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Yes it is for conversations and inspiration for the newbies. I have heard people telling they regret not exchanging contact info with a certain person they met. Others not having a notepad to take some notes of the experiences... or trying a certain typical food in a certain area. It is great to jump in and deeply embrace the camino and probably every single one is different. This will be my first. There is also a lot to learn from the success and regrets of each other. Myself for example, i was in Africa for a long time and never went to a Safari. Had amazing experiences there but didn't enjoy the Safari part of it. So if i was in Africa again obviously i would “not” miss the Safari.I realize the question is just meant to stimulate interesting discussion, and I'm sure it will, but I don't see much value in focusing on the "regret" aspect. We can learn lessons, and make suggestions about doing things differently, but that does not imply "regret." I have no regrets about my first camino, except maybe that I stayed one night in a place with bedbugs. But no, having survived that relatively unscathed, I am glad for the experience. Some will say they regret not going before, but then they would have missed some other experience.
I suppose my answer isn't much use for opening the conversation and I have had regrets on Camino and I nearly gave up walking them in 2012 because of them, I went away from that Camino took a little time out from walking and realized in that time I couldn't change outside situations but I could change my attitude, particularly on Camino, I focused and developed that attitude before I walked again in 2014, but I suppose without regrets I wouldn't have got to that stage, but I don't feel the need for them now I try to just go with what happens.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
Sometimes seems like something is a regret right there but maybe it is the experience to help us learn and overcome something and other times something that we don't give importance at the moment, later on can become a regret.I suppose my answer isn't much use for opening the conversation and I have had regrets on Camino and I nearly gave up walking them in 2012 because of them, I went away from that Camino took a little time out from walking and realised in that time I count change outside situations but I could change my attitude, particularly on Camino, I focussed and developed that attitude before I walked again in 2014, but I suppose without regrets I wouldn't have got to that stage, but I don't feel the need for them now I try to just go with what happens.
A lot of people say this same thing.Not taking more time, there was no rush but.........
Since you ask: Nothing.What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
In the same vein as not allowing enough time. I allowed plenty of time but then committed myself to doing other things in that "spare" time and as a result had to break my Camino and return later when I found that I needed the spare time to complete.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
Me too, but I do regret doubling my bet on red at the roulette table last time. Next time, I am all in on black.Honestly, I try to make the best choices I can during my Casinos and generally do not have “regrets” ( feel sad, or disappointed over something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity). Life is too short!
I find interesting how many people enjoy repeating the same camino. Well... the same route as there is not the same camino.The only thing I really "missed", was the church of Eunate.
I was too tired and the day was exteme hot walking from Pamplona to Puente de la Reina.
One of many reasons more to walk the CF again.
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Roland
Same for the same reasons! Eunate was the reason I repeated this part of CF. It was worth it. Magically.The only thing I really "missed", was the church of Eunate.
I was too tired and the day was exteme hot walking from Pamplona to Puente de la Reina.
One of many reasons more to walk the CF again.
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Roland
Samos is awesome - went that way 3 times!I was too tired to go out of my way.
I definitely regret not going to Eunate...and Samos. I was interested in seeing them both, but didn't want to take the extra time they needed.
I don’t have any deeply held regrets, mostly just a sense of gratitude for the Camino itself and for the many acts of kindness and generosity bestowed on me by so many along the way. Regrets: not writing down the names and addresses of a few people who I would like to contact now; and not keeping a more detailed daily journal.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I do not have what I would call regrets. However.......I wish I had relaxed and enjoyed it more, I think it’s called living in the moment! I was always thinking about “where are we sleeping”, “should I do my washing tonight “, “what will tomorrow bring”. Also, I wish I had carried on to Finister. Any how, all the more reason to go back to do it all again!Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
Next time!I was too tired to go out of my way.
I definitely regret not going to Eunate...and Samos. I was interested in seeing them both, but didn't want to take the extra time they needed.
No regrets.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I don’t have any deeply held regrets, mostly just a sense of gratitude for the Camino itself and for the many acts of kindness and generosity bestowed on me by so many along the way. Regrets: not writing down the names and addresses of a few people who I would like to contact now; and not keeping a more detailed daily journal.
I can relate to that. I started a bit later than I should, my backpack was too heavy and half way up the mountain I thought that I was going to die - and wanted to. I arrived in the dark at Roncesvalles and it was raining. BUT then I discovered that there was a pilgrim meal in the restaurant opposite and dinner was a whole trout each. That and chatting to my fellow pilgrims over the meal was a very healing experience and I was fine the next day. Had I known about being able to stay at Orisson I might have opted for it but would then have been denied the experience of going over the Pyrenees in a day.I do regret attempting to walk the entire first stage from SJPP to Roncesvalles. I had a reservation at Orisson, but the hospital are out at SJPP convinced us to cancel it. Big mistake. It ruined me for days after.
