holy cow, its my 8th time out, and I'm nervous...

Damien Reynolds · May 11, 2016

So these last two days have been nerve wracking at work. I had to do things like budget forecasts and finalizing contracts at a pace I would not rather.

And then I come home, thinking its time to chill and final pack, and my adrenaline and nerves rise.

I am heading out again, after numerous previous, and I am still nervous.

The VdlP will offer fewer friends (though others have said of higher quality).

I will have to walk my first day from Casar to Carnival without a stop for 20k or so.

I have the route well planned, but still scared. Too much me time? Not enough friends?

Just a note to say I never get over the jitters, each time I head out, despite my preparation and previous experience, I am always a little scared.

Pack tuned. Flights ready. I fly out 5/11 and start walking 5/13. Still though, the nerves mean I know that what I am getting into is not your ordinary 3+ weeks in the life.

Damien

C clearly · May 11, 2016

We'll be watching for your posts. Buen camino!

Waka · May 11, 2016

Well todays the day for your flight, have a safe one and enjoy the VDLP.

domigee · May 11, 2016

What they all said
Have a good flight and...buen camino!

PS I don't have your experience but I still feel nervous, too!

NualaOC · May 11, 2016

Safe travels and Buen Camino Damien.

giorgio · May 11, 2016

You're in for a great adventure. VDLP in my opinion is the greatest walk in Spain . You'll love every minute !
Buen Camino !

Deleted member 3000 · May 11, 2016

Buen camino!

bsewall · May 11, 2016

Gotta point out that it's a long 32 k walk from Casar de Cáceres to Canavaral, not 20 k or so. There are no stops. Bring plenty of water and food.

soozansings · May 11, 2016

Buen Camino!

Sraaen · May 11, 2016

bsewall said:
Gotta point out that it's a long 32 k walk from Casar de Cáceres to Canavaral, not 20 k or so. There are no stops. Bring plenty of water and food.

And may I add, after those 32, many of us missed the waymark into Canaveral which cost us another four km. When I say 'many' I mean three separate groups. If I had to do that again I'd stay on the main road the whole way after the embalse.

natefaith · May 11, 2016

Enjoy every minute, Damien. It will be great to hear of what you've learned from this Camino, your 8th one out . Take care and Buen Camino!
Faith

FlinFlonWalker · May 11, 2016

Damien Reynolds said:
So these last two days have been nerve wracking at work. I had to do things like budget forecasts and finalizing contracts at a pace I would not rather.

And then I come home, thinking its time to chill and final pack, and my adrenaline and nerves rise.

I am heading out again, after numerous previous, and I am still nervous.

The VdlP will offer fewer friends (though others have said of higher quality).

I will have to walk my first day from Casar to Carnival without a stop for 20k or so.

I have the route well planned, but still scared. Too much me time? Not enough friends?

Just a note to say I never get over the jitters, each time I head out, despite my preparation and previous experience, I am always a little scared.

Pack tuned. Flights ready. I fly out 5/11 and start walking 5/13. Still though, the nerves mean I know that what I am getting into is not your ordinary 3+ weeks in the life.

Damien

I am nervous too and I laugh as I say this as this time only ten days and last year the whole trek of 800 km. It is the fear of the KNOWN!!
Good luck and have fun!

Mike Savage · May 12, 2016

Buen Camino Damien!

peregrina2000 · May 12, 2016

Buen camino, Damien, I'm sure you enjoyed your stay in the Caceres parador, and now the real fun begins!

Damien Reynolds · May 12, 2016

peregrina2000 said:
Buen camino, Damien, I'm sure you enjoyed your stay in the Caceres parador, and now the real fun begins!

I'm still on the way to Caceres. Just boarded the train at Atocha... BTW via caparra in olive de plasencia cancelled my reservation yesterday. Bummer. Truck stop (hotel Asturias) it is for me! And a serious long day I wasn't expecting!

peregrina2000 · May 12, 2016

I can't tell from the website but I wonder if the albergue turistico is still an option in Oliva. I think it's such a nice alternative to the truck stop. Have you checked that out Damien? I stayed in the albergue, and thought it was a really nice one, and the walk if you follow Isabelle's map is great. Laurie

alipilgrim · May 13, 2016

Have a great time!

