Graceybeth
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- Camino Frances SJPP-SDC July 1, 2016
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So funny, Gracey. Good luck.I know this may seem silly, but I have constant butterflies for my Camino trip. I leave June 5th so only a couple of weeks away and I simply cannot wait. I feel like a kid at Christmas! I'm backpacking through Europe for the month of June and then start my Camino July 1st. I timed it so I could spend a couple of days in Pamplona for the festival of San Fermin and watch one of the running of the bulls. I come on here and read the forums and every few days, I unpack my bag and repack it just to kind of "Play" with my stuff. Makes me feel like I'm participating. I am doing training hikes too. Seriously, can we make the clock go faster? These days are dragging on!!! Thanks for enduring my ramblings. I just felt I needed to share my excitement with like minded people. I tell my friends here and they are think I'm crazy because I'm going solo! And I think they are a little sick of hearing about it!
Oh and a funny thing happened to me yesterday. I was taking a training walk here in Dallas on the normal streets as there aren't many parks to walk and I was pushing my dog in his stroller because he is just a little guy and can't walk 10 miles. I had my full pack on and a lady pulls up beside me as I was waiting to cross the road and offers me $20. I asked why and she said that I actually looked like a homeless person who was trying to do something with their life instead of just standing around looking dirty with a sign begging. I was clean and wearing nice clothes with nice sunglasses so I wasn't sure why I looked homeless. I explained what I was doing and she said "Oh, I thought you had everything you owned on your back with your little doggy in his home!" I don't worry what people think of me but I guess I do stick out like a sore thumb here in the concrete jungle!View attachment 25855View attachment 25854
I know this may seem silly, but I have constant butterflies for my Camino trip. I leave June 5th so only a couple of weeks away and I simply cannot wait. I feel like a kid at Christmas! I'm backpacking through Europe for the month of June and then start my Camino July 1st. I timed it so I could spend a couple of days in Pamplona for the festival of San Fermin and watch one of the running of the bulls. I come on here and read the forums and every few days, I unpack my bag and repack it just to kind of "Play" with my stuff. Makes me feel like I'm participating. I am doing training hikes too. Seriously, can we make the clock go faster? These days are dragging on!!! Thanks for enduring my ramblings. I just felt I needed to share my excitement with like minded people. I tell my friends here and they are think I'm crazy because I'm going solo! And I think they are a little sick of hearing about it!
Oh and a funny thing happened to me yesterday. I was taking a training walk here in Dallas on the normal streets as there aren't many parks to walk and I was pushing my dog in his stroller because he is just a little guy and can't walk 10 miles. I had my full pack on and a lady pulls up beside me as I was waiting to cross the road and offers me $20. I asked why and she said that I actually looked like a homeless person who was trying to do something with their life instead of just standing around looking dirty with a sign begging. I was clean and wearing nice clothes with nice sunglasses so I wasn't sure why I looked homeless. I explained what I was doing and she said "Oh, I thought you had everything you owned on your back with your little doggy in his home!" I don't worry what people think of me but I guess I do stick out like a sore thumb here in the concrete jungle!View attachment 25855View attachment 25854
What a great story. That is too funny! I live in Dallas and walk the hills of north oak cliff for training every day. I did the Camino last year from Saint Jean to Burgos last fall and will pick up the Camino again in Burgos starting in September. I and many others on this forum can relate to your excitement. Not a day has gone by in the past year that I haven't obsessed with the Camino so you're in good company. Wishing you a Buen Camino!I know this may seem silly, but I have constant butterflies for my Camino trip. I leave June 5th so only a couple of weeks away and I simply cannot wait. I feel like a kid at Christmas! I'm backpacking through Europe for the month of June and then start my Camino July 1st. I timed it so I could spend a couple of days in Pamplona for the festival of San Fermin and watch one of the running of the bulls. I come on here and read the forums and every few days, I unpack my bag and repack it just to kind of "Play" with my stuff. Makes me feel like I'm participating. I am doing training hikes too. Seriously, can we make the clock go faster? These days are dragging on!!! Thanks for enduring my ramblings. I just felt I needed to share my excitement with like minded people. I tell my friends here and they are think I'm crazy because I'm going solo! And I think they are a little sick of hearing about it!
Oh and a funny thing happened to me yesterday. I was taking a training walk here in Dallas on the normal streets as there aren't many parks to walk and I was pushing my dog in his stroller because he is just a little guy and can't walk 10 miles. I had my full pack on and a lady pulls up beside me as I was waiting to cross the road and offers me $20. I asked why and she said that I actually looked like a homeless person who was trying to do something with their life instead of just standing around looking dirty with a sign begging. I was clean and wearing nice clothes with nice sunglasses so I wasn't sure why I looked homeless. I explained what I was doing and she said "Oh, I thought you had everything you owned on your back with your little doggy in his home!" I don't worry what people think of me but I guess I do stick out like a sore thumb here in the concrete jungle!View attachment 25855View attachment 25854
I get the same thing walking in my town because we have a homeless mission and a women/ children mission close by where I live. The police officers slow down to make sure I'm ok,and when they understand what I'm getting ready to do they're interested in finding out about it.I know this may seem silly, but I have constant butterflies for my Camino trip. I leave June 5th so only a couple of weeks away and I simply cannot wait. I feel like a kid at Christmas! I'm backpacking through Europe for the month of June and then start my Camino July 1st. I timed it so I could spend a couple of days in Pamplona for the festival of San Fermin and watch one of the running of the bulls. I come on here and read the forums and every few days, I unpack my bag and repack it just to kind of "Play" with my stuff. Makes me feel like I'm participating. I am doing training hikes too. Seriously, can we make the clock go faster? These days are dragging on!!! Thanks for enduring my ramblings. I just felt I needed to share my excitement with like minded people. I tell my friends here and they are think I'm crazy because I'm going solo! And I think they are a little sick of hearing about it!
