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Hey Wayfarer,It is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.
It is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.
It is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.
Thank you all for your kind wishes, it means a lot to me. There are such great people on this forum. It amased me that I had no problems walking right up to flight time. An update: Things took a turn for the worse after I posted yesterday and I had to be ambulanced to a Cardiac clinic in Bayonne where I had a stint fitted today. Jane is here with me now and I hope to be released tomorrow but cannot fly for a few days. Margaret thank you for your pm, I cannot seem to be able to reply. I will post again later. Thank you all again.
Thank you all for your kind wishes, it means a lot to me. There are such great people on this forum. It amased me that I had no problems walking right up to flight time. An update: Things took a turn for the worse after I posted yesterday and I had to be ambulanced to a Cardiac clinic in Bayonne where I had a stint fitted today. Jane is here with me now and I hope to be released tomorrow but cannot fly for a few days. Margaret thank you for your pm, I cannot seem to be able to reply. I will post again later. Thank you all again.
Sorry to hear what happened to you. Hope you get the chance to walk some other time. God bless!It is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.
It is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.[/quote
Sending much love your way!!!!
I will be in cathedral monday and you will be present in my mind and prayers will be said for a quick recovery
Talk about letting go! good for you for taking care of yourself. Another time is the right timeIt is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.
I agree completely Stephen, the responce to this post has blown me away, such a great family on this forum. I returned to La Petit Hotel in Biarritz with Jane to rest up before flying home probably on monday. The reason I returned here is because the manager was so helpful and kind to me when I got worse and he gave us a great welcome when we got in today.Hi Wayfarer!
Just see how your "camino family" is behind you, encouraging you, praising you for your good sense and - yes -loving you!
Your family will stll be there, when you've recovered sufficiently to start the camino again .... and that will happen.
Once the camino starts calling, it very rarely stops
Blessings from Suffolk!
Wayfarer,Just what most people said falcon, listen to your body. My confidance is a little shaken now as it has been before but I will build up fitness again and then decide. My wife advises that as I have already walked this Camino maybe I should look at some others like the Portuges coastal etc but I hate to walk away from the horse that threw me. Only time will tell. I don't believe I made any wrong decisions this time, I had a good level of fitness and was walking twelve kms about three times a week in just under two hours, a pace I had no intention of following on the Camino. I put it down to life and what it brings you. I have gotten over my initial dissapointment, I am happy to be alive and will return home, enjoy my family and what the rest of the year brings. Things could have been so different.
It is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.
The breakfast in bed and the cups of tea might work for a few days, the foot rubs....And we rejoice too. Recuperate, enjoy some love from the family (I'd be sucking the marrow - demanding breakfast in bed, a foot rub, cups of tea) and stay on the forum to give us your wisdom. Time to be passive for a short space.
With what you reported in another thread about your feet I'm not surprised they must be enormous!!The breakfast in bed and the cups of tea might work for a few days, the foot rubs...... no chance.
You are still helping us out even if you are not aware of it!I returned to La Petit Hotel in Biarritz with Jane to rest up before flying home probably on monday.
Hey Louiset,Philip
When do you walk? Also from California.
It is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.
About 10kls including water and food for lunch. You are right it could have happened anywhere. There is no point in wrapping yourself in cotton wool, life must be lived.I guess you could have had the same issue sitting on your couch at home. Once your doctor gives you the ok you should be fine. Were you carrying much weight on your back?
I was so happy to meet you, and then so shocked when you told me about your reason for turning round. I pray that you will have an excellent response to treatment and will make a full recovery.It is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.
I do indeed and thank you for kind thoughts and wishes. The kindness and sense of family on this forum has kept me going these past few days.My husband Tim and I met you. We were just leaving SJPP and you were coming back down. You explained your situation to us. Don't know if you remember us, but we have not forgotten you. You are in our thoughts as we walk. Hope you are feeling better.
Hi Wayfarer and Jane -Have arrived home safe and sound and will now start the recovery process. It felt very odd today leaving Biarritz with Jane carrying everything, she was like a sherpa with all the luggage but she would not let me lift anything. An angel.
