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Although you told yourself to go with no expectations it seems you took some anyway as it sounds like isn’t not meeting your needs. Doesn’t every day of life just brings with it what it does and your perception says if it’s interesting or not??? I’m starting the Camino next week and am certain I won’t find seeing something different and walking with different people boring. Even time alone will be well spent as there are so many things to ponder...I really can’t wait.... Buen CaminoHi have been on the Camino for a week after waiting for about 4 years to walk it and frankly I am not getting it. While I like the surprises of quaint churches and cow bells the whole experience is proving to be a bit of a big bore.
I told myself to come with no expectations to be open to what each day brings and it seems so far like a lot of work and not much joy in return.
Help!
Hi have been on the Camino for a week after waiting for about 4 years to walk it and frankly I am not getting it. While I like the surprises of quaint churches and cow bells the whole experience is proving to be a bit of a big bore.
I told myself to come with no expectations to be open to what each day brings and it seems so far like a lot of work and not much joy in return.
Help!
That does sound much better!Perhaps you will get your nerves back and start the thread if you title it, "It might be better to walk alone." Then you are free to discuss the pros and cons and not feel like you're giving advice, but rather food for thought.
Hi have been on the Camino for a week … Help!
She checked out the Forum this morning, but did not make a post.Mary’s not responding because she’s walking
This really hit home. For me, at this moment, the Camino is about releasing myself from responsibilities. It’s about being ‘free to do what I want any old time’ as the song says. After a lot of years of looking after everyone else I’m looking forward to that aspect quite a bit.I think unfortunately, in our 'enthusiasm' to support a fellow Pilgrim, we can have a tendency to go a bit overboard..... This happens a lot. Some OPs we hear from again, some we don't.
Imagine posting a question or sharing a doubt that has taken you a while to pluck up the courage to post.....
And you wake up with 50 replies the next morning. Lots of differernt advice and questions. Talk about Peer Pressure!
Hopefully Mary has made her decision, whatever it was, and is feeling happier now
Perhaps you will get your nerves back and start the thread if you title it, "It might be better to walk alone." Then you are free to discuss the pros and cons and not feel like you're giving advice, but rather food for thought.
Could it be the endless road after Mazariffe? Oy.......it goes on forever. Walking that the first time was a reminder that I was not walking for fun, because it was the epitome of boring. Oddly the second time, it was completely magical. Well...I never know how things will 'hit me,' and it has more to do with me than with the place itself.that long straight roadside walk
First, i must congratulate you on your honesty! Now, if this were me, i’d give it a few more days to move me and if it didn’t i would head for the shore. And if you are inclined to head south, try Morocco for a real taste of the exotic. You are on an adventure and there are no rules. Keep moving till something moves you, then stop there and enjoy your vacation.Hi have been on the Camino for a week after waiting for about 4 years to walk it and frankly I am not getting it. While I like the surprises of quaint churches and cow bells the whole experience is proving to be a bit of a big bore.
I told myself to come with no expectations to be open to what each day brings and it seems so far like a lot of work and not much joy in return.
Help!
Perhaps you will get your nerves back and start the thread if you title it, "It might be better to walk alone." Then you are free to discuss the pros and cons and not feel like you're giving advice, but rather food for thought.
Just seen this. You obviously didn't go to school in the vicinity of the Marmite factory! On a hot summer's day with a northerly breeze we couldn't have the windows open because of the smell - either Marmite or the nearby gasworks - guess where I went to school?Marmite is always good
One time I said to the volunteer in the Pilgrim Office that it was my very last Camino. He smiled, handed over the Compostela and said "See you next year!"It is strange. After three Camino France, one from Porto and one walk Finisterre-Muxia I felt fed up with Santiago and Caminos in Spain.
The last CF in april this year, never more was my feeling.
But after some weeks at home I start planning new walks. Dont understand the fascination, the attraction.
No. She dropped by, but did not make a post on the Forum.Can someone point me to Mary's post where she talks about finishing the Camino??
twh said:
Hi Mary,
I'm so glad to know that you made it to Santiago and that you are grateful for it.
Is it ok if I share this information, limited to the sentence above, on the thread you ! ? I'm sure many there would be happy and relieved to hear this news. I think they would also prefer to hear it from you but I respect both your privacy and your choice of when and what to say about it, if anything. From the popularity of your post I know there is an interest to hear your impressions and thoughts and how things changed or did not change during your walk to Santiago. Everyone has their own individual Camino and there is no "right way" to do it or experience it or react to it. The more opinions expressed the richer the story becomes of this unusual hike across Spain.
Wishing you all the best and I won't pester you again.
Tim Hardman
Mary's response below:
Sure please share I am so grateful for all the kind words of support.
Can someone point me to Mary's post where she talks about finishing the Camino??
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