Fatma · May 15, 2016

Damien Reynolds said:
So these last two days have been nerve wracking at work. I had to do things like budget forecasts and finalizing contracts at a pace I would not rather.

And then I come home, thinking its time to chill and final pack, and my adrenaline and nerves rise.

I am heading out again, after numerous previous, and I am still nervous.

The VdlP will offer fewer friends (though others have said of higher quality).

I will have to walk my first day from Casar to Carnival without a stop for 20k or so.

I have the route well planned, but still scared. Too much me time? Not enough friends?

Just a note to say I never get over the jitters, each time I head out, despite my preparation and previous experience, I am always a little scared.

Pack tuned. Flights ready. I fly out 5/11 and start walking 5/13. Still though, the nerves mean I know that what I am getting into is not your ordinary 3+ weeks in the life.

Damien

Wow... So cool. Haven't yet finished CP but VdlP will hopefully my next.
Any Camino I walk must meet two conditions
1- Longer then CP (Porto-SdC)
2- Few pilgrims

I am looking fwd to reading ur posts.

Enjoy....

MariannaP · May 16, 2016

Damien Reynolds said:
So these last two days have been nerve wracking at work. I had to do things like budget forecasts and finalizing contracts at a pace I would not rather.

And then I come home, thinking its time to chill and final pack, and my adrenaline and nerves rise.

I am heading out again, after numerous previous, and I am still nervous.

The VdlP will offer fewer friends (though others have said of higher quality).

I will have to walk my first day from Casar to Carnival without a stop for 20k or so.

I have the route well planned, but still scared. Too much me time? Not enough friends?

Just a note to say I never get over the jitters, each time I head out, despite my preparation and previous experience, I am always a little scared.

Pack tuned. Flights ready. I fly out 5/11 and start walking 5/13. Still though, the nerves mean I know that what I am getting into is not your ordinary 3+ weeks in the life.

Damien

Buen Camino, Damien.

I can relate, flying to Spain in 2 weeks for my 5th time walking, and also nervous.

BTW - my first stretch, Granada to Cordoba, June 3rd - 10th (?), anybody planning the same?

soozansings · May 16, 2016

So, Damien. How's it going? Good weather, I hope?

peregrina2000 · May 16, 2016

soozansings said:
So, Damien. How's it going? Good weather, I hope?

Damien's blog shows he is in Jarilla, which means, I think, that he has thrown out his carefully drafted itinerary and given himself up to the camino and its mysterious ways. You go Damien!

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...me-itinerary-review-for-caceres-to-sdc.36536/

LTfit · May 17, 2016

As far as I know the albergue in Oliva de Plasencia is closed.

SYates · May 17, 2016

Since when? It was open in March Buen Camino, SY

leicoppes · May 18, 2016

Damien Reynolds said:
So these last two days have been nerve wracking at work. I had to do things like budget forecasts and finalizing contracts at a pace I would not rather.

And then I come home, thinking its time to chill and final pack, and my adrenaline and nerves rise.

I am heading out again, after numerous previous, and I am still nervous.

The VdlP will offer fewer friends (though others have said of higher quality).

I will have to walk my first day from Casar to Carnival without a stop for 20k or so.

I have the route well planned, but still scared. Too much me time? Not enough friends?

Just a note to say I never get over the jitters, each time I head out, despite my preparation and previous experience, I am always a little scared.

Pack tuned. Flights ready. I fly out 5/11 and start walking 5/13. Still though, the nerves mean I know that what I am getting into is not your ordinary 3+ weeks in the life.

Damien

I was also scared to start the

leicoppes · May 18, 2016

leicoppes said:
I was also scared to start the

Damien Reynolds · May 18, 2016

peregrina2000 said:
Damien's blog shows he is in Jarilla, which means, I think, that he has thrown out his carefully drafted itinerary and given himself up to the camino and its mysterious ways. You go Damien!

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...me-itinerary-review-for-caceres-to-sdc.36536/

Haha... I just had to adjust the route when they cancelled my reso in Olive. Tonight I am in Morille, tomorrow Salamanca!

Damien Reynolds · May 18, 2016

The itinerary has been modified but it is very much intact.

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