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Ah, the converstations I have with myself nonstop: "how much further do I have to go", "I can't go any further", "Where can I find a bus", " When I find the next cafe I will call a cab", etc., etc., etc., only to keep walking, arriving to my destination, and looking forward to walking the next day, and the next yearAlso, the temptation to skip some stretches (especially out of Leon) by bus, instead of just going on in peace and accept the Way as it is...
RUSH.
Even if I am fully aware of it, (to som extent), at some point I begin to think that I should reach this or that place during the day, or not being contempt by walking less that 20K/day, and so I stress myself a little, instead of just walking in peace. I remind myself all the time to not worry, and relax/slow down and enjoy the now, but still I get the urge. It is really irritating, especially as I am retired, have no return ticket, and can be on the Way as long as I want. I am also VERY aware of the anti-climax when hittting Santiago and realising that my walk has ended,
Also, the temptation to skip some stretches (especially out of Leon) by bus, instead of just going on in peace and accept the Way as it is...
Oh well, next time... And it will not be long until I go again... Maybe med Sept. or just after Easter 2016: The Way is constantly calling on me...
Love my Ingles...l an sauntering on purpose and am loving it. I was so stressed for time on the Portuguese in July and the Sanabres early August...l promised myself not to repeat that for my walks in Galicia.
But I understand what you mean..who knows how l would feel and act on the CF.
I thing l still have not mastered to my satisfaction is the packing...but at least Ivar gets some business.
Hey, Alex, maybe you should try to walk with me - no such problemsRUSH.
Even if I am fully aware of it, (to som extent), at some point I begin to think that I should reach this or that place during the day, or not being contempt by walking less that 20K/day, and so I stress myself a little, instead of just walking in peace. I remind myself all the time to not worry, and relax/slow down and enjoy the now, but still I get the urge. It is really irritating, especially as I am retired, have no return ticket, and can be on the Way as long as I want. I am also VERY aware of the anti-climax when hittting Santiago and realising that my walk has ended,
Also, the temptation to skip some stretches (especially out of Leon) by bus, instead of just going on in peace and accept the Way as it is...
Oh well, next time... And it will not be long until I go again... Maybe med Sept. or just after Easter 2016: The Way is constantly calling on me...
This is a great reminder. Thanks.
Since you've done the Camino a number of times, any suggestions for when to start out in spring of 2016 that will help me avoid both late spring rain and early summer heat? I'm thinking of doing my walk from the beginning of May into mid-June, or mid-May through the end of June. And of course, Mother Nature can be completely unpredictable regardless! Especially with El Nino looming in the future! Any suggestions? Advice? Thanks!
Alex, I have the same problem! I seem to have a rhythm of walking that is naturally fast. I find that no matter how much I berate myself and try to slow down it won't last. My solution is to take longer stops in the little villages on the way. Always an excuse for cafe or cerveza, huh?RUSH.
Even if I am fully aware of it, (to som extent), at some point I begin to think that I should reach this or that place during the day, or not being contempt by walking less that 20K/day, and so I stress myself a little, instead of just walking in peace. I remind myself all the time to not worry, and relax/slow down and enjoy the now, but still I get the urge. It is really irritating, especially as I am retired, have no return ticket, and can be on the Way as long as I want. I am also VERY aware of the anti-climax when hittting Santiago and realising that my walk has ended,
Also, the temptation to skip some stretches (especially out of Leon) by bus, instead of just going on in peace and accept the Way as it is...
Oh well, next time... And it will not be long until I go again... Maybe med Sept. or just after Easter 2016: The Way is constantly calling on me...
There is a difference between "rushing" and "walking quickly." Rushing means you are going too fast for your comfort. That's an unfortunately thing to be doing on the camino. However, if you feel like brisk walking at a fast pace, that does not necessarily mean you are rushing. One can "enjoy the now" at various speeds!I stress myself a little, instead of just walking in peace. I remind myself all the time to not worry, and relax/slow down and enjoy the now, but still I get the urge.