I’m always surprised when people don’t mention how hard the Camino is. Good job finding a solution that worked. The first week on el Norte shook my confidence and brought me to tears more than once.CF (Camino Frances) in 2013 Sept-Oct, my first. SJPdP to Santiago. Not one regret. It was so full of magic and Camino Angels. I was so green I was nick named "peregreena. LOL I really feel ignorance is bliss because it sure contributes to the Camino culture of "let go and let the Camino provide". Don't get me wrong, it was tough sometimes and painful, that's for sure but so full of magic and joy and a real sense of accomplishment. I made friends for life and completed it in 34 days with only one rest day. I went on to Fisterra with my Camino sister on the bus then to Muxia. Pure magic. I went home highly recommending it and explaining the Camino to family and friends as a woman giving birth and I gave birth to three children on the Camino. LOL
CF in 2016 April-May, my second. SJPdp to Santiago. A little regret. I planned too much and I knew too much in advance about the Camino. Not as much magic because I tried to control more because I knew more. Does that make sense.I was finished by Fromista for various reasons. So, I took a few days rest then hopped on the train to Santiago, no regret there, just a sense of relief and smiles.
del Norte 2019 July-August. My third. Irun to Santiago. No regrets. del Norte kicked my butt so much so that I knew I had to change plans. It was while I was in my hotel room at Pension Jade in Castro Urdiales when I realized del Norte took all I could give. Even so, she still wanted more. I walked a few more days to get to a bus to get me to Santander where I hopped the train down to the CF directly to Fromista. I could start there where I had left off 3 years earlier. Yippy!! The feeling I had on that train racing closer to the Frances is indescribable, happiness doesn't express it enough. Although my Camino was still full of hard knocks I was happy to be back on the Frances and feeling quite sly that I had figured a way out but also a way to keep going. I was completo.
Please, if you'd like to see my adventure I am on insta as caminojunkie (I hope I'm not breaking any rules by giving this info).
Noticed my typo in your reply. I’ve had this phone for two years and it still does not understand my accent.I can relate to that. I started a bit later than I should, my backpack was too heavy and half way up the mountain I thought that I was going to die - and wanted to. I arrived in the dark at Roncesvalles and it was raining. BUT then I discovered that there was a pilgrim meal in the restaurant opposite and dinner was a whole trout each. That and chatting to my fellow pilgrims over the meal was a very healing experience and I was fine the next day. Had I known about being able to stay at Orisson I might have opted for it but would then have been denied the experience of going over the Pyrenees in a day.
I don't regret taking the bus, along with a group of people I was walking with, avoiding traipsing through the industrial outer area of Burgos. I do regret, just a little, taking the bus from Santiago to Finisterre. I was a bit pushed for time and didn't really see that stretch as part of my Camino. I would now, though. One regret was staying at the meanest nasty hotel in Toulouse on my way back home. I wasn't to know from its web site and the one that I stayed in on the way out was lovely - and opposite the train station.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I try not to regret anything in the past, which I admit is hard thing to do. But being a Monday-morning quarterback is not my thing. Instead, I just try to accept what happened and do my best with what I have each moment. This doesn't mean that I do a good job of practicing what I say. However, unless I intentionally bungled something, what is the point of spending my precious time regretting something that I can't fix. You may say that this is just my defense mechanism, but the alternative of making a long list of regrets in life is dying young. Life is too short! Look what happened in Florida. I feel infinitely fortunate to have walked several Caminos; doesn't matter whether I could have done better or differently by someone else's standard. All those who were fortunate enough to experience the Camino are blessed people. My warmest wishes to you all.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I walked my first CF in 35 days and when home reviewing all the pictures taken with my friend that walked with me, we both realized we were just going from one location to another according to the guide books and didn't take the time to really enjoy the culture and the journey as we should have. Don't get me wrong. That was the trip the best of both of our lives!! In March 2022 at age 75, I am returning to SJPP to Slow walk the CF in ab out 62 days and bringing the family to join me in Sarria for the slow trip into Santiago.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I try not to regret anything in the past, which I admit is hard thing to do. But being a Monday-morning quarterback is not my thing. Instead, I just try to accept what happened and do my best with what I have each moment. This doesn't mean that I do a good job of practicing what I say. However, unless I intentionally bungled something, what is the point of spending my precious time regretting something that I can't fix. You may say that this is just my defense mechanism, but the alternative of making a long list of regrets in life is dying young. Life is too short! Look what happened in Florida. I feel infinitely fortunate to have walked several Caminos; doesn't matter whether I could have done better or differently by someone else's standard. All those who were fortunate enough to experience the Camino are blessed people. My warmest wishes to you all.
