One more sleep

MCFearnley · Sep 10, 2016

One more sleep and I fly out to Madrid.
I don't know what to do with myself. All I can think of is my departure tomorrow. I am overjoyed, nervous, stoic, slightly freaked out... I have not done this type of trip ever and the last time I flew overseas was in 1987. I only ever traveled with others and now I am going solo, leaving my husband home with the kitties. My bag is all packed, but I know I will take it apart and repack it once again.

I am so looking forward to setting foot on the Camino and join the millions of pilgrims who have trod this route over the centuries before me.

One more sleep!

G.White · Sep 10, 2016

Buen Camino!

Wokabaut_Meri · Sep 10, 2016

Oh my! What an journey awaits you! Bravo to your adventurous spirit! No wonder you're excited and everything else

There is something about walking an ancient path travelled by many...

Buen Camino!

Go Well.

wayfarer · Sep 10, 2016

Buen Camino.

MCFearnley · Sep 10, 2016

I keep humming this Chris de Burgh song

Wokabaut_Meri · Sep 10, 2016

Just added it to my Camino Playlist!

MTtoCamino · Sep 10, 2016

All worries will just disappear with each step!

Enjoy your soon to be freedom
Buen Camino
Keith

jdbp2016 · Sep 10, 2016

MCFearnley said:
One more sleep and I fly out to Madrid.
I don't know what to do with myself. All I can think of is my departure tomorrow. I am overjoyed, nervous, stoic, slightly freaked out... I have not done this type of trip ever and the last time I flew overseas was in 1987. I only ever traveled with others and now I am going solo, leaving my husband home with the kitties. My bag is all packed, but I know I will take it apart and repack it once again.

I am so looking forward to setting foot on the Camino and join the millions of pilgrims who have trod this route over the centuries before me.

One more sleep!

Buen Camino! My husband and I also have one more sleep until we fly out....perhaps we will meet up on the trail. We plan to start on the 15th from SJPdP.

G.White · Sep 10, 2016

I'm flying out today, look for a guy with a shell on his backpack, Buen Camino!

MCFearnley · Sep 10, 2016

My Camino starts in Ponferrada on the 13th.

G.White · Sep 10, 2016

MCFearnley said:
My Camino starts in Ponferrada on the 13th.

I guess we won't meet, I'm fast but not that fast, enjoy!

MCFearnley · Sep 10, 2016

G.White said:
I guess we won't meet, I'm fast but not that fast, enjoy!

MCFearnley · Sep 10, 2016

Hubby got me some travelling mascots. The one in the red cap is my hubby mascot.

Peregrina and peregrino

MCFearnley
Sep 10, 2016

MTtoCamino · Sep 10, 2016

MCFearnley said:
Hubby got me some travelling mascots. The one in the red cap is my hubby mascot.

Peregrina and peregrino

MCFearnley

Sep 10, 2016

Just a thought, I walked with an Aussie family & they had a son that had a little figure & he took pictures of it as they moved along. Makes for some interesting very fun pictures

Ed's mom · Sep 10, 2016

Buen Camino.
My daughter leaves today and my husband and I leave next month. I look forward to hearing your great adventures. Remember pack light!

VNwalking · Sep 11, 2016

Wonderful...Buen Camino and Ultreia, Claire!
May you have good health and good walking.

Albertagirl · Sep 11, 2016

MCFearnley said:
now I am going solo, leaving my husband home with the kitties.

@MCFearnley
I love your comment about leaving your husband home with the kitties. Sometimes, we have to step out alone to recognize our own strength. Buen camino.

C clearly · Sep 11, 2016

Keep us posted! Buen Camino!

patk · Sep 11, 2016

MCFearnley said:
One more sleep and I fly out to Madrid.
I don't know what to do with myself. All I can think of is my departure tomorrow. I am overjoyed, nervous, stoic, slightly freaked out... I have not done this type of trip ever and the last time I flew overseas was in 1987. I only ever traveled with others and now I am going solo, leaving my husband home with the kitties. My bag is all packed, but I know I will take it apart and repack it once again.

I am so looking forward to setting foot on the Camino and join the millions of pilgrims who have trod this route over the centuries before me.

One more sleep!

Have faith, all will be well. Traveller there is no path. Paths are made by walking,(Machado). How lucky you are to be starting off. Just take it easy, smile, use Spanish if you can, learn some if you can't. Look after your feet. If you start to get a blister change to your sandals. Peregrinos are mostly a good lot! Buen camino.

movinmaggie · Sep 11, 2016

Albertagirl said:
@MCFearnley
I love your comment about leaving your husband home with the kitties. Sometimes, we have to step out alone to recognize our own strength. Buen camino.

But I wondered; is he left with the 3 kiddies or the three kitties??

Jakke · Sep 11, 2016

MCFearnley said:
One more sleep and I fly out to Madrid.
I don't know what to do with myself. All I can think of is my departure tomorrow. I am overjoyed, nervous, stoic, slightly freaked out... I have not done this type of trip ever and the last time I flew overseas was in 1987. I only ever traveled with others and now I am going solo, leaving my husband home with the kitties. My bag is all packed, but I know I will take it apart and repack it once again.

I am so looking forward to setting foot on the Camino and join the millions of pilgrims who have trod this route over the centuries before me.

One more sleep!

Buen camino! I know how you feel - I am flying to Lisbon on Wednesday..

stevedeployed · Sep 11, 2016

Buen Camino. Can't wait to be back next year!

MCFearnley · Sep 11, 2016

movinmaggie said:
But I wondered; is he left with the 3 kiddies or the three kitties??

Indeed they are three kitties, the furry kind

movinmaggie · Sep 11, 2016

MCFearnley said:
Indeed they are three kitties, the furry kind

That is so sweet! Have a wonderful and meaningful journey.

AcrossTheWater3008 · Sep 11, 2016

Buen Camino!

MCFearnley · Sep 11, 2016

Five hours before my flight. I'll be heading out to the airport soon.
My priest had a really nice blessing for me at the end of the morning service.
All the jitters and butterflies were calmed after that. I am ready to go.

VNwalking · Sep 11, 2016

Wonderful, Claire!

MCFearnley said:
My priest had a really nice blessing for me at the end of the morning service.

And don't miss the pilgrim's blessing at the end of the evening mass in Roncesvalles--it will inspire and steady you. (Well, it did that for me and I'm not even Catholic--it is deeply moving, one of the highlights of the Camino).
Bon voyage, and buen camino!

DurhamParish · Sep 12, 2016

I'm excited for you. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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