Kimberley Hall
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino del Norte September 2016
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In my case, by planning my next Camino ;-) SY
Keeping in touch through this website helps me even one year post Camino.27 days, 602km, one trip to hospital and the best time of my life! People said before I walked the Camino Del Norte that this experience would change my life. Well they were not wrong. I arrived back yesterday and I don't know where I fit in this life I had before. Feeling very blue and dying to walk again. How does everyone else cope with coming home?
"Feeling very blue and dying to walk again" ?!?27 days, 602km, one trip to hospital and the best time of my life! People said before I walked the Camino Del Norte that this experience would change my life. Well they were not wrong. I arrived back yesterday and I don't know where I fit in this life I had before. Feeling very blue and dying to walk again. How does everyone else cope with coming home?
27 days, 602km, one trip to hospital and the best time of my life! People said before I walked the Camino Del Norte that this experience would change my life. Well they were not wrong. I arrived back yesterday and I don't know where I fit in this life I had before. Feeling very blue and dying to walk again. How does everyone else cope with coming home?
I don't see your home country, but do check to see if you have a Camino chapter. Definitely what helped me was getting involved with our group here in Victoria, Canada. We have wonderful folks at the helm who plan several Camino gatherings in regional communities, bringing new Pilgrims together with those who have walked many of the Camino ways. Sharing your experience in this way can not only help others, but yourself as well.27 days, 602km, one trip to hospital and the best time of my life! People said before I walked the Camino Del Norte that this experience would change my life. Well they were not wrong. I arrived back yesterday and I don't know where I fit in this life I had before. Feeling very blue and dying to walk again. How does everyone else cope with coming home?
Hi Kimberley,27 days, 602km, one trip to hospital and the best time of my life! People said before I walked the Camino Del Norte that this experience would change my life. Well they were not wrong. I arrived back yesterday and I don't know where I fit in this life I had before. Feeling very blue and dying to walk again. How does everyone else cope with coming home?
Likewise on all counts ess1113. Might meet you on the Porto next year! Bom Caminho.Finished in May and immediately started planning for April 2017.
Will try the Portuguese Route this time. Loved the Frances route and miss my Camino family every day. Incredible longing to return forever actually.
Ah, your above comment has made me very happy...I will look for the arrows everyday!!! ThanksKimberley,
two caminos, Frances and Portuguese. My insight is that the Camino does not end with Santiago or Finisterra. The Camino continues at home. In my morning meditations I ask Santiago (St James) to keep showing me the way. Simplifying my life at home is much more difficult than on the Camino. This may sound silly but I keep looking for yellow arrows. So far I have not been disappointed. I'm finding that the arrows come in many different colors and shapes.
I had my first camino in May and was a total misfit when back in the office- had daydreams of arrows and my trekkingshoes.27 days, 602km, one trip to hospital and the best time of my life! People said before I walked the Camino Del Norte that this experience would change my life. Well they were not wrong. I arrived back yesterday and I don't know where I fit in this life I had before. Feeling very blue and dying to walk again. How does everyone else cope with coming home?
hello Kimberly, I remember you posting your start. My friend and I walked about 10 days. We probably met at some point or stayed at the same albergue. Yes coming home is an adjustment. I can't wait until next year.27 days, 602km, one trip to hospital and the best time of my life! People said before I walked the Camino Del Norte that this experience would change my life. Well they were not wrong. I arrived back yesterday and I don't know where I fit in this life I had before. Feeling very blue and dying to walk again. How does everyone else cope with coming home?
I recognise all the words you wrote!!! For me is was exactly the same after walking only 2 weeks from Porto to Santiago. Life was so easy and enjoyingI feel the same way, and I only did a small portion of the Camino. ( 6 days-120km-first time) I didnt expect to have such a rich, insightful, magical, mind blowing experience in such a short period of time. I can only imagine how displaced people feel who have gone for a whole month or more. I am missing the simplicity, the peacefulness, the wonder, the solitude, the discoveries, the olives and the cafe con leche. I just returned about a week ago, and every night I dream that I am walking. Planning my next Camino trip... soon. Hugs to everyone.