Traumatic experience eh?I regret washing my shoes on the first day. All it did was give me WETTER shoes until I was past Pamplona. Let them self-clean while you walk. To this day (8 years later), that was the first and last time I cleaned those shoes!
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David, you would have loved it! I walked Le Puy to Auvillar. That stretch including the Cele Variant is spectacular.wonder what my Camino would have been had I started further north, even Le Puy ...
Beautiful. ThanksI have only one regret if you would indulge me. Approx three years ago, in a town on the Frances which I don't recall, I had supper in an albergue with three lovely people. The man and wife were from Florida and they were accompanied by their daughter from Hawaii. The man had gout and was labouring a bit with his walk. They were just lovely and interesting people. I did not get their names.
Later down the road, I met them again in a small stone church. I was standing outside speaking with the mother and daughter when the father came out.
He dipped his hand in the holy water on his way out of the church and walked over and annointed his wife's forehead. Then he did the same for his daughter.
He then reached over to me, a virtual stranger, and annointed my forehead. I was left speechless and very moved and honoured. In fact, I am choking up as I write this, all this time later. My regret is I did not get his name. I know nothing about him other than he provided the most profound moment of my five trips to a Camino. I regret that I never properly expressed the appreciation I felt to him. If he, or a family member, are on this site, please know how moved I was and that I would like to exchange names with you if you were comfortable with that.
I have often thought about how many people we encounter on the Camino. Our lives touch lightly or dramatically and then we pass out of each other's life, never to meet again. How many significant possible relationships do we miss out on due to haste to get somewhere or being a little backward about coming forward socially. I am going to change my reaction to people when I get back on the Frances next Spring
I can empathize with that having lived in Egypt for several years in the 1970s and never making it to Upper Egypt, the Valley of the Kings, Thebes etc.Yes it is for conversations and inspiration for the newbies. I have heard people telling they regret not exchanging contact info with a certain person they met. Others not having a notepad to take some notes of the experiences... or trying a certain typical food in a certain area. It is great to jump in and deeply embrace the camino and probably every single one is different. This will be my first. There is also a lot to learn from the success and regrets of each other. Myself for example, i was in Africa for a long time and never went to a Safari. Had amazing experiences there but didn't enjoy the Safari part of it. So if i was in Africa again obviously i would “not” miss the Safari.
Walking the VDLP last year just before all the lock-downs started. I sort of ran out of steam and came home early from Zamora - just wish I had kept on going. Planning to go back next year and finish things off.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
Big regret was giving up at Castrojeriz and flying home on Easter Sunday. Went back a few months later and finished it but I often think about what I could have done had I walked on up Mostelares. On the other hand I would not have met my best camino buddy, Mees Van der Sluijs (RIP), that September in Virgin del Camino. Obviosly it would have been great also to have heard of the pilgrimage long before 2013 when I would have been a lot younger. There have been other regrets but that Saturday morning sitting in La Taberna tossing my mind back and forth is a very vivid memoryWell... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I ended up meeting two ladies from my hometown and walked across the meseta with them and they were only going to Leon, I got sick and my spirit suffered and I ended up taking buses and trains most of the way after that. I regret not trying to walk any further, I also have a heart condition that affected my breathing and let that get to me too much. I just needed to do what I could do even if it was to the next town . I wanted to be able to climb those hills and do the whole Camino but had a hard time admitting to my limits. I missed doing the Pyrenees due to another problem and would love to at least see if I could make it to Orisson.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I regret not collecting contact info for some new friends I met along the way. There are pilgrims I enjoyed for a number of days not realizing when we parted I may never be able to reach them again.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I feel the same as you. I am just thankful for the few contacts I did get...they are still friends to this day! We have had other meet ups, unrelated to the Camino.I regret not collecting contact info for some new friends I met along the way. There are pilgrims I enjoyed for a number of days not realizing when we parted I may never be able to reach them again.
