Re: I'm crazy!
Choweth,
Your pilgrimage has already begun - your journey towards enlightenment and a new sense of self. Part of that process is differentiating yourself from the culture and community where you started, as you join the fraternity of pilgrims.
We have all experienced some shock and disbelief from our friends and family when we first announced our Camino intentions and plans, some more vehement than others. I daresay this has been the general case down through the ages, as fewer than 1% of Europe's population would have ever made the journey.
And after your Camino, when you return home ... you'll be considered the most boring person in town. You'll want to talk about nothing else, and no one will want to listen. Again, this is a very common experience. Why do you think so many resort to writing books and blogs? It's the only way we can talk through our stories with a listening audience.
The only person who can be counted on to be interested in your story - is you. A journal is a great way to process through these experiences.