Oh and a funny thing happened to me yesterday. I was taking a training walk here in Dallas on the normal streets as there aren't many parks to walk and I was pushing my dog in his stroller because he is just a little guy and can't walk 10 miles. I had my full pack on and a lady pulls up beside me as I was waiting to cross the road and offers me $20. I asked why and she said that I actually looked like a homeless person who was trying to do something with their life instead of just standing around looking dirty with a sign begging. I was clean and wearing nice clothes with nice sunglasses so I wasn't sure why I looked homeless. I explained what I was doing and she said "Oh, I thought you had everything you owned on your back with your little doggy in his home!" I don't worry what people think of me but I guess I do stick out like a sore thumb here in the concrete jungle!View attachment 25855View attachment 25854
And I'm terrified and excited. It's gonna be awesome.I get the same thing walking in my town because we have a homeless mission and a women/ children mission close by where I live. The police officers slow down to make sure I'm ok,and when they understand what I'm getting ready to do they're interested in finding out about it.
... I am doing training hikes too ... View attachment 25855View attachment 25854
Well done. You will have no problems, I'm sure.
Training is very important. The Camino is a physical and mental challenge. One has to have the stamina, strength and determination to withstand daily walks of between 15 and 20 miles. I met an Australian woman near Belorado last week for whom it was proving too much. She had been attracted to the "idea" of the Camino but had not fully appreciated the difficulties involved nor the physical toll it was taking on her body. Her feet hurt, she had blister problems, she found her body didn't really loosen up until the afternoons but, because of the need to get to an albergue to make sure she'd have a bed for the night, she had to continue setting out early. She said she "had no idea what I was thinking" when she committed to doing it and regretted her decision.
She's in a small minority but it is important for prospective peregrinos to understand what is involved and to be physically and mentally prepared for it. It often is bloody hard work which will leave you exhausted at the end of the day. Physical issues - especially with your feet - that you may not be aware of if you haven't been doing long training walks will very quickly manifest themselves. Other posts here (e.g. "Where is the ecstasy?") have shown that some people have unreal expectations of the Camino and are consequently disappointed by the reality. I sincerely hope this does not happen to you.
Any tips with how to prepare my feet for the walking...do poles work? I have never used them, I imagine they would be a hindence, I d rather have my hands on my rucksack straps...did u recommend boots or good trainer's??? And blisters...what precurions should I be taken....thanks ...Joef
I booked my room for the first two nights of San Fermin back in October and so thankful I did. It only cost me $74. The same room is now over $400.@Graceybeth:
I don't walk in the summer (too hot for me) so I don't know from personal experience, but there have been a lot of posts on the forum about the difficulty and cost of finding accommodation during San Fermin in Pamplona. You might try to make a booking for the days you expect to be there. If you can't get a reservation, there are posts that you might search for information and suggestions. Good luck.
I know this may seem silly, but I have constant butterflies for my Camino trip. I leave June 5th so only a couple of weeks away and I simply cannot wait. I feel like a kid at Christmas! I'm backpacking through Europe for the month of June and then start my Camino July 1st. I timed it so I could spend a couple of days in Pamplona for the festival of San Fermin and watch one of the running of the bulls. I come on here and read the forums and every few days, I unpack my bag and repack it just to kind of "Play" with my stuff. Makes me feel like I'm participating. I am doing training hikes too. Seriously, can we make the clock go faster? These days are dragging on!!! Thanks for enduring my ramblings. I just felt I needed to share my excitement with like minded people. I tell my friends here and they are think I'm crazy because I'm going solo! And I think they are a little sick of hearing about it!
Oh and a funny thing happened to me yesterday. I was taking a training walk here in Dallas on the normal streets as there aren't many parks to walk and I was pushing my dog in his stroller because he is just a little guy and can't walk 10 miles. I had my full pack on and a lady pulls up beside me as I was waiting to cross the road and offers me $20. I asked why and she said that I actually looked like a homeless person who was trying to do something with their life instead of just standing around looking dirty with a sign begging. I was clean and wearing nice clothes with nice sunglasses so I wasn't sure why I looked homeless. I explained what I was doing and she said "Oh, I thought you had everything you owned on your back with your little doggy in his home!" I don't worry what people think of me but I guess I do stick out like a sore thumb here in the concrete jungle!View attachment 25855View attachment 25854
Well done. You will have no problems, I'm sure.
Training is very important. The Camino is a physical and mental challenge. One has to have the stamina, strength and determination to withstand daily walks of between 15 and 20 miles. ....
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