Yes, I cried too. A lot while on del Norte. I took more rest days and spent more money than on the Frances. I made zero friends but had the pleasure of brief encounters with other pilgrims. There were places I walked past where I prayed for protection. Not speaking Spanish left me an outcast in places with locals just ignoring me. del Norte was tough on me. Oh and Deba to Markina, wow one of the worst days of my life. I paired up with a young lady (half my age) on our way out of Deba, she lead us down to a small seaside town because she wanted to take a last dip in the ocean. To say the least I was so angry because we had to climb our way back UP to the actual trail which took all my energy I had conserved for this the hardest stretch of del Norte. Not to mention I was on next to nothing sleep from the night before. Once past the last stop to get refreshments I plugged along, up and up and up. With my head down, I missed a small way marker on a tree and continued up the forest road to the top when I realized I was lost. I could see the trail on my app but couldn’t find it. I plopped down on the forest road where I cried and cried, hoping someone would hear me. I finally found the trail but had a ways to go. I ran out of water with four hours of walking ahead of me. It took me 12 hours to get to Markina...........................12 HOURS!!!!!I’m always surprised when people don’t mention how hard the Camino is. Good job finding a solution that worked. The first week on el Norte shook my confidence and brought me to tears more than once.
I totally get the being around drunks, most become loud and obnoxious, I won't do it. On my second CF in 2016 because I didn't drink along with the younger crowd some of them labeled me as "being better than". so I was pretty much outcast.I regret spending time with people who had a drinking problem because I was afraid of being alone. They almost ruined my 1st Camino but ya live and learn.
Also regret not taking photos of the good friends I made.
The stamps on your credential often serve that purpose.One more regret-- not using my camera to document with the town name and albergue where I stayed each night, to make it easier to reconstruct my memories of each leg of my Camino. That would have made it easier to time travel the Camino during the past 15 months of pandemic.
Yes, I have had to refer back to those precious stamps a few times to figure out where I have stayed, and also to occasionally add pertinent input to a thread offering help or advise to future pilgrims.The stamps on your credential often serve that purpose.
Yes, I do it all the time.Yes, I have had to refer back to those precious stamps a few times to figure out where I have stayed, and also to occasionally add pertinent input to a thread offering help or advise to future pilgrims.
You can go on Gronze.com and look up the town and alberque and they often times have pictures of the alberque and what it looks like inside. I did this when I was making up a little booklet type thing on my IPad.One more regret-- not using my camera to document with the town name and albergue where I stayed each night, to make it easier to reconstruct my memories of each leg of my Camino. That would have made it easier to time travel the Camino during the past 15 months of pandemic.
Uggg (wincing) Oh OUCH!!Was thinking my biggest regret was over planning for my first Camino however... If I had not planned extensively would never have gone walking the Camino. It's that simple in hindsight as that's the way I am built, that's where my mindset was at the time and that's what I needed to do to get out the door and get started! So really can't be a regret...happily that initial Camino helped to greatly reduce the over planning on my next walk!
My one big regret was on my last Camino where I had the worst blisters after 2 days of walking out of Lisbon...seriously picture two half egg type sizes on both feet. So what did I do? Looked in my bag and picked out 2 extra large Compeed bandages which barely covered the blisters. There that should do it!
Absolutely the stupidest thing possible I could have done...that's what happens when you don't do your research on how to use a specific product. Two days later after quitting and taking the train to Porto a super nice Dr. removed the Compeeds very gingerly, did some miracle blister repair and told me to not walk for minimum 4 days and to never to do that again please!
Dunno if I would call it a regret, but I realized afterward that I worried too much about my first Camino. Felt compelled to know what to expect, how things would be, etc etc etc. Of course I soon found the Camino just happens.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
Samos is definitely worth it, and the walk from Samos to Sarria is WAYYYY nicer than from TriacasteloI was too tired to go out of my way.
I definitely regret not going to Eunate...and Samos. I was interested in seeing them both, but didn't want to take the extra time they needed.
In April/May 2017 walking our first camino from SJPP my husband encountered a bad clam in an otherwise delicious paella in Castrojeriz. Weak, dehydrated and humiliated he trudged over the mule killer to Fromista. From Fromista we took the bus to Palencia, train to Leon believing medical care in Leon would be “the ticket.” We spent 3 days in the Marriott in Leon, private bathroom required. On morning 3 we faced the big decision, go home or go on? With gratitude he/we were able to keep a meal down (thank you El Cortes Inglais). We arrived in Santiago and vowed in the Cathedral to return.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I was interested in going last year butas I got close, there was a sign saying that it was closed (Covid), disappointed for a few moments but knew my feet would be happier. It will be there next time.I was too tired to go out of my way.
I definitely regret not going to Eunate...and Samos. I was interested in seeing them both, but didn't want to take the extra time they needed.
Lol.I do regret attempting to walk the entire first stage from SJPP to Roncesvalles. I had a reservation at Orisson, but the hospitalero at SJPP convinced us to cancel it. Big mistake. It ruined me for days after.
