Kerstinh47
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances 16 May - 29 June, 2014
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It's funny how I can stress about what will be out of my control at home while I'm away- yet not have purchased a ticket from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port on Thursday and I think that'll work itself out. Scattered yet ready- Kerstin.
I would be more worried if I wasn't feeling scattered!Hi
Tonight I find myself looking back over my day - full of making sure I have life's details worked out as an individual, a wife, and a parent (I'm leaving for my solo/1st camino in 5 days time) and I'm feeling so scattered! It's not 'like' me to feel like this. I want to (& imagined I would) feel prepared, confident, and peaceful at this point - yet I find I am worrying about minutia.....will the plants get a drink of water, will the icky things get cleared out of the nether regions of the refrigerator while I'm away....as well as the profound; have I left myself time and space not for packing and weighing and worrying, but for spiritual reflection and guidance before I begin the physical and emotional journey I'm so close to getting started on? Like a dream in which I've prepared for a big moment, only to find that I've taken the spotlight in my undies....I'm feeling vulnerable.
It's funny how I can stress about what will be out of my control at home while I'm away- yet not have purchased a ticket from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port on Thursday and I think that'll work itself out.
So, all forum-hugs accepted and pre-camino-jitter-stories welcome....
Scattered yet ready- Kerstin.
A boss I had many years ago told me there are two thing to worry about, those you can change and those you can not. He went to tell me to focus on only those thing that one can change. Like did I purchase my travel tickets yet, did I make the reservation for the albergue? The rest of the stuff is just that stuff that you can not change. You walked at 4:15 am a charity walk. A walk you said you would not have done if it weren't for St James. Trust in the fact you are prepared and He will show you the way.Hi
Tonight I find myself looking back over my day - full of making sure I have life's details worked out as an individual, a wife, and a parent (I'm leaving for my solo/1st camino in 5 days time) and I'm feeling so scattered! It's not 'like' me to feel like this. I want to (& imagined I would) feel prepared, confident, and peaceful at this point - yet I find I am worrying about minutia.....will the plants get a drink of water, will the icky things get cleared out of the nether regions of the refrigerator while I'm away....as well as the profound; have I left myself time and space not for packing and weighing and worrying, but for spiritual reflection and guidance before I begin the physical and emotional journey I'm so close to getting started on? Like a dream in which I've prepared for a big moment, only to find that I've taken the spotlight in my undies....I'm feeling vulnerable.
It's funny how I can stress about what will be out of my control at home while I'm away- yet not have purchased a ticket from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port on Thursday and I think that'll work itself out.
So, all forum-hugs accepted and pre-camino-jitter-stories welcome....
Scattered yet ready- Kerstin.
One thing I just found--my sewing kit is made in China and none of the needles have holes for the thread! Have to replace with a HEAVY American needle! .
Hi
Tonight I find myself looking back over my day - full of making sure I have life's details worked out as an individual, a wife, and a parent (I'm leaving for my solo/1st camino in 5 days time) and I'm feeling so scattered!
...I'm feeling vulnerable.
It's funny how I can stress about what will be out of my control at home while I'm away- yet not have purchased a ticket from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port on Thursday and I think that'll work itself out.
So, all forum-hugs accepted and pre-camino-jitter-stories welcome....
Scattered yet ready- Kerstin.
We leave Sydney on 12/5 for Paris and then on to SJPDP to start walking on the 16th so may see you on the wayI sympathize guys! I leave this Monday(5/12) and will be begin walking probably towards the end of the week. I am surprisingly calm but there is an underlying anxiousness. I don't think anyone quite knows what they are getting themselves into when doing it the first time. I really have no plans other than getting to SJPP, I look forward to seeing where the Camino takes me.
I always remind myself that the most memorable moments in life are often times the ones where you put yourself in an unusual and/or uncomfortable situation. Doing only what you know is boring! I hope to see you all out there.
-David
I could read the Calender, and found it peculiar that so many were starting their Camino in May, and almost "noone" in June. I did not understand why, and still don´t. Today I read about a bed-race, and a crowded Camino. I get a bit disappointed and a little worried.
A meeting with nice people from all over the world, and a bed to sleep in when I´m tired and in the need of rest.
Hi wandering mind, we may be on the same bus. Mine departs at 10:45am. See you on the Camino although I won't recognise you from your photo, ha haHope to see you there Larry! I am taking a bus from Madrid to Pamplona and depending on how I feel, may continue on to SJPP. Getting there late in the day the 13th.
Anne, there are always less people starting from SJPDP in June than in May (some good statistical analysis somewhere on the forum if you search). It's mainly, I think, a June start means being on the meseta in summer, when it can get very hot. But don't let that concern you, I've walked it at that time of the year with my daughter. We found that as long as we started early each day, stopped walking early and drank lots water it was fine. On the meseta there always seemed to be a nice breeze in the morning. We were very grateful we had an umbrella, for shade, we should have taken two - we took turns. It was also useful when it rained but was too hot to put on waterproofs.
Even though it is quieter you will still meet people but have the advantage of more beds. Take your time.
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