I am now committed: my Camino begins Sept 15 2017

[AbbyDee]

I bought my ticket and I arrive at CDG on Sept 14th, then to SJPDP, and from there, I set out solo on the morning of the 15th.

I have run into people who wonder why I would undertake a journey of some 500 miles, on foot through the North of Spain. My response has always been: there comes a time in when one needs a greater challenge in one's life on all levels than slow room service.

Those who understand, understand. Those who don't, never will.

 

[Charlotte Helbig]

We will be right behind you. Hope to see you along the way (no pun intented...) Also celebrating a bday!
Charlotte

 

[Ian and Helen Miller]

I bought my ticket and I arrive at CDG on Sept 14th, then to SJPDP, and from there, I set out solo on the morning of the 15th.

I have run into people who wonder why I would undertake a journey of some 500 miles, on foot through the North of Spain. My response has always been: there comes a time in when one needs a greater challenge in one's life on all levels than slow room service.

Those who understand, understand. Those who don't, never will.

Enjoy YOUR camino, live in the now of this experience. Buen Camino.

 

[Land-Wanderer]

I will be a little a head of you. I'm starting from SJPDP September 13th. I plan to smell the roses along the way and take my time. Buen Camino.

 

[Mark T17]

Hope to see you all along the way, not sure of my start date yet, but it will be sometime in early to mid September. I'll be one of those evil pilgrims on a bike, so I promise to ring my bell and get the first round of drinks at the bar!

 

[Laluna]

Congrats AbbyDee!! I just booked my ticket too. Our Caminos have begun! It really is exciting. I am doing a two week walk and will start most likely in Astorga I have decided, and will be starting on August 21st or 22nd all things going well. I am now wondering how I will explain what I'm doing to other people. But as you say, people will either understand or they won't.

Buen Camino!!

 

[Alan Adair]

I bought my ticket and I arrive at CDG on Sept 14th, then to SJPDP, and from there, I set out solo on the morning of the 15th.

I have run into people who wonder why I would undertake a journey of some 500 miles, on foot through the North of Spain. My response has always been: there comes a time in when one needs a greater challenge in one's life on all levels than slow room service.

Those who understand, understand. Those who don't, never will.

I start on 16th.

 

[AbbyDee]

I start on 16th.

Actually, I decided to give myself a "recovery day" in SJPdP and I will be starting on the 16th too

Buen Camino and Excelsor!

 

[Annie Little]

I walked sept last year ... wish I was joining you this year .... think I am mad for NOT being there this year ...

Last year in my 60th year I met a gentleman in his somewhat older years than me .... I have forgotten the name of the place sadly .... but it was after a misty , windy climb where we all stopped for coffee ... he said my family said I am crazy doing this and I have never even so much as walked with a back pack before ...I thought that was fabulous myself .... so many people have limited views then they limit US !

I said : well it's like this : if I make it my family say how brave : if something happens it's well she was foolish ... rather be foolish and brave than never be adventurous

 

[Annie Little]

OMG all posters will be there ! ... should I quit my job and join you ... last year I loved it .... blood , sweat , tears ... literally .... I loved it .... not wanting to romanticise it ...... but yes .... I was happy through it all

 

[Alan Adair]

I start on 16th.

Will look for you. I'll be the one with the hiking poles and back pack. (And blue "bucket hat" with Melbourne badge.

 

[AbbyDee]

Will look for you. I'll be the one with the hiking poles and back pack. (And blue "bucket hat" with Melbourne badge.

Except for the blue bucket hat (mine is a green "river guide model) that could be me (or any other of the 200 or so pilgrims) on that first day my backpack with have a Lion's Club patch along with the prerequisite Canadian Flag. I am sure that someone wrote in a book that all Canadians must display the flag when travelling abroad, and it has become law!


See you along the way!

Excelsior!

 

[Edward M LeSage]

I bought my ticket and I arrive at CDG on Sept 14th, then to SJPDP, and from there, I set out solo on the morning of the 15th.

I have run into people who wonder why I would undertake a journey of some 500 miles, on foot through the North of Spain. My response has always been: there comes a time in when one needs a greater challenge in one's life on all levels than slow room service.

Those who understand, understand. Those who don't, never will.

I ran into similar attitudes when I announced my intentions to do the Camino. It was one of the best experiences of my life. My best advice, take it one day at a time, each day will be it's own adventure and all will be different and give you something different. A day doesn't pass that I don't think of my Camino pilgrimage. I intend, God willing, to go back again. May your experience be as good as mine. Buen Camino!!!

 

[maks]

Perhaps we'll meet in Saint Jean, or beyond! Buen Camino!

 

[Alan Adair]

Except for the blue bucket hat (mine is a green "river guide model) that could be me (or any other of the 200 or so pilgrims) on that first day my backpack with have a Lion's Club patch along with the prerequisite Canadian Flag. I am sure that someone wrote in a book that all Canadians must display the flag when travelling abroad, and it has become law!


See you along the way!

Excelsior!

Checked my hat again, it's not blue - it's black.