Pre-Camino injury

[Tickbush]

I was supposed to start in SJPP on May 28. But, last week on an 11-mile hike, I tripped over a root and did a face-plant on the trail. No major injury to my face, other than a lump and some bruising. But I also broke a rib cartilage and bruised other ribs. It will take 2-3 months to heal, so I have to postpone my Camino. This is very disappointing, as I also, like many others, had to cancel in 2020 and 2021, due to COVID restrictions.

I'm trying to look on the bright side. I can now work on some winter projects, involving lots of computer time. And I can still walk, as long as I stay on smooth surfaces that don't require the use of trekking poles. We have a great paved rail-trail right next to my house, so I am indeed fortunate. I am starting to plan for a late August start on the Camino. Planning is half the fun, anyway!

 

[nycwalking]

I was supposed to start in SJPP on May 28. But, last week on an 11-mile hike, I tripped over a root and did a face-plant on the trail. No major injury to my face, other than a lump and some bruising. But I also broke a rib cartilage and bruised other ribs. It will take 2-3 months to heal, so I have to postpone my Camino. This is very disappointing, as I also, like many others, had to cancel in 2020 and 2021, due to COVID restrictions.

I'm trying to look on the bright side. I can now work on some winter projects, involving lots of computer time. And I can still walk, as long as I stay on smooth surfaces that don't require the use of trekking poles. We have a great paved rail-trail right next to my house, so I am indeed fortunate. I am starting to plan for a late August start on the Camino. Planning is half the fun, anyway!

If at first you don’t succeed try try again.

The camino isn’t going anywhere.

Buen camino.

 

[dbier]

I feel you...broke 3 fingers and loosened my teeth tripping over a tree root.

Heal well

 

[SkyDancer]

So sorry to hear this, how disappointing for you. May you heal quickly and get back on the way.

 

[antoniu]

Wish you health! Agree with you about planning, I like being excited before something important in my life. These are specail moments when you feel alive... so precious. I am sure that your Camino is going to be fantastic!

 

[Tickbush]

Whenever I get there, that is. Since my last post, I contracted COVID. Took Paxlovid and felt better, then rebounded. I'm just getting my energy back and not yet ready for a long walk, so I'm planning for May, 2023. By now, I'm really good at the planning part!