I'm tired, my feet hurt, I'm hungry, are we there yet, I need to go to the bathroom, I'm thirsty.Ah, the converstations I have with myself nonstop: "how much further do I have to go", "I can't go any further", "Where can I find a bus", " When I find the next cafe I will call a cab", etc., etc., etc., only to keep walking, arriving to my destination, and looking forward to walking the next day, and the next year
There is a difference between "rushing" and "walking quickly." Rushing means you are going too fast for your comfort. That's an unfortunately thing to be doing on the camino. However, if you feel like brisk walking at a fast pace, that does not necessarily mean you are rushing. One can "enjoy the now" at various speeds!
#^\€!!! Here you go encouraging people to wake the rest of us up to get a bed but I do get the difference between able normal speed and rushing, hence why I posted about my "Am I yet there" demon....I should have been more precise: By RUSH I do not mean walking speed (I do 4.5-5 km/h; pretty fast?).
I mean the RUSH you build up inside to get from A to B, forgetting that you are on (for many) a life-changing journey, and in the midst of it, you let your (my) stressful experiences from a 21st century lifestyle push you onwards and forward, instead of appreciating the now, and SLOW DOWN. Santiago comes quick enough, and then it's game over. I know I am extremely lucky not to have time constraints, and can stay in Spain as long as needed. Still this RUSH infects me from time to time... Must work hard on it.
And yes, I can understand the stress of the bed-chase; but honestly, I have never been rejected in an albergue, maybe due to the fact that I start out at 6.30-7 AM, so by 1-2 PM I get me a bed, enjoy the place I'm in, do food shopping and prepare the rest of my day- And always do the best of the situation, incvluding interacting with interesting people from all over the world. Just my 0.02$.
PS: But of course, if you walk into a village/town at 5-6-7 PM, you may be in trouble finding a bed.
@alexwalker , I think you and I should write a book about pm and am routines it's all in the planning, and that only comes from experince. Practice makes perfect, so, If you do not have practice, do not get up with the manoacs who force people put of bed, and one day we will all rise at a reasonable hour.He, he, dear Anemone: I can assure you that if I could sleep to 10 AM I would be a very happy man, but the maniacs getting up insanely early just makes me get up and start going.
Having said that: Each night I prepare my pack and stuff, so that when I wake up, I am out of the albergue 10 mins. later. I am the fastest (and most tired) morning packer/pilgrim you'll ever meet. Teeth brushing, shower, repackaging, can be done at arrival, and breakfast/coffee is enjoyed in the next village. And of course a cold (very cold) beer as soon as the sun takes its toll.Aaahhhh, I miss the Elvis bar! I was alone there for 1 hour with the owner: 2 cold beers, and he served hamon (ham) on the house! Needless to say, I left some coins on the table when leaving.
Another reason I'm walking less walked Caminos. And will continue to do soHe, he, dear Anemone: I can assure you that if I could sleep to 10 AM I would be a very happy man, but the maniacs getting up insanely early just makes me get up and start going.
Having said that: Each night I prepare my pack and stuff, so that when I wake up, I am out of the albergue 10 mins. later. I am the fastest (and most tired) morning packer/pilgrim you'll ever meet. Teeth brushing, shower, repackaging, can be done at arrival, and breakfast/coffee is enjoyed in the next village. And of course a cold (very cold) beer as soon as the sun takes its toll.Aaahhhh, I miss the Elvis bar! I was alone there for 1 hour with the owner: 2 cold beers, and he served hamon (ham) on the house! Needless to say, I left some coins on the table when leaving.
I should have been more precise: By RUSH I do not mean walking speed (I do 4.5-5 km/h; pretty fast?).
I mean the RUSH you build up inside to get from A to B, forgetting that you are on (for many) a life-changing journey, and in the midst of it, you let your (my) stressful experiences from a 21st century lifestyle push you onwards and forward, instead of appreciating the now, and SLOW DOWN. Santiago comes quick enough, and then it's game over. I know I am extremely lucky not to have time constraints, and can stay in Spain as long as needed. Still this RUSH infects me from time to time... Must work hard on it.
And yes, I can understand the stress of the bed-chase; but honestly, I have never been rejected in an albergue, maybe due to the fact that I start out at 6.30-7 AM, so by 1-2 PM I get me a bed, enjoy the place I'm in, do food shopping and prepare the rest of my day- And always do the best of the situation, including interacting with interesting people from all over the world. Just my 0.02$.
