Maple Leaf Walker
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I was pickpocketed in Madrid and started my Camino with no credit or debit cards, and still had a wonderful Camino.My flight is booked. I'm testing my newer gear and still finding ways to keep trimming down the weight of my pack to under 10kg. Focusing on simplicity. I'm doubling my daily walking regime. Bought the excellent Wise Camino Guide for my iPad mini. I've also told friends and associates of my plans so that I can't back out.
All I have to now--for the next eight weeks before I land in Spain--is to resist all my lingering doubts and fears about what I've gotten myself into.
There are the usual worries for a man my age: What if I get hurt? What if I'm lonely? But then there is the catastrophized thinking: What if someone steals my bank card? What if the ATMs for some reason won't work? What if there's never room at albergues and I'm left sleeping on the street? What if something happens back home and I have to end my walk early?
What if I fail?
The what ifs are endless.
I silence them only with my resolve.
There's a YouTube series from a few years ago by a married couple who did the CF in winter with their infant.
So I remind myself of that every time I get worried: "hey someone with a baby did this. You can too."
So I'm giving in and doing this.
Feet on the ground July 11.
Wish me luck.
And all advice is welcome.
I also only had 20 euro in cash, and that's because someone in the walking tour I was with when I was pickpocketed gave it to me. Fortunately, my husband was able to send me money via Western Union that day, and I was able to get my credit and debit cards sent from the banks, though I didn't have them for the first week or so.@trecile Wow that's a rough way to start. Good to know that no matter what, we manage.
Be hopeful my friend take each day and enjoy it and then one day you see and say wow I made it. I also have doubts but am hopeful a lot of people on the Camino to encourage you and help you.My flight is booked. I'm testing my newer gear and still finding ways to keep trimming down the weight of my pack to under 10kg. Focusing on simplicity. I'm doubling my daily walking regime. Bought the excellent Wise Camino Guide for my iPad mini. I've also told friends and associates of my plans so that I can't back out.
All I have to now--for the next eight weeks before I land in Spain--is to resist all my lingering doubts and fears about what I've gotten myself into.
There are the usual worries for a man my age: What if I get hurt? What if I'm lonely? But then there is the catastrophized thinking: What if someone steals my bank card? What if the ATMs for some reason won't work? What if there's never room at albergues and I'm left sleeping on the street? What if something happens back home and I have to end my walk early?
What if I fail?
The what ifs are endless.
I silence them only with my resolve.
There's a YouTube series from a few years ago by a married couple who did the CF in winter with their infant.
So I remind myself of that every time I get worried: "hey someone with a baby did this. You can too."
So I'm giving in and doing this.
Feet on the ground July 11.
Wish me luck.
And all advice is welcome.
Dear Maple Leaf
First of all: you will not fail. There's no bar to be reached or grade to achieve. It is YOUR camino, walk as much as you feel like, untill you feel like. Try to stay baby-free if that's your coice, lol!
About the random things, the camino is quite unpredictable. My husband is the fit military guy that does pack marches with ton on his back. I'm just the normal small 35yo girl. On the camino, he was the one who broke down and has a sunstroke... Guess who was the one walking to the next city carrying 2 backpacks, than coming back and walking into town AGAIN carrying a big dude?
You will find strenghts you didn't know you have, and you will also understand your weaknesses much better. Listen to them all an do it on your pace. And only worry about things if they happen to you. If not, enjoy the opportunity of being in one of the most beautiful places in the planet.
Bon camino!
I think that "what if's?" are only natural. I know I've had many and I'm sure most pilgrims heading out are the same. You're going on a massive unknown adventure Maple Leaf - part of that unknown is excitement but part will be fear/worry. From what I've read, doubt creeps in whilst on the journey also....but is quickly replaced with wonder and friendships.There are the usual worries for a man my age: What if I get hurt? What if I'm lonely? But then there is the catastrophized thinking: What if someone steals my bank card? What if the ATMs for some reason won't work? What if there's never room at albergues and I'm left sleeping on the street? What if something happens back home and I have to end my walk early?
What if I fail?
The what ifs are endless.
I silence them only with my resolve.
My flight is booked. I'm testing my newer gear and still finding ways to keep trimming down the weight of my pack to under 10kg. Focusing on simplicity. I'm doubling my daily walking regime. Bought the excellent Wise Camino Guide for my iPad mini. I've also told friends and associates of my plans so that I can't back out.
All I have to now--for the next eight weeks before I land in Spain--is to resist all my lingering doubts and fears about what I've gotten myself into.
There are the usual worries for a man my age: What if I get hurt? What if I'm lonely? But then there is the catastrophized thinking: What if someone steals my bank card? What if the ATMs for some reason won't work? What if there's never room at albergues and I'm left sleeping on the street? What if something happens back home and I have to end my walk early?
What if I fail?
The what ifs are endless.
I silence them only with my resolve.
There's a YouTube series from a few years ago by a married couple who did the CF in winter with their infant.
So I remind myself of that every time I get worried: "hey someone with a baby did this. You can too."
So I'm giving in and doing this.
Feet on the ground July 11.
Wish me luck.
And all advice is welcome.
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