27 days, 602km, one trip to hospital and the best time of my life! People said before I walked the Camino Del Norte that this experience would change my life. Well they were not wrong. I arrived back yesterday and I don't know where I fit in this life I had before. Feeling very blue and dying to walk again. How does everyone else cope with coming home?
Hi Kimberley
I just returned from Camino Frances in August this year from SJPDP to Finistere/Muxia and I loved the pilgrimage.... I met lots of people, including some forum members and everyone were just wonderful... I love the walking, being spontaneous, being able to decide the daily distance I walk and where I lay my head for the night.... yeah, so much so, I want to go back again, soon!
Hence, I have booked to go back to walk Porto to Santiago in November - December this year.... it is easy for me, as I live in London and air fares are not pricey!
Ginette
Oh that is amazing and I can´t wait to read your experience as I will be doing this in May 2017.
Ultreia and greetings from Brighton
Muttering to self: I have to STOP reading this forum, I HAVE to.....
My family is surprised I'd do the same...it's hard to explain the pull and need to return to those that haven't been.I have just been told by my other half if I am crazy to plan a new one as I just came back two days ago.....
27 days, 602km, one trip to hospital and the best time of my life! People said before I walked the Camino Del Norte that this experience would change my life. Well they were not wrong. I arrived back yesterday and I don't know where I fit in this life I had before. Feeling very blue and dying to walk again. How does everyone else cope with coming home?
Ooo that must be hard for you. Wish you a good recovey, xI know the feeling. I read and dreamed of my Camino for 30 years...and finally did my first from May to July of this year. Usually when you put so much into a dream the reality can be a let down. Not in this case...it was so much more than I could have imagined. It's not what you read it's what you feel. The embrace of the flow of pilgrims and wonderful people that live along the Camino. I can't speak a word of Spanish but managed many conversations with the locals. Charades, hand signals expression. If you speak from the heart the message gets heard.
A week after my return I headed to our Muskoka cottage here in Canada. I went waterskiing and dislocated my hip. I have a large labrel tear and am waiting on surgery. After being so active and completing my Camino with never a blister... her I lounge. I've been spending my time revisiting my experience on the Camino and missing the flow....
I know the feeling. I read and dreamed of my Camino for 30 years...and finally did my first from May to July of this year. Usually when you put so much into a dream the reality can be a let down. Not in this case...it was so much more than I could have imagined. It's not what you read it's what you feel. The embrace of the flow of pilgrims and wonderful people that live along the Camino. I can't speak a word of Spanish but managed many conversations with the locals. Charades, hand signals expression. If you speak from the heart the message gets heard.
A week after my return I headed to our Muskoka cottage here in Canada. I went waterskiing and dislocated my hip. I have a large labrel tear and am waiting on surgery. After being so active and completing my Camino with never a blister... her I lounge. I've been spending my time revisiting my experience on the Camino and missing the flow....
Hope to meet you sir.Likewise on all counts ess1113. Might meet you on the Porto next year! Bom Caminho.
Well everyone just got back from the surgeons visit. He says he hasn't seen such a shredded labrel tear in the thousands he's repaired. He states only a 50% chance for a positive outcome with repair surgery. He is going to attempt injections to try and help the discomfort. If this doesn't help.... surgery. If the repair doesn't work...total hip replacement. Wow ! Thank God I did my Camino first.
Still a little shocked. I refuse to believe I won't remedy this. Positive thoughts.