PS: But of course, if you walk into a village/town at 5-6-7 PM, you may be in trouble finding a bed. I have seen a couple of them in my years on the Camino.
Love my Ingles...l an sauntering on purpose and am loving it. I was so stressed for time on the Portuguese in July and the Sanabres early August...l promised myself not to repeat that for my walks in Galicia.
But I understand what you mean..who knows how l would feel and act on the CF.
I thing l still have not mastered to my satisfaction is the packing...but at least Ivar gets some business.
Hi Andrew. Did Pia get her clothing..we tried very hard to figure out were you would be. D'Olors drove it somewhere.Hi Ingrid
Just saw your post, and immediately remembered you and the very friendly welcome that you gave both me and Pia on our first day when we arrived in Zamora. We had a great walk, though absurdly hot and far too many unplanned deviations, especially the first week after leaving Zamora. We are now planning for walking on the San Salvador during Easter next year ! The young Pia remains as enthusiastic and determined as ever.
Very warm wishes
Andrew
Ps : We came across the Korean man who you told us about, though we were surprised that his approach was to walk a few kms and then when he chose to, he hitched a lift.
Oh, do tell, Alex. I love horror stories........ and never saw them again until Santiago (& Finisterre), but that's another horror story...
Hi Andrew. Did Pia get her clothing..we tried very hard to figure out were you would be. D'Olors drove it somewhere.
It was such pleasure to have you at Zamora... well l guess when you are 81 one makes allowances..lngrid
There's a little irony here -- you're suggesting that the people who walk faster actually may rush less, and I agree with you! Buen camino, Laurie
Hello dee bright,
Mother Nature rules!
If you are intending that your Camino will be the Camino Frances, then I believe opting for a mid-May start (from where-ever that may be), given the records that are available would present your best chance of getting what you want.
My Caminos were mid-May starts from StJPDP and the weather was pretty good most days.
If you plan on walking through Galicia be prepared for rain any time of the year
Buen (fair-weather) Camino.
Long strides. I walk like a geisha amd envy you because in the end I imagine I am putting preasure on my feet twice as many times than you do with one long stride for my 2 short ones. Oh the envy!I walk fast, most of the time i'm the last one to leave the albergue, i take my sweat time packing, washing, brushing teeth while listening to some cool wake up music on my tiny bluetooth speaker attached to my pack, i stop a million times a day for my beloved cafe cortado and tortilla, usualy overtake all 6am pilgrims, sometimes like to walk until 6 pm (if weather is nice) and always have a bed, often end up with another 40+km day and eventhough many pilgrims think i am rushing through it all, i sometimes feel i'm the most relaxed pilgrim there.
Go figure
I'm flying out on May 3rd and starting my Camino from SJPP on the 4th. I don't think that there is any guarantee of the weather patterns as they can differ wildly from year to year. Maybe see you there. Buen Camino!This is a great reminder. Thanks.
Since you've done the Camino a number of times, any suggestions for when to start out in spring of 2016 that will help me avoid both late spring rain and early summer heat? I'm thinking of doing my walk from the beginning of May into mid-June, or mid-May through the end of June. And of course, Mother Nature can be completely unpredictable regardless! Especially with El Nino looming in the future! Any suggestions? Advice? Thanks!
RUSH.
Even if I am fully aware of it, (to som extent), at some point I begin to think that I should reach this or that place during the day, or not being contempt by walking less that 20K/day, and so I stress myself a little, instead of just walking in peace. I remind myself all the time to not worry, and relax/slow down and enjoy the now, but still I get the urge. It is really irritating, especially as I am retired, have no return ticket, and can be on the Way as long as I want. I am also VERY aware of the anti-climax when hittting Santiago and realising that my walk has ended,
Also, the temptation to skip some stretches (especially out of Leon) by bus, instead of just going on in peace and accept the Way as it is...
Oh well, next time... And it will not be long until I go again... Maybe med Sept. or just after Easter 2016: The Way is constantly calling on me...
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