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I think Madidi has Denis Taylor in mind, well now that you mention it! !!!Madidi said:Know exactly how you are feeling Alan: it took me months to shake off my 'blues' but planning my next trip has helped. Unfortunately for my family and friends it has gone from 'I did this....', 'I did that....' to 'I am going to do this...', 'I am going to do that...' my much better half is not at all amused!!
Oh by the way...have you ever played professional snooker???
It's well over a month since I've returned. I still find myself waking up at night and getting a "new" revelation from something that happened along the way. I grew a beard (only because the razor and shaving cream weighed 4 oz!) and said I'd shave it off when I finally felt "back home". I don't particularly want to wear a beard and am now wondering what happens if that "back home" feeling never appears!My son, Will, and I returned to Arizona July 5. We walked from SJPP May 30 and finished in Santiago June 30. I, too, find myself on the Forum, looking over my notes and pictures, connecting with people here to tell my stories. One thing that I find curious on the Forum and on the Camino is everyone wanting to know when you are returning or if you are returning as if one Camino isn't good enough. I find I want to think about and piece together this Camino because it was this particular time I saw what I did and met who I did. It strikes me as a bit disrespectful of my journey to begin thinking of another. I met a lady on the plane home who said to open the window of your trip to share with others so they may learn something. Her point was to tell your stories in order to process your Camino. If people get tired of hearing them, write them down or find a stranger who wants to listen. Because the Camino isn't a vacation but a pilgrimage and you are gone for such a long time, it takes a long time to process. My brother said the government shrinks who counsel agents who have lived overseas for an extended period of time in a culture unfamiliar, to expect to have difficulties adjusting for awhile. I'm so proud of our accomplishment and am enjoying reliving the experience without trying too hard to figure out what it all means.
Ah! Do what we do Al, wear it sometimes for training, but not enough to wear it out.Saw my pack in the wardrobe yesterday and felt compelled tio put it on! How sad as it will be May before I walk. (Unless I sneak a quickie in)
My pack is packed, ready... for the day I know will be the day I will walk again. A few things have been taken out and one thing will be added (electric coil heater). I have 90 days, so hoping to be in Spain for 2014.Saw my pack in the wardrobe yesterday and felt compelled tio put it on! How sad as it will be May before I walk. (Unless I sneak a quickie in)
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