Thank you all for your kind wishes, it means a lot to me. There are such great people on this forum. It amased me that I had no problems walking right up to flight time. An update: Things took a turn for the worse after I posted yesterday and I had to be ambulanced to a Cardiac clinic in Bayonne where I had a stint fitted today. Jane is here with me now and I hope to be released tomorrow but cannot fly for a few days. .
I am so sorry that you have had to return Wayfarer and do hope and pray that, with rest, good treatment etc, that you will be 'on top of things again' and journeying on. Sadly, I too have had to cut my Camino short and I returned home here last night. I exacerbated an older injury to my right Achilles tendon and also pulled a muscle in my right thigh......I DID make it up and across the mountains though and walked on to Pamploma......I will go back again next year when my leg is properly healed.It is with great sadness and dissapointment that I had to leave the Camino this morning after only walking only four or five kms. After the first km I started to get tightness in my chest but hoped it was indigestion after breakfast, sadly it got worse as I kept going so I turned back and got the bus and taxi back to Biarritz where I am resting in a hotel until tomorrows flight home. A friend took the stones to place at the Cruz de Ferro for me. These are the joys of heart disease but hopefuly I will get a chance to return after I get this sorted. I met another member, gidivet, on my way down and we had a chat. I was looking forward to meeting more of you but such is life, another time.
Sue I have been looking out for you and heard today that you were unable to continue. My thoughts are with you.I am so sorry that you have had to return Wayfarer and do hope and pray that, with rest, good treatment etc, that you will be 'on top of things again' and journeying on. Sadly, I too have had to cut my Camino short and I returned home here last night. I exacerbated an older injury to my right Achilles tendon and also pulled a muscle in my right thigh......I DID make it up and across the mountains though and walked on to Pamploma......I will go back again next year when my leg is properly healed.
I am home again....have enjoyed a couple of good nights sleep. Resting my sore leg and will continue to have some physio during this coming week. I WILL be back to walking again as soon as possible and planning a walk here in Western Australia in early September.Sue I have been looking out for you and heard today that you were unable to continue. My thoughts are with you.
Thankyou Pilgrim B.....I walked from Pamploma to Santiago last year, so will now think about doing the Camino Portuguese next time, plus, a smaller walk here in Western Australia around September. Camino Hugs.So sorry for you Susanawee you must be very disappointed but as Lise said better to stop than ruining any opportunity of ever being able to go back .wayfarer has made a very good point starting at Ronchevalles or Pamplona next time, and easing your km/days is still an excellent option. My best wishes for a swift recovery.
smiles and thankyou...I am thinking about the same walk Susan but probably the coastal version. I have seen most of it from the campervan last year and it is beautiful, would be great to do in good weather and the people we met along the way were so friendly and helpful. Get well soon.
Pat
Sad for you to have to come to this decision Brendan, but, like myself, we both know that it would be worse to carry on and let the damage get worse. Walking on through the pain is not at all fun and I do empathise with you. Like you also, I wish all my other Camino friends and fellow walkers God Speed and a Buen Camino. As I wrote in an earlier post, whilst I am disappointed, I am not dispirited....there is always another time. A Camino Hug for you Brendan.Thank you for your post...a difficult but wise decision ! Buen Camino, whenever ?
You give me courage to admit that I must quit in Logrono. My back has been steadily deteriorating since Roncevalles and I have been trying to walk through it. Alas, to no avail....it continues to worsen and, unlike in my younger days, I know that I can only do damage by continuing. So, here it ends !! Nowhere near as serious as wayfarer but a major disappointment, nonetheless.
I did meet some wonderful people in my abbreviated Camino and I wish them Buen Camino !
Charleston Bill and Jane, Bill from Canada, a lovely father and daughter team from Germany, Ernst and Mika and many more smiling faces without names. A VERY few loud and inconsiderate types.....but as someone once told me "If you haven't met any A..holes on the Camino, you haven't walked far enough". No real harm, no foul!
Good luck to all.....maybe it is in the cards for me to walk it in pieces! We shall see.
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