I am back in Madrid returning home 20 days earlier than planned.
The reason is less important then how I feel about it...disappointed a bit numb and at the same time glad to go home.

I know there is always a next time...maybe.
2021...seems reasonable.

Ultreia

Hi Ingrid,
I also had to abort my Camino once I got to Estella. I injured my foot and ended up going to the hospital in Pamplona. I was so very disappointed and in a bit of a funk once I got home. But with a badly sprained foot I just could not walk. But I will be back hopefully in 2019!

Anna