jenny hall
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2015 may
Will I be fit enough, will I manage on my own, will I have enough money etc, etc
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When I started out March 2013, I had all the same doubts and fears, when I went back September 2013, it was just as bad and at the minute I am suffering again as I prepare for my next trip April 15th. The thought of the Pyrenees, be it Route Napolean or Valcarlos is terrifying me but for me as for you, it will be allright on the nightWill I be fit enough, will I manage on my own, will I have enough money etc, etc
What a beautiful moving moment, thank you Philip.Hi Jenny,in 2013 I set off from SJPdP ,also very nervous.I had a 9pm arrival the day before due to train problems from Paris.I found a bed in a private house as all others taken.At 0700 I stood on the front doorstep,looking down the cobbled hill,checking my rucksack straps,when a little old lady came out of the house opposite.She obviously knew where I was going,she held a finger up as of to say"wait".She took each of my hands in each of hers and speaking in Spanish,of which I knew very little,moving myhands up and down.She then put my hands in the prayer position and placed hers outside them ,still speaking in what I now assumed to be a prayer.She then released my hands,pointed down the hill,said Buen Camino and Via Con Dios.I began my Camino with tears streaming down my face.That was my first Camino moment.I wish you many.
Will I be fit enough, will I manage on my own, will I have enough money etc, etc
wow I have tears in my eyes now!! thank you for sharing that with me I too am looking forward to some memorable moments!!Hi Jenny,in 2013 I set off from SJPdP ,also very nervous.I had a 9pm arrival the day before due to train problems from Paris.I found a bed in a private house as all others taken.At 0700 I stood on the front doorstep,looking down the cobbled hill,checking my rucksack straps,when a little old lady came out of the house opposite.She obviously knew where I was going,she held a finger up as of to say"wait".She took each of my hands in each of hers and speaking in Spanish,of which I knew very little,moving myhands up and down.She then put my hands in the prayer position and placed hers outside them ,still speaking in what I now assumed to be a prayer.She then released my hands,pointed down the hill,said Buen Camino and Via Con Dios.I began my Camino with tears streaming down my face.That was my first Camino moment.I wish you many.
Thanks so much I will take that all on boardSo excited for you, I walked my camino last year.
My tips:
Use Vaseline on your feet every day - helps prevent blisters
get yourself a buff - so many uses, shower cloth, hair towel, under your hat to protect your neck from the sun, hair tie, protect face from dust or cold, neck warmer, head band... Etc
Have a water bladder with a hose in your pack - you'll drink more hands free
Use walking poles, stops hands from swelling, good for knees ankles etc and helps you balance in some of the rough or muddy terrain - great biceps/triceps by the time u get to Santiago!
Get good sandals like Teva's, I sometimes walked 10 or more kms in them - let your feet air, great in the shower, quick drying, strong shoes for long distances.
For €3-5 you can have your bag transported. I took a light waterproof satchel large one for my pack and transported whatever I did not need for the day to wherever I was staying. I had major foot pain so the reduction of the weight in my pack meant I could walk 20-30 km.. That and the teva's so I could get out of my boots..
Buen Camino!
Ps the camino shop in St Jean sells the poles and rubber tips for a fraction of what you pay in Australia
You only have butterflies at this stage Jenny? I have emus flapping around in my gut and Im only a week behind you.Will I be fit enough, will I manage on my own, will I have enough money etc, etc
One lesson I learned on the Camino is letting go of worry... most of it at least ... and take things one step at the time.
Here is a summary of Camino tips I found useful
https://mywaycamino.wordpress.com/tips-and-advice/
... hope it helps.
Buen Camino!