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Don't think too much about it. Start in SJPdP and meet them in Leon and have a good time. By then your body will have conditioned itself. When you meet up with them you can help them choose albergues, where to eat, what to order, etc. The great thing is you will all be walking into Santiago together and will have some great times in the couple of weeks prior. I think you will actually be an asset to them.I am planning my first camino next year. At the very least, I will be walking with my teenager and a small group of friends from Leon to Santiago. I am feeling "called" for lack of a better word to start my camino in St Jean and meet them in Leon. My concern is that after 3 weeks on the camino, I will be in a different place, physically, mentally and spiritually than those I will be meeting. Has anyone started on their own and met friends or family after weeks on the camino? Is this a bad idea? Would I be better served to start fresh with the group and walk another year on my own from St. Jean? Your thoughts and insights will be greatly appreciated.
That is so important in life, but may the worst thing a pilgrim can do. That is why I have suggested that the OP should pick one, and not mix the two choices. Obviously, each of us chooses for themself.Putting others' needs first was really important.
I am planning my first camino next year. At the very least, I will be walking with my teenager and a small group of friends from Leon to Santiago. I am feeling "called" for lack of a better word to start my camino in St Jean and meet them in Leon. My concern is that after 3 weeks on the camino, I will be in a different place, physically, mentally and spiritually than those I will be meeting. Has anyone started on their own and met friends or family after weeks on the camino? Is this a bad idea? Would I be better served to start fresh with the group and walk another year on my own from St. Jean? Your thoughts and insights will be greatly appreciated.
I am planning my first camino next year. At the very least, I will be walking with my teenager and a small group of friends from Leon to Santiago. I am feeling "called" for lack of a better word to start my camino in St Jean and meet them in Leon. My concern is that after 3 weeks on the camino, I will be in a different place, physically, mentally and spiritually than those I will be meeting. Has anyone started on their own and met friends or family after weeks on the camino? Is this a bad idea? Would I be better served to start fresh with the group and walk another year on my own from St. Jean? Your thoughts and insights will be greatly appreciated.
Falcon, I agree with you. Mostly;-) I think it is crucial to understand the potential impact of both options. The answer MIGHT be in choosing just one of them. But it just might be in combining the two.That is so important in life, but may the worst thing a pilgrim can do. That is why I have suggested that the OP should pick one, and not mix the two choices. Obviously, each of us chooses for themself.
Not germain to your post, but my opinion nonetheless, I think most teenagers would be better off walking the Camino on their own, rather than doing it with a group. It's a great way for them to do some growing. My son solo-hiked the Appalachian Trail at 17. He started a boy and ended a man, and many fine adventures he had in between.[/QUOTE] Totally agree with this. Of course, that might sound hypocritical to those who know our family including three teens at the time walked together in 2012 - but our purpose then was less about pilgrimage and more about dipping our toes in the water and experiencing something different together as a family with Grandpa. My youngest boys would like to cycle a route some time in the future (having now walked almost 2,000km of various camino trails) and Iam secretly thinking of sending them off to do it by themselves one year (maybe while I walk another route!!!)Buen Camino
Totally agree with this. Of course, that might sound hypocritical to those who know our family including three teens at the time walked together in 2012 - but our purpose then was less about pilgrimage and more about dipping our toes in the water and experiencing something different together as a family with Grandpa. My youngest boys would like to cycle a route some time in the future (having now walked almost 2,000km of various camino trails) and Iam secretly thinking of sending them off to do it by themselves one year (maybe while I walk another route!!!)[/QUOTE]Falcon, I agree with you. Mostly;-) I think it is crucial to understand the potential impact of both options. The answer MIGHT be in choosing just one of them. But it just might be in combining the two.
(QUOTE) Not germane to your post, but my opinion nonetheless, I think most teenagers would be better off walking the Camino on their own, rather than doing it with a group. It's a great way for them to do some growing. My son solo-hiked the Appalachian Trail at 17. He started a boy and ended a man, and many fine adventures he had in between.
I would love that. We got home and discovered we only had a couple of photos of all of us and none at all of all of us with Daddy! Partly, I don't mind because we were just being present all the time, but if there's a picture out there, then it would be nice to see - and we didn't take any at the Pilgrim Office!Rachel,I have a lovely photo of you and your children outside the Pilgrim Office last June.
I could upload it or try to send it privately if you like ?
I would love that. We got home and discovered we only had a couple of photos of all of us and none at all of all of us with Daddy! Partly, I don't mind because we were just being present all the time, but if there's a picture out there, then it would be nice to see - and we didn't take any at the Pilgrim Office!
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