First post - 3rd camino (maybe)

[AstridDK]

Hi everybody!
I've been a lurker on here for quite a while, but now I finally decided to come out of the shadows.

I've walked the camino twice: Saint Jean -> Santiago in 2012 and Lisbon -> Santiago in 2013.
Right now I'm seriously comtemplating a third camino (july this year).

I've got the time, I've got the money and I even have all the links for the flight- and traintickets bookmarked, so now all there's left to do is to actually book them.
However, I still find my self hesitant. What if it won't live up to my expectations? My first camino was so amazing that I'm afraid of ruining that memory. I met the love of my life, whom I am now living with in a happy and loving relationship. He sadly won't be able to go with me, so
now by walking the camino on my own, I almost feel like I will be making the camino "my thing" instead of "our lovestory".
Am I being stupid (if I even make sense?) or should I just get it together and book the tickets?

 

[Deleted member 3000]

What if it won't live up to my expectations?

Just lower your expectations!

 

[Justin Yoo]

My first camino was so amazing that I'm afraid of ruining that memory.

As a fellow pilgrim doing the Camino a third time, my very first time was also extremely special. I thought my first experience was gonna overshadow my second one. However, I ended up having a blast and the people I met were just as equally awesome. I understand the hesitation but forget it and just leap into it! It is the same trek but no Camino is the same. Buen Camino!

 

[wayfarer]

Welcome AstridDK, have no expectations and you will not be disappointed, let the Camino guide you. Book the tickets and go with the flow.
Buen Camino.

 

[Mike Savage]

Welcome AstridDK, book the tickets and Buen Camino!

 

[Ahhhs]

Go.

 

[Thomas1962]

Being ready to meet disappointments makes life free and easy.
Having appointments only is a possibility too.
Buen Camino!

 

[scruffy1]

Shalom AstridDK and Greetings from Jerusalem,
I understand your hesitations so allow me to offer a radical and revolutionary idea. Yes by all means walk the Camino but walk a different Camino. Lisbon-Porto for example. The Portuguese are among the kindest and warmest people I have ever met. No? Le Puy or Vezelay both marvelous-very similar to Camino Frances and yet totally different! Camino Norte if you like rain, Camino... there are so many different ways to arrive in Santiago, do a bit of sniffing around and walk a different Camino!

 

[AstridDK]

Thanks everybody! I booked the tickets today I will be walking from Saint Jean Pied de Port and my boyfriend will then be joining me in Leon. I can't wait!