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My WTHWIT (what the hell was I thinking) moment(s) was (were) so bad that I didn't think even for a second to take a photoWithout a doubt you will face a day when you will question the sanity behind your decision to walk. It's the WHAT WAS I THINKING? Day. Most pilgrims will experience it, get through it, and walk on. Some will cry more than others...lol But rest assured that along your journey, it is quite normal to have this feeling when you might be a bit more tired and it feels overwhelming. Be kind to yourself.
"Go they said".... "It'll be fun they said"... Lets post our best WWIT photos and let others know it'll be okay !
Hahahaha, that really make me laughI am already thinking that and I don't start until second week of August!
I’m also thinking that and we’re starting September. And worst of all I’m not a morning person! And Ian is just ‘you’ll be right’
I guess your pack was happy tooI thought that for a day when I hurt my knee and the walk into Los Arcos was endless. Then I sent my pack on ahead a few days and all was well with the world again. I went again the next year, and will again next year.
Fortunately we are going to Rome and Croatia for two weeks before we start. Ian also walks at my pace. It’s the thought of getting up and starting early that makes my head spin. He also brings me coffee in bed every morning. Hope he doesn’t break that habitYour days are going to be all messed up just by the nature of the trip...travelling ( maybe to different time zones ) , then walking all dat to the point of exhaustion. You'll be surprised how early people go to bed who were always night owls. And even the heartiest of early risers can struggle getting up after walking in the scorching sun for 28K the day before. Even though you are planning a team camino, go your own pace. If you need more than a few minutes to get your body going in the morning, just honor that. Your partner can go up ahead if he/she is that antsy and you'll not be alone walking until you catch up. Honor YOUR body and YOUR pace! Walk with joy !
I walked in that heatwave! Got off the bus at SJPDP and panicked at the idea of walking in that heat.I was thinking that when I was walking during the 2016 heat wave. People I meant said "you're Australian, you should be used to this!" Forgetting that it was Winter when I left home.
The nearest I got to a selfie at that time was taking a photo of my sopping t-shirt once I'd reached my destination for the day,! Hopefully this won't be repeated next year!
I find it so amazing that these matters come up regularly on the forum as they are happening to me. So glad that I am not the only one having doubts!I’m also thinking that and we’re starting September. And worst of all I’m not a morning person! And Ian is just ‘you’ll be right’
Me too!I am already thinking that and I don't start until second week of August!
Thanks for my first laugh of the day!
WWIT when I shipped forward my nice poncho because it had been so sunny and it was heavy? Of course I got caught in a day so rainy I was soaked before noon. The Camino does provide - the store by the albergue that night had a bunch of them!
Good question!
No picture, but our worst day was walking into Astorga. It was about a 32km, super hot day, and usually, when we were crabby, it was either my partner or me, but not usually both of us. Except for this day......lol. We made things better for us by getting a hotel room for the night and pampering ourselves and went out for a great dinner. And then things were all better the next morning!!
Buen Camino!!
Reminds me of my feelings when I struggled into La Robla on a very hot day. I thought ",I cant do this" and checked where the bus stop back to Leon was for the next day. However next morning I felt good and continued on a wonderful journey to Santiago.
Funny you should say this, and thank you for confirming my feelings are most normal...i had this experience just yesterday! And i dont even depart for a month!Without a doubt you will face a day when you will question the sanity behind your decision to walk. It's the WHAT WAS I THINKING? Day. Most pilgrims will experience it, get through it, and walk on. Some will cry more than others...lol But rest assured that along your journey, it is quite normal to have this feeling when you might be a bit more tired and it feels overwhelming. Be kind to yourself.
"Go they said".... "It'll be fun they said"... Lets post our best WWIT photos and let others know it'll be okay !
We started on 1 Sept which was two weeks later. It wasn't humid, but very very hot. We were told Sept 2016 was unseasonably hot. We were covering about 25-28 kms a day, leaving at 6-6.30 and walking with headtorches for the first 45 mins or hour until light. I actually loved walking as the sun rose and the light took over. Its cool initially, and we planned to stop no later than 2 pm. the days continue to heat up.My sister (65), me (62) and her grandson (20) start in Inglese Way mid-August. Your posts are very helpful and inspiring. I read & copied the list of items for my day pack from another post, too. We're getting excited! I expect heat. What about humidity? oh, and how early is early in the morning?
Without a doubt you will face a day when you will question the sanity behind your decision to walk. It's the WHAT WAS I THINKING? Day. Most pilgrims will experience it, get through it, and walk on. Some will cry more than others...lol But rest assured that along your journey, it is quite normal to have this feeling when you might be a bit more tired and it feels overwhelming. Be kind to yourself.
"Go they said".... "It'll be fun they said"... Lets post our best WWIT photos and let others know it'll be okay !
Without a doubt you will face a day when you will question the sanity behind your decision to walk. It's the WHAT WAS I THINKING? Day. Most pilgrims will experience it, get through it, and walk on. Some will cry more than others...lol But rest assured that along your journey, it is quite normal to have this feeling when you might be a bit more tired and it feels overwhelming. Be kind to yourself.
"Go they said".... "It'll be fun they said"... Lets post our best WWIT photos and let others know it'll be okay !
I’m also thinking that and we’re starting September. And worst of all I’m not a morning person! And Ian is just ‘you’ll be right’
You might want to go to your local library and familiarize yourself with Arthur Millers Morning Comes Elektra, not to mention, sometimes, very soon. But, if you have had a good walk that day sleep comes to wash over you. You may find as the footsteps wear on and as you adjust, sleep will be shorter and more fulfilling and, 5am beginnings become easy and very rewarding.
Last year I left Mt Jardin at about 5am (not planned) and as I descended the moon was ebbing on my right and the sun was waxing on my left. The only sound was that of my feet crunching the gravel. Wouldn't have missed it for the world.
So, yeah... You'll be alright.
Peace be with you.
Buen Camino.
I never doubted my decision to walk, and haven't woken up during any of my Caminos thinking that I didn't want to walk that day. Which is probably the reason behind my WWIT day. After 28 days on the Norte with no foot problems or pain other than sore feet at the end of the day I started having pain in my shin, and ignored it and carried on, walking too fast with a fellow peregrina. And then I walked four more days until I could barely hobble. Why didn't I listen to my body, slow down and take a rest day or two?!Without a doubt you will face a day when you will question the sanity behind your decision to walk. It's the WHAT WAS I THINKING? Day.
The moment I sat down beside the Cathedral after my first Camino. The emotion took me to a weeping sobbing place I had never been. At the height of that experience a tourist asked me “are you French?” And My moment was broken.Without a doubt you will face a day when you will question the sanity behind your decision to walk. It's the WHAT WAS I THINKING? Day. Most pilