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The call of the Camino is very strong,I was a 57 year old male married for 37 years when I walked the camino frances in 2012, used to having much done for me at home,it was a journey I had to make .Full of fear of the unknown ahead of me ,since completing my Camino,I'm now 60 married 40years .Have booked all flights for June 2016 looking forward so much to this second Camino Frances have a great one . Buen CaminoI need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
Yep, like continuing to Muxia/Fisterra together and revive honeymoon thereWhat SY said...plus if he's really keen now to walk could you suggest he does a different route and you meet in Santiago, then have a nice wee holiday together somewhere?
Anyone who had the strength and compassion involved in being married to an identical twin will understand your need to do this alone.I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
Send him this email. You have said it all, and it is all legitimate, and loving. On the Alto del Perdon, on Camino 1 (he can come on the others) I met a 74 year old woman from Australia. She had never spent a night away from her husband since their marriage over 50 years ago. She was sooooo proud of herself, of what she was accomplishing on her own, and so much more in love with her husband for who she was becoming.I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
Great answer!What SY said...plus if he's really keen now to walk could you suggest he does a different route and you meet in Santiago, then have a nice wee holiday together somewhere?
Jodie... I think its time to spend a bit of time "with the little Jodie inside you". Go and find her and talk to her. Chill out... relax... pluck grass with your toes... not fingers this time. Rediscover the beautiful YOU and may the peace and love and fellowship of the Camino be yours. Buen Camino, SisterI need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
Depends on how your marriage is. My wife suggested we walk the camino together and it brought us much closer together. I had to learn to accept her judgment and limitations and she learned what it takes to accomplish a long walk together in sometimes adverse conditions. We are planning future trips and our lives are much improved. My wife says you should walk it together but separate yourselves by three or four days and meet up in Santiago. Just a suggestion.I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
My wife is a good sport, she keeps telling me I'm too old to walk the caminos so I keep walking the them. I'm sure your husband is a good sport too. Tell him just exactly what you have told us on this forum. Beside if you've been buying gear its a good bet he's already figured it out. Buen CaminoI need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
Hi, tell him what you told us.Probely everything will work out fine.I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
Would you choose to do a Sept/Oct trip again? Was it totally crowded? I like people, just not loud groups crowded together.I agree with SYates and that is exactly how at the age of 59 I told my wife of 37 years that I wanted to do it alone. Stand your ground and explain in a calm voice. It took my wife a while to understand I was serious and even longer to warm up to the idea. Now that I have done my camino (September-October this year) I know it was absolutely the right decision (for me) to go on my own.
Good luck.
Mike
I decided to intrude on your question, and know you won't mind! I began walking from SJPP on 1 October, and arrived at SdC on 10 November. It was wonderful. I will say that it was VERY solitary in the Meseta section, as it seems that many people bused through that area. I would sometimes see only one or two pilgrims on the walk, and then would run into more at the bars.Would you choose to do a Sept/Oct trip again? Was it totally crowded? I like people, just not loud groups crowded together.
I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
All of our Caminos were done in September and out of over 55 days we only had 2 days of rain. The only advice to give is not to start on September 1, everyone chooses that day for some reason but just be off 5-6 days and it won't be so crowded.Would you choose to do a Sept/Oct trip again? Was it totally crowded? I like people, just not loud groups crowded together.
Thanks for your help. I'll take that under advisement.All of our Caminos were done in September and out of over 55 days we only had 2 days of rain. The only advice to give is not to start on September 1, everyone chooses that day for some reason but just be off 5-6 days and it won't be so crowded.
Thanks Camino Debrita. I followed your posts and your return from your trip. It sounds like you had a great time. Are you taking your husband with you on this next trip in September? If you were, I could take mine and we could make them buddy up and leave us the heck alone. Ha HaI decided to intrude on your question, and know you won't mind! I began walking from SJPP on 1 October, and arrived at SdC on 10 November. It was wonderful. I will say that it was VERY solitary in the Meseta section, as it seems that many people bused through that area. I would sometimes see only one or two pilgrims on the walk, and then would run into more at the bars.
October 1 was a great day to start. Through my 5+ weeks, I only had about five days of rain, and I was able to tolerate it. I have heard that an early September start is still quite busy.