Well, he probably felt content in anointing you, and never expected anything in return. You have the beautiful memory intact. How many times have you been disappointed when you got to know someone better? I am not saying that would have been the case, but one often looks back and fonder something could have been better if only something was done differently. More likely than not, one will never know. The fact is that you are so blessed to have that memory.I have only one regret if you would indulge me. Approx three years ago, in a town on the Frances which I don't recall, I had supper in an albergue with three lovely people. The man and wife were from Florida and they were accompanied by their daughter from Hawaii. The man had gout and was labouring a bit with his walk. They were just lovely and interesting people. I did not get their names.
Later down the road, I met them again in a small stone church. I was standing outside speaking with the mother and daughter when the father came out.
He dipped his hand in the holy water on his way out of the church and walked over and annointed his wife's forehead. Then he did the same for his daughter.
He then reached over to me, a virtual stranger, and annointed my forehead. I was left speechless and very moved and honoured. In fact, I am choking up as I write this, all this time later. My regret is I did not get his name. I know nothing about him other than he provided the most profound moment of my five trips to a Camino. I regret that I never properly expressed the appreciation I felt to him. If he, or a family member, are on this site, please know how moved I was and that I would like to exchange names with you if you were comfortable with that.
I have often thought about how many people we encounter on the Camino. Our lives touch lightly or dramatically and then we pass out of each other's life, never to meet again. How many significant possible relationships do we miss out on due to haste to get somewhere or being a little backward about coming forward socially. I am going to change my reaction to people when I get back on the Frances next Spring
Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
My regret was trying to complete it as quickly as possible. I was aiming to complete the French Way in 30 days, actually did it in 23. Thoroughly enjoyed it but I missed forming friendships as I kept walking through people. Next year on the Del Norte I will just take my time.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
Well, he probably felt content in anointing you, and never expected anything in return. You have the beautiful memory intact. How many times have you been disappointed when you got to know someone better? I am not saying that would have been the case, but one often looks back and fonder something could have been better if only something was done differently. More likely than not, one will never know. The fact is that you are so blessed to have that memory.
Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
My wife and I like to keep to ourselves. We did meet some lovely people on our first Camino. Now in covid times stuck here with nowhere to go and wondering how those people are holding up I wish we had taken email addresses from those Pilgrims just to say hi and how are you going!Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
I suppose a regret of mine was taking it for granted that everyday I'd wake up and do the same thing, which I really enjoyed for the most part. I was with people that I met on the Camino that ABSOLUTELY made the experience. I think I'd come to point by about the third week though where, as I said, I took it for granted and got up every morning darting to the finish line and generally started looking for more time alone because I was kind of done with it.Well... we all hear all the time the amazing experience that the Camino is. The people one meet, the Joy, the food, the learning, the sharing, the different culture, the openness and awakening for some...
What is that “something” you really wish you have done on your first camino that you didn't do and you regret or miss now?
If you still have your credencial, you can bring it with you on your next Camino, start with a stamp in Burgos and carry on from there. Many Europeans walk the Camino this way, stopping somewhere along the way and picking up again from there in a future year.I try to not have any regrets, and I don’t have any from my first (partial) CF. Maybe some things I would do differently, but nothing major.
I do have a regret from my second (partial) CF, and that is I regret not being in better health and physical shape before I began. I was still recovering from a serious, three-month-long illness and sadly very overweight. I had dug myself into a very deep hole, and I did what I could to prepare, but it wasn’t enough. I had felt compelled to do the Camino at that time, ready or not, due to the sudden and completely unexpected death of the person I planned to walk with, a dear friend of 40 years. Anyhow, due to health problems, I had to stop walking in Burgos. So I regret that. It bothers me to quit something, and it remains on my mind as unfinished business.
I have been able to channel the disappointment into determination not to have it happen again, and I have lost significant weight and am now fitter than I have been in many years. I am not sure exactly when I will return to Spain and my unfinished business, but when I do, this time I will be ready, physically and spiritually.
Thanks for the suggestion. Hubby and I have considered many possibilities, including empezar de cero in SJPDP, Roncevalles, and Pamplona. Burgos is out because I missed too much of that section between Logroño and Burgos while sick and miserable before I actually quit. Current thinking is Pamplona, but we still have plenty of time to change our minds - again.If you still have your credencial, you can bring it with you on your next Camino, start with a stamp in Burgos and carry on from there. Many Europeans walk the Camino this way, stopping somewhere along the way and picking up again from there in a future year.
I agree. I was dissapointed in myself on my last Camino. On reflection and on seeing the outcome of that total experience and its benefits to since then I now think it went just fine.Sometimes seems like something is a regret right there but maybe it is the experience to help us learn and overcome something and other times something that we don't give importance at the moment, later on can become a regret.
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