Buen Camino
To go from such a physical high and experience to lying around because I can't sit for long....my body and minds in shock. I love hiking and biking in the beautiful fall weather. The pictures and memories help
E veryone at home thinks I'm a little crazy thinking of my next Camino when I'm waiting for surgery...of course they haven't done it so don't understand the pull to return.I can totally relate. I came home from my Camino in early June only to have surgery a few days later. It was pre-planned that way, but to go from being in motion every day to sitting still to recover was VERY hard. I didn't know how hard it would be. I hope you are able to recover quickly. Maybe it is time to plan another walk when you feel better? I'm already looking at two possibilities for the future: Portugues or Primitivo
Thank youAll the best for you and a speedy and successful recovery.
My thoughts are with you.
Ultreia.
Thank youLook what you have already achieved - I am sure you will go through this with flying flags as we say in my country. Buen Camino, SY
It was incredible ! After my M.S. diagnosis I was told I couldn't do it by my Neurologist...proved him wrong . I refuse to believe I won't overcome this...I'll be backHi Penny, I liked your post as you appeared to have had a great Camino, so happy for you. I am truly sorry you dislocated your hip.... hope you recover soon!
Ginette
I hope a speedy recovery for you as well....Buen Camino my fellow couch pilgrimI can totally relate. I came home from my Camino in early June only to have surgery a few days later. It was pre-planned that way, but to go from being in motion every day to sitting still to recover was VERY hard. I didn't know how hard it would be. I hope you are able to recover quickly. Maybe it is time to plan another walk when you feel better? I'm already looking at two possibilities for the future: Portugues or Primitivo
Wish you a good recovery and patience which must be hard I understand , good luck!!!I know the feeling. I read and dreamed of my Camino for 30 years...and finally did my first from May to July of this year. Usually when you put so much into a dream the reality can be a let down. Not in this case...it was so much more than I could have imagined. It's not what you read it's what you feel. The embrace of the flow of pilgrims and wonderful people that live along the Camino. I can't speak a word of Spanish but managed many conversations with the locals. Charades, hand signals expression. If you speak from the heart the message gets heard.
A week after my return I headed to our Muskoka cottage here in Canada. I went waterskiing and dislocated my hip. I have a large labrel tear and am waiting on surgery. After being so active and completing my Camino with never a blister... her I lounge. I've been spending my time revisiting my experience on the Camino and missing the flow....
Hope to see you at Some Camino sometimes somewhere! You Will come back!Well everyone just got back from the surgeons visit. He says he hasn't seen such a shredded labrel tear in the thousands he's repaired. He states only a 50% chance for a positive outcome with repair surgery. He is going to attempt injections to try and help the discomfort. If this doesn't help.... surgery. If the repair doesn't work...total hip replacement. Wow ! Thank God I did my Camino first.
Still a little shocked. I refuse to believe I won't remedy this. Positive thoughts.
Buen Camino
It was incredible ! After my M.S. diagnosis I was told I couldn't do it by my Neurologist...proved him wrong . I refuse to believe I won't overcome this...I'll be back
How are you Fatma? I remember reading you first post-Camino post. I still daydream about my next Camino. It is vaguely planned for next April/May; I hope it will work out, life and all taken into account!I had my first camino in May and was a total misfit when back in the office- had daydreams of arrows and my trekkingshoes.
I agree to Vlebe and Mark - it is a combination in my case of planning the new one, walking daily and trying to bring the experience into you real life. I think the biggest value of the camino is when u can carry on that spirit in your daily life.
Hi MarthaHow are you Fatma? I remember reading you first post-Camino post. I still daydream about my next Camino. It is vaguely planned for next April/May; I hope it will work out, life and all taken into account!
I plan to go in late April/early May and to start in SJPP. I'd like to now walk the entire Camino Frances.Hi Martha
Yes had a very intensive Camino blues- got a little better. Went a lot for weekend hiking just then to realize that they are not a substitute for a Camino.
İ am also planning for beginning of April again...
Which route will u take?
Here the same.... I am back and am homesick about a home which is not here at home but at the Camino. Most people don't understand and I am not try to explain. Also my husbandMuttering to self: I have to STOP reading this forum, I HAVE to.....
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