Preparing for the Camino

[gelston]

This is my intro to the group. My name is Gloria and I live in the western US. I am 81 yrs old and this is my first Camino. My daughter and I will begin the Portuguese Walk (I not the coastal) in Tui on May 1st. Forgive me but I will have my baggage transferred between points. I am a little nervous, hoping that the trail will be well marked..would hate to get lost. I am armed with many maps and have been conditioning myself on my local trails.

 

[frida1]

Bom Caminho! You shojld have no problem finding the way.

 

[C clearly]

Welcome to the forum! Lots of people have their bags transported, so there is absolutely no need to ask for forgiveness! Do be careful, however, and make sure that whatever day pack you carry is still carefully selected for fit and comfort. After all, it might have 5 pounds in it - water, snack, extra shirt or raincoat. Even that weight can get uncomfortable on a long walk if you are not used to it. I would definitely recommend that it have a chest strap, and maybe even a hip belt as well. It would be good to use it regularly during your training walks at home.

You are very unlikely to get seriously lost, so put aside those fears. I'm sure you and your daughter will have a great time.

 

[DurhamParish]

Quit asking forgiveness for transporting your bags. Nearly as many transport as carry. Enjoy your Camino. My first Camino was on the Portuguese, it remains like the memory of a first love.

When do you get to Santiago?

Bom Caminho

 

[Waka]

Fear not on your journey, you will be looked after, just enjoy and go with the flow.

 

[Ekelund]

Hi Gloria, welcome to the Forum! You picked the right camino for your first camino, the Portuguese Camino is beautiful.
All the best to you and your daughter.
Buen Camino.

 

[HedaP]

Yay for you. Wise choice to have your bags transported so that you can thoroughly enjoy the walking. Buen camino to you and your daughter.

 

[Reija]

Dear Gloria, I am so glad you are going to do this! I'll be walking the Portuguese route with my daughter in June. We walked our very first Camino last summer (the French route) and it was definitely one of the best vacations ever and I felt so very privileged to walk with my daughter. Buen Camino and peace and joy while you are preparing for it!

 

[natefaith]

Welcome, Gloria!
It's very common to be nervous before the walk, but once you're walking on your first day you'll feel more relaxed. Enjoy all the planning and Buen Camino!
Faith

 

[willydp]

Hi Gloria,
Everybody is nervous for the unknow/ new things, so quit normal
The preparation/training is already a part of your Camino
Wish you and your daughter all the best.
Buen camino or better Bom caminho!

 

[JulieandPeter]

Gloria, your post brought tears to my eyes. I want to be you when I am 81!

 

[Doogman]

The trail is well marked so I don't think you will have many problems. Enjoy you Camino!

 

[Micah26]

Welcome Gloria! Use transportation for your bags or yourself, it's your journey! I only wish my mom and I were closer in age ( she's 92) and could have walked this road together. Enjoy your time with your daughter! Bon Caminho!