I Started My Camino 1 Year Ago Today

[Former member 12499]

Hello Folks

Well it is just one year today (20th April 2012) since I set off from SJPDP on my Camino to Santiago and finally to the coast.

I would probably be a good hour of walking out of SJPDP by now after an excellent breakfast at L'Esprit du Chemin.

Even now, at home, i am walking every step, imagining getting used to my new pack weight. Water bottle full; breathing in that wonderful fresh air. Saying hello and 'Buen Camino' for the first time to everyone and meeting new friends and companions.

Some would turn out to be very dear friends and would be there right at the very end of our Camino 5 weeks later.

You lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky people!

God Bless you all and enjoy YOUR Camino.

You are so lucky.

Charlie
(maybe again next year)

PS for the weather buffs. On this date last year there was some snow on the top going over to Roncesvalles.

 

[KiwiNomad06]

Re: I STARTED MY CAMINO 1 YEAR TODAY

Happy Anniversary I know exactly where you are coming from here- and as the next weeks pass by you'll be reliving wherever you were! I imagine quite a few of us do the same. I started last year on April 18th from Cluny, so I am sort of in the same imaginative space at present!
Margaret

 

[Former member 12499]

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Hello Margaret,

Thanks for your reply. You are so right about reliving it every day. Today I would have left Roncesvalles and would have stopped for breakfast at cafe Fronton as advised by Brierley's guide and another load of pilgrims to meet.

Happy days

 

[Tia Valeria]

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This time last year we were heading for the ferry port to start our Camino. We had a very rough crossing!!!!! So here we are remembering our wonderful Camino too and thinking about this year, what sort of crossing we will get (a calm one please), who we will meet as fellow pilgrims etc, the time to continue training before we go and pack weights.

I don't think anything can beat walking over Puerto de Palo and seeing the view, or the Pilgrims' Mass with the Amigos. We won't be reaching Santiago this year so are not trying to repeat the unrepeatable. Instead we will walk part of the Norte and then turn off to Covadonga, then back to the Norte until it is time to return home.

Meanwhile, today especially, back to the memories.........

 

[KiwiNomad06]

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Don't get seasick when you relive those memories!
Margaret

 

[Tia Valeria]

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I won't but Terry might !
And for this year we'll keep praying

 

[TerryB]

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4 years ago today, I left Exeter cathedral to walk to Plymouth and catch the Ferry to Santander. It was an unforgettable experience to be able to walk out of my own door as a pilgrim! Almost a mediaeval pilgrimage, as the only transport I used between my home and Santiago de Compostela was a boat from England to Spain! I was also privileged in being able to stay overnight at Buckfast Abbey, one of the calling places for pilgrims in earlier times.
Next weekend we hope to be back to northern Spain and walking again. Not to Santiago this time but to the shrine at Covadonga in the Picos de Europa.

Blessings on your memories!
Tio Tel

 

[Former member 12499]

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What fantastic memories Folks.

Thanks for sharing them. It looks like you all got as much out of YOUR Camino as I did.

Now I really must start planning for another one next year.

Good luck to you all with your future plans and intended Caminos

Charlie

 

[peregrina2000]

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You beat me to the punch line, Charlie. There's nothing much better than re-living your Camino, unless it's planning your next one! I start next week and it's the darndest thing, but the butterflies are still there in pre-Camino anticipation! Buen camino, Laurie

 

[KiwiNomad06]

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Actually Charlie, reliving things and all- I have a connection with you today- I stayed in a place called Charlieu on 22 April last year!
Margaret

 

[Former member 12499]

Re: I STARTED MY CAMINO 1 YEAR TODAY

You beat me to the punch line, Charlie. There's nothing much better than re-living your Camino, unless it's planning your next one! I start next week and it's the darndest thing, but the butterflies are still there in pre-Camino anticipation! Buen camino, Laurie

That's good to know Laurie. I wish I was joining you or at least meeting you on the way.

My only consolation at the moment is that I came across a map of Northern Spain yesterday which I bought. I will now spend my time plotting my Camino Frances route on to it and hopefully, place it into a picture frame along with my completed credencial. Chas

 

[Former member 12499]

Re: I STARTED MY CAMINO 1 YEAR TODAY

Actually Charlie, reliving things and all- I have a connection with you today- I stayed in a place called Charlieu on 22 April last year!
Margaret

It sounds an interesting place Margaret. I will put it on my list for next year. ThanXs