This coming year, I will begin walking some time in September, as a compromise to my husband, who prefers to travel a lot in October. I foresee a very early September start, and a return around 7 October, perhaps. Jury is still out. I will also admit that I greatly prefer to walk alone, and then have fun with others in the evening.
Early September people can now pick this up!
Would you choose to do a Sept/Oct trip again? Was it totally crowded? I like people, just not loud groups crowded together.
I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
Dear Joodle,
I am writing under my husbands' login, but I just wanted to add my two cents worth. I have walked with my husband for 700 miles during 2 stints, 1 from Roncesvalles to Santiago, and the other from Astorga to Santiago. Before we left for our first Camino, we joked that we would either come back closer than ever, or divorced. After two long walks across Northern Spain, when prepping my top 10 must haves to the Camino, #1 on the list is my husband. We have been together for 25 years, and I cannot imagine doing such an important journey without having him by my side. That is not to say that we walked the same Camino. We walked with other folks, with individual headphones, with communal headphones, and sometimes we didn't talk for miles. Most times we didn't even have to. Still, I had plenty of time to discover myself, rock out to personal play lists, deal with the near loss of a parent (and possible end to Camino 1) and never, ever felt that he impeded my pilgrimage. As I have a strong command of languages, I was often in charge of our arrangements and I always felt that I was a contributing factor to our successes.
That said, I met (and admired) numerous solo peregrinas along the way, both young or old, either single or had merely left the hubby behind, and they all were having the time of their life. While I completely understand your need to do this yourself, please do not short change yourself and husband for a fantastic opportunity to grow together. As others have stated, you can take different routes, walk at different paces, meet up along the way. You need to talk to him and see if he is truly being called to walk, or if he merely feels obliged to go to protect you. If it if the former, than you owe it to him to work this out in a manner that he can be included. If it is the latter, then you need to discover that as well, reassure him that you will be fine, and absolve yourself from all guilt.
Either way, it will work out exactly as it is meant to be. Once you realize you are not in the driver's seat, you will start to enjoy the ride.
I wish you the heartiest of Buen Caminos!
I like that line "pluck grass with your toes" it made me laugh. I have long toes and I used to pick strawberries with my toes. Ahh good memories. I want to laugh and have fun and not feel guilty for being alive and happy when my twin is gone. That is my goal.Jodie... I think its time to spend a bit of time "with the little Jodie inside you". Go and find her and talk to her. Chill out... relax... pluck grass with your toes... not fingers this time. Rediscover the beautiful YOU and may the peace and love and fellowship of the Camino be yours. Buen Camino, Sister
Thank you for the advice. My husband I are best friends. We laugh like idiots most of the time. He doesn't have the same "call to walk" that I have. He would go to make sure I was safe, but his heart wouldn't be in it. If he had a true desire to do this, I would take him in a heartbeat! I pointed out that he could play guitar for hours and work on his hot rod while I was gone. He really liked that Idea.Dear Joodle,
I am writing under my husbands' login, but I just wanted to add my two cents worth. I have walked with my husband for 700 miles during 2 stints, 1 from Roncesvalles to Santiago, and the other from Astorga to Santiago. Before we left for our first Camino, we joked that we would either come back closer than ever, or divorced. After two long walks across Northern Spain, when prepping my top 10 must haves to the Camino, #1 on the list is my husband. We have been together for 25 years, and I cannot imagine doing such an important journey without having him by my side. That is not to say that we walked the same Camino. We walked with other folks, with individual headphones, with communal headphones, and sometimes we didn't talk for miles. Most times we didn't even have to. Still, I had plenty of time to discover myself, rock out to personal play lists, deal with the near loss of a parent (and possible end to Camino 1) and never, ever felt that he impeded my pilgrimage. As I have a strong command of languages, I was often in charge of our arrangements and I always felt that I was a contributing factor to our successes.
That said, I met (and admired) numerous solo peregrinas along the way, both young or old, either single or had merely left the hubby behind, and they all were having the time of their life. While I completely understand your need to do this yourself, please do not short change yourself and husband for a fantastic opportunity to grow together. As others have stated, you can take different routes, walk at different paces, meet up along the way. You need to talk to him and see if he is truly being called to walk, or if he merely feels obliged to go to protect you. If it if the former, than you owe it to him to work this out in a manner that he can be included. If it is the latter, then you need to discover that as well, reassure him that you will be fine, and absolve yourself from all guilt.
