For Virgin pilgrims - newbies

[David]

Hi - us ancient old timers know this one .. but this is for you, if you are planning and getting ready to go .... All will be Well.

 

[C clearly]

us ancient old timers know this one

I do???

 

[JimG59]

I’ll remember this when I start, at 63, my first Camino from StJPdP on 21-September.

 

[K_Lynn]

I had panic attacks every day for a month before I got on the plane. Did I really want to do this or did I just think I did? I did really want to do it and I'm so happy I did.

 

[Nanouk]

I’ll remember this when I start, at 63, my first Camino from StJPdP on 21-September.

And I will when I start my first at 82!

 

[howardd5]

I had panic attacks every day for a month before I got on the plane. Did I really want to do this or did I just think I did? I did really want to do it and I'm so happy I did.

Your largest regret in the later life is not what you did but what you didn’t do.

 

[asl]

Hi - us ancient old timers know this one .. but this is for you, if you are planning and getting ready to go .... All will be Well.

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Thank you. I will remember this.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

And I will when I start my first at 82!

Outstanding! Very impressive !

 

[Helen Robinson]

Hi - us ancient old timers know this one .. but this is for you, if you are planning and getting ready to go .... All will be Well.

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I love this. A good reminder for every day.

 

[Kasee]

Hi - us ancient old timers know this one .. but this is for you, if you are planning and getting ready to go .... All will be Well.

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I’m less than two weeks from my start in SJPP. Definitely meeting the fear.

 

[lt56ny]

I’m less than two weeks from my start in SJPP. Definitely meeting the fear.

There is nothing wrong with fear. It is being afraid of the fear that can be paralyzing. With each step you take that first day your fears will melt away and you will be a step closer to letting go and letting the camino teach you what you need. A step closer to realize no matter who you are with you are walking your own camino and it is 100% yours. No matter who you are with and love, together we walk alone. Buen Camino.

 

[Kasee]

There is nothing wrong with fear. It is being afraid of the fear that can be paralyzing. With each step you take that first day your fears will melt away and you will be a step closer to letting go and letting the camino teach you what you need. A step closer to realize no matter who you are with you are walking your own camino and it is 100% yours. No matter who you are with and love, together we walk alone. Buen Camino.

Thank you for your wise words. I agree that there isn't anything wrong with fear and I think I might be a little concerned if I weren't a bit anxious about walking from SJPP to Muxia for six weeks.

 

[Lexicos]

I’m less than two weeks from my start in SJPP. Definitely meeting the fear.

We’ll be only days apart Kasee, along with many others before and after. It’ll be my third Camino. Don’t worry. You’ll be with friends and the Spanish have been hosting pilgrims on that route for hundreds of years. Ask and you’ll always get help, and you’re certainly not alone and not the only one who gets a bit nervous. It’ll be fine. Respect your body, set your pace and enjoy.

 

[Kasee]

We’ll be only days apart Kasee, along with many others before and after. It’ll be my third Camino. Don’t worry. You’ll be with friends and the Spanish have been hosting pilgrims on that route for hundreds of years. Ask and you’ll always get help, and you’re certainly not alone and not the only one who gets a bit nervous. It’ll be fine. Respect your body, set your pace and enjoy.

Thank you! That’s very comforting. I hope that we cross paths!

 

[Hilary Van Norstrand]

I’ll remember this when I start, at 63, my first Camino from StJPdP on 21-September.

I begin my 4th Camino from SJPP on 24 September. Maybe I’ll see you.

 

[Marbe2]

No fear…was quite excited!

 

[lt56ny]

Thank you for your wise words. I agree that there isn't anything wrong with fear and I think I might be a little concerned if I weren't a bit anxious about walking from SJPP to Muxia for six weeks.

You are exactly right about that. Even though I have walked six caminos I have never started one without at least some anxiety and concern. The difference now is it is less and I get over it more quickly! Buen Camino.

 

[KariannNor]

Start aprox 25 aug, probably Burgos-Santiago depending how many days I get available. Absolutely a newbie to this madness. Like to think I'll just jump into it with no worries, but last weeks given me about twenty thousand questions and fears.. ;-)

 

[Dani7]

Hi - us ancient old timers know this one .. but this is for you, if you are planning and getting ready to go .... All will be Well.

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