Hi Karen,
What a wonderful adventure you are embarking on! The first time I walked, it was important for me to walk the whole distance. I had to make adjustments to meet that goal. I am 61 now and the back then, I was 58. My Father, who just died a month or so ago gave me great advice back then ....”Have Fun”. Looking back, I did have fun, I decided to ask myself each day..”Am I having fun?” Depending on the answer, I made adjustments or not.
A couple of years ago, I decided wanted to walk again, but change things out and take my time to meet locals, talk to people, enjoy the everything around me. In 2017, I walked again with that in mind. It was as wonderful as the first time. I was only able to go from St Jean to Leon, but that is okay, I had a different goal and.....I have next year. I will finish The
Camino Frances with the memories of my Father reminding me to “Have Fun”
Long story short, have fun. Set a goal, walk what you can, make adjustments. Meet people. Enjoy. Much of the fun will be the hard work and satisfaction of what you accomplish as well as the people you meet. It is a special road you are choosing to travel. It is good.
Buen Camino