Either way, it will work out exactly as it is meant to be. Once you realize you are not in the driver's seat, you will start to enjoy the ride.
I wish you the heartiest of Buen Caminos!
He doesn't have the same "call to walk" that I have. He would go to make sure I was safe, but his heart wouldn't be in it. If he had a true desire to do this, I would take him in a heartbeat!
I did talk to him last night and he understands completely. He is relieved that he doesn't have to go! He was so worried about sleeping in those bunk beds, because he is 6'8" tall and he would have some rough nights. Thanks everyone for all your help. I agree that sometimes you just have to push forward yourself and make things happen, trusting in God to confirm that you're doing a good thing.Dear Joodle: Well, I beg to differ. Telelama, things don't always work out "exactly as it was meant to be" unless you take action. If you are not in the driver's seat, who is? I don't mean this to be harsh, but really, we have to take responsibility for our needs, especially for something as important as the Camino. And Joodle, if you feel as you have written to us in your initial query, you do NOT owe it to your husband to work this out so he can be included. You owe it to yourself to do this. Women have been told not to be "selfish" most of our lives. But Self-Care is hard to do under that "selfish" umbrella. Walking with a spouse, even if you take different routes, etc. is not at all the same as giving yourself the space to be alone and figure things out all by yourself for 5-6 weeks. I encourage you to listen to your heart and read your own words again, show your query to your husband and tell him you love him, but you love yourself as well, and you need to do this for YOU.
I did talk to him last night and he understands completely. He is relieved that he doesn't have to go! He was so worried about sleeping in those bunk beds, because he is 6'8" tall and he would have some rough nights. ...
Great idea!What SY said...plus if he's really keen now to walk could you suggest he does a different route and you meet in Santiago, then have a nice wee holiday together somewhere?
I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
Just sit down and be honest. Everyone needs oneI need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
I need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
The camino is not always the answer , I met people on it who thought the camino would answer all their problems but I dont think it did. Maybe the grief you are feeling needs to be addressed and maybe there are other things that are manifesting themselves as you are planning. Maybe he is fearful , sorry for being direct but the Camino should be a joyful thing and not cause problems before you start it. I hope you enjoy your journey god blessI need advice. I have been wanting to do this Camino for quite awhile. My husband has only shown a slight interest until now that I have begun to plan and collect my pack and equipment. We have been very happily married for 38 years next week. We married when we were 21 and I like to say we raised each other. How do I tell him I need to do this without him? I need to be scared, figure things out myself, make decisions based on what I want to do, not what "We" want to do. I don't feel I will do the emotional growing if he is there to protect me and do the hard stuff. I'm not a wimp, I am a strong women. This is a scary thing I'm planning and it would be much easier with him, but I will not grow. I am working on getting over the loss of my identical twin and I want to weep and wail if I need to without scaring people. Has anyone had to tell their beloved spouse or partner that they need to go it alone for this journey. Sorry to be so wordy.
I did talk to him last night and he understands completely. He is relieved that he doesn't have to go! He was so worried about sleeping in those bunk beds, because he is 6'8" tall and he would have some rough nights. Thanks everyone for all your help. I agree that sometimes you just have to push forward yourself and make things happen, trusting in God to confirm that you're doing a good thing.
That is SO awesome! I have already been planning on doing the same thing!! I have been gathering up some very cool (and seriously on sale) items to take along for the exact same purpose!Just a side note: I took some small jewelry gifts, things I had found at a local thrift store that gets really quality stuff. I chose woman along the way who were especially helpful (Spanish women), and gave them my gifts. The gifts were VERY well received, and it was so nice to GIVE something tangible---as well as the intangibles of courtesy, smiles, and grace. I think you have those gifts all figured out!
