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

[Damien Reynolds]

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]

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

 

[Waka]

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

 

[domigee]

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]

Safe travels and Buen Camino Damien.

 

[giorgio]

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]

Buen camino!

 

[bsewall]

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]

Buen Camino!

 

[Sraaen]

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]

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]

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]

Buen Camino Damien!

 

[peregrina2000]

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

 

[Damien Reynolds]

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]

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]

Have a great time!

 

[Fatma]

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]

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]

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

 

[peregrina2000]

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]

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

 

[SYates]

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

 

[leicoppes]

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]

I was also scared to start the

 

[Damien Reynolds]

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]

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