- Time of past OR future Camino
- Past
I recently read in a post (sorry, cannot just locate it now – it was at the end of a long thread) that it seemed to be a common phenomenon to experience both physical and mental fatigue after 5 – 7 days into the camino.
I have thought about this, because this was exactly what I felt (checked my notes to be sure) after about seven days (starting from Roncesvalles). I kind of hit a wall after seven days – felt I had to make it a short day – and checked into a hotel.
Physically I had been doing fine so far – no blisters, good feet, no particular pains or aches, and carrying my backpack.
But suddenly I almost couldn't drag my feet along to a shop to buy food - and my body felt totally exhausted (but no pain) – and mentally I hit a total low.
Now I wonder whether this is a common occurrence or experience (hitting a wall)? – and if so, whether you would care to share your experience.
Kind regards, Annelise
I have thought about this, because this was exactly what I felt (checked my notes to be sure) after about seven days (starting from Roncesvalles). I kind of hit a wall after seven days – felt I had to make it a short day – and checked into a hotel.
Physically I had been doing fine so far – no blisters, good feet, no particular pains or aches, and carrying my backpack.
But suddenly I almost couldn't drag my feet along to a shop to buy food - and my body felt totally exhausted (but no pain) – and mentally I hit a total low.
Now I wonder whether this is a common occurrence or experience (hitting a wall)? – and if so, whether you would care to share your experience.
Kind regards, Annelise