The call of the Camino is very strong,I was a 57 year old male married for 37 years when I walked the camino frances in 2012, used to having much done for me at home,it was a journey I had to make .Full of fear of the unknown ahead of me ,since completing my Camino,I'm now 60 married 40years .Have booked all flights for June 2016 looking forward so much to this second Camino Frances have a great one . Buen Camino
I understand that many women travel alone. I am planning on going with my daughter, but having just finished Grad school as an Occupational Therapist, she needs to get a job. There is just no way they will let her off for 5 weeks. I am planning on September if there is anyway she can go, if she knows she can't go, I would like to go mid April. I will be celebrating (not sure about that) my 60th birthday April 21st. It will be hard, as my twin passed away and My Dad also. We were born on his birthday. It was always the three of us celebrating our Birthdays together. I can't think of a better way to celebrate and honor them than to be on my Camino. You would be welcome to join me as my husband will not be coming with me. I need to do this by myself. It was hard to tell him, but he does understand, and is planning what he will be do while i'm gone. Im scared too, but it's good to be scared. It helps us stretch ourselves.I too have been feeling the pull to do the Camino. My husband wants to as well. Unfortunately his work prevents him from taking the the amount of time needed. He says we'll have to wait until he retires. We are 51 that's a long time to wait. I'm afraid if we wait it will never happen. In June of this year I was diagnosed with M.S. a week later skin cancer. The skin cancer wasn't a worry until ....it has been removed 3 times and returned. I've now just completed my first of two cemo. treatments. All since June 2015. I don't want to wait, but worry of being a woman travelling alone.
What to do?
"TreatmentsJoodle,
Life gives us so many battles, I think the Camino would be a beautiful way to honour your loved ones. I will definately keep your invite in mind. A little worried about April as its sooner. I will have to see how these treatm nuts go and
Great news, wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.I did talk to him last night and he understands completely. He is relieved that he doesn't have to go! He was so worried about sleeping in those bunk beds, because he is 6'8" tall and he would have some rough nights. Thanks everyone for all your help. I agree that sometimes you just have to push forward yourself and make things happen, trusting in God to confirm that you're doing a good thing.
Go, Penny, as soon as you can physically manage it. Life is very short.I too have been feeling the pull to do the Camino. My husband wants to as well. Unfortunately his work prevents him from taking the the amount of time needed. He says we'll have to wait until he retires. We are 51 that's a long time to wait. I'm afraid if we wait it will never happen. In June of this year I was diagnosed with M.S. a week later skin cancer. The skin cancer wasn't a worry until ....it has been removed 3 times and returned. I've now just completed my first of two cemo. treatments. All since June 2015. I don't want to wait, but worry of being a woman travelling alone.
What to do?
Penny, I have wanted to walk for eight years and although I always felt I'd like to do it alone my husband decided he wanted to do it also. After eight years of waiting for it to fit in with his work/career he is now in an early retirement due to the onset of Parkinson's. He has also just undergone a total knee replacement. Knowing that things are not going to change/improve I finally made the decision to go alone. My husband was not really happy to begin with but we discussed an alternative holiday/adventure that he could do while I walk and as I have gone about my planning/training he has accepted that this is something I want to do and I AM going (ticket booked, start walking April 14).I too have been feeling the pull to do the Camino. My husband wants to as well. Unfortunately his work prevents him from taking the the amount of time needed. He says we'll have to wait until he retires. We are 51 that's a long time to wait. I'm afraid if we wait it will never happen. In June of this year I was diagnosed with M.S. a week later skin cancer. The skin cancer wasn't a worry until ....it has been removed 3 times and returned. I've now just completed my first of two cemo. treatments. All since June 2015. I don't want to wait, but worry of being a woman travelling alone.
What to do?
I recently completed a solo journey...well almost solo...he met me in Sarria to walk the last 100 km with me. I'm 77 years old and many people were concerned about my solo journey, but like you I needed to do it for me. One thing that helped him was our ability to text each other. Always in the morning and throughout the day. I'm a twin and when we were 70 we took a journey together for 3 months in europe.....nearly ended my marriage. No more 3 month trips but this one went fine. It seemed to help him to know where I was throughout the day. I also used Dropbox on my phone/camera....he saw all of my photos daily as they transferred through the Web to his computer at home. You've received wonderful advice from others. If nothing else have him read the entries and then talk. And walk your camino solo ..I took 56 days and it was a fabulous experience...buen camino
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