First Camino

[Tommybhoy]

Hey fellow pilgrims, I'm in my hotel room in Bayonne and can't sleep due to the excitement and trepidation I'm feeling at beginning the Camino Frances tomorrow morning. The planning and preparation over the last nine months has been done and I'm good to go. Training has been limited due to work constraints, but I'm ready nonetheless.
I believe that had I not had the guidance and advice of Camino 'angels' on our forum, then the journey for me would be based on blind luck and faith. From the two layers of socks to a well researched packing list, the support has been there.
To name but a few, I would like to thank for practical advice @Mark Lee and @Bradypus. Our own Camino "Yoda" @SYates (wisdom, not looks!!) and of course the untouchable @mspath , who's advice and guidance with websites, equipment etc. is priceless. Without yours and many others advice/help on this invaluable resource, I might never have taken that first step....
Buen Camino
Thomas

 

[CdnDreamer]

Buen camino!

 

[patk]

Hey fellow pilgrims, I'm in my hotel room in Bayonne and can't sleep due to the excitement and trepidation I'm feeling at beginning the Camino Frances tomorrow morning. The planning and preparation over the last nine months has been done and I'm good to go. Training has been limited due to work constraints, but I'm ready nonetheless.
I believe that had I not had the guidance and advice of Camino 'angels' on our forum, then the journey for me would be based on blind luck and faith. From the two layers of socks to a well researched packing list, the support has been there.
To name but a few, I would like to thank for practical advice @Mark Lee and @Bradypus. Our own Camino "Yoda" @SYates (wisdom, not looks!!) and of course the untouchable @mspath , who's advice and guidance with websites, equipment etc. is priceless. Without yours and many others advice/help on this invaluable resource, I might never have taken that first step....
Buen Camino
Thomas

Buen camino, Thomas! and if you think you are getting a blister change shoes asap to sandals.

 

[Bradypus]

I hope you are well on your way now and enjoying that spectacular first day! Green with envy here just thinking about it. I still remember the vultures near the summit and shouting at them: "B****r off - I'm not dead yet!" Ultreia!

 

[SYates]

Buen Camino! SY

 

[movinmaggie]

Buen Camino Tommybhoy. It will be an amazing journey. I'll be walking in Scotland come Spring (ancestoral home).Your friends will be looking for you on 'Live on the Camino'. Stay safe.

 

[Margaret A]

beginning the Camino Frances tomorrow morning.

I hope today has been a wonderful experience and that you are well and truly on your Way! We will be following in your footsteps in two weeks time ;-) Buen Camino

 

[angus55morrison]

Hey fellow pilgrims, I'm in my hotel room in Bayonne and can't sleep due to the excitement and trepidation I'm feeling at beginning the Camino Frances tomorrow morning. The planning and preparation over the last nine months has been done and I'm good to go. Training has been limited due to work constraints, but I'm ready nonetheless.
I believe that had I not had the guidance and advice of Camino 'angels' on our forum, then the journey for me would be based on blind luck and faith. From the two layers of socks to a well researched packing list, the support has been there.
To name but a few, I would like to thank for practical advice @Mark Lee and @Bradypus. Our own Camino "Yoda" @SYates (wisdom, not looks!!) and of course the untouchable @mspath , who's advice and guidance with websites, equipment etc. is priceless. Without yours and many others advice/help on this invaluable resource, I might never have taken that first step....
Buen Camino
Thomas

All the best ,on your Camino ,soak it in like a sponge ,I found you get stronger as you progress from stage to stage .If you struggle take it tree to tree stone to stone ,plenty water ,enjoy the people places and pilgrimage. Buen Camino.

 

[MTtoCamino]

If you can update us on what you think when you arrive in Pamplona. It is an interesting thing as how perspective changes as you move along.
Buen Camino
Keith

 

[VNwalking]

Super. Buen Camino, Thomas!