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Jerome74 said:I don't want to sound like whining, but how did you cope with your Post Camino Blues?
Just plan the next one, either a part of Camino Frances or a new one.
We had the same feeling in October after 5 weeks Camino and started again for 3 weeks mid-may this year, (Pamplona-Leon) it was a different season, other pelgrims, and as nice as the first. But be aware there are more and more pelgrims, (let's see how long the Kerkeling-effect will last) and though new private albergues open, it will sometimes be hard to find a bed late in the afternoon. This was our experience this year, compared to September 07.
All the best,
Jupp
Lora said:well, my way of coping with post camino blues, is by planning my next one! I must be hooked!!
Lora
grilly said:Yes, the Camino Blues does exist. I wonder whether anyone has ever written a song or a poem about it?
Priscillian said:Many of us come back year after year. The reasons are varied. I for one learn something more about myself every time. But perhaps the most important lesson I am learning is an ongoing one: Simplify your life. Give and be able to receive love. Smile when you enter a room (it's the "normal" equivalent of "Buen Camino"). The effects are always worthwhile.
And be as forgiving of yourself as you are of others...
That's about it.
I have a question for all of you; not just those who have already posted but the 2000 or so who have clicked on this post so far. It is a serious question as it affects my future.
I am currently trying to buy a little house near Muxia. It is a 15 klm GORGEOUS walk through eucalyptus and pine woods or even along the most beautiful beach I have ever seen.
If I were to offer a "Post-Camino" sanctuary for 2 or 3 pilgrims to stay for 2 to 5 days - somewhere to stay and write, to read, or sketch, or play the guitar, or commune with the corn fields (or the donkey next door). Somewhere to reflect, talk about your experiences with a four time pilgrim (who won't tell you all about her Camino: it's Yours that is important) and therapist (and hypnotherapist): me. Or, to simply be silent. Somewhere practical to arrange homeward arrangements, talk to friends on Skype. Eat good food and try local wines. Or just sleep! In short, a "refugio" de verdad.
What do you all think? Would it work? I would have room for a maximum of five.
Muxia is 90 klms north west of Santiago and reachable by bus as is the nearest town. Finisterre to Muxia is 30 klms and a wonderful walk. I personally much prefer Muxia (which remains unspoiled) to Finisterre.
The house is small, stone and wood, 100 years old and in a small village near a larger river town. It has no garden but is surrounded by fields, woods, and a trout stream (which doesn't surround it - that's a moat. You KNOW what I mean!) The sea is 3 klms walk (that beach!)
Would you welcome a chance to stay at a place like this? (There will be a job jar though. Work is part of the Post Camino Therapy!) I am thinking of a minimum of two days, a maximum of five, on a "donativo" basis.
Please continue this thread and post me a PM.
Many thanks
Tracy Saunders
http://www.headstartcentres.org (my therapy site)
http://www.pilgrimagetoheresy.com
http://www.pilgrimagetoheresy.blogspot.com
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