AnnieBobanny
New Member
Hello everyone,
I needed to stop my camino for now, so I'm back in London. What a let down being in the city. lol
I made it to Logrono. I feel on top of the world about that, because I honestly never expected to make it to Roncasvalles. lol. I met some amazing people, saw some stunning vistas, and discovered I am stronger than I realised. If I can make it over the Pyrenees (by myself no less), then I can do anything
I was only gone 2 weeks, but being on the camino changed me, and I fully expect to get hit with some blues about being home and away from the camino.
Some random thoughts now that I've been on the camino: Take twice as much money as you expect it to cost, allow at least 50% more time to walk than you expect it to take, don't bother with more than 2 sets of clothes, get a water bag with a drinking tube, take compeeds, LISTEN TO WHAT EVERYONE SAYS ABOUT KEEPING YOUR PACK LIGHT! Unless it's absolutely essential, DON'T take it. I thought I had my rucksack pared down to the basics. Ha! I ended up stripping things out of my bag 3 times (for example a bottle of bug spray which I never needed one time), and in the end posted my (expensive) sleeping mat (never used), pillow (bag of clothes can work as a pillow), flashlight, and extra waterproof bag home.
I could probably chatter on for days about the camino, but I'll leave it there for now. Thanks to everyone who offered me support and friendly words before and during my trip.
Love and peace to everyone,
Annie
P.S. The cheesy cliche is true: The camino really DOES give you what you need.
I needed to stop my camino for now, so I'm back in London. What a let down being in the city. lol
I made it to Logrono. I feel on top of the world about that, because I honestly never expected to make it to Roncasvalles. lol. I met some amazing people, saw some stunning vistas, and discovered I am stronger than I realised. If I can make it over the Pyrenees (by myself no less), then I can do anything
I was only gone 2 weeks, but being on the camino changed me, and I fully expect to get hit with some blues about being home and away from the camino.
Some random thoughts now that I've been on the camino: Take twice as much money as you expect it to cost, allow at least 50% more time to walk than you expect it to take, don't bother with more than 2 sets of clothes, get a water bag with a drinking tube, take compeeds, LISTEN TO WHAT EVERYONE SAYS ABOUT KEEPING YOUR PACK LIGHT! Unless it's absolutely essential, DON'T take it. I thought I had my rucksack pared down to the basics. Ha! I ended up stripping things out of my bag 3 times (for example a bottle of bug spray which I never needed one time), and in the end posted my (expensive) sleeping mat (never used), pillow (bag of clothes can work as a pillow), flashlight, and extra waterproof bag home.
I could probably chatter on for days about the camino, but I'll leave it there for now. Thanks to everyone who offered me support and friendly words before and during my trip.
Love and peace to everyone,
Annie
P.S. The cheesy cliche is true: The camino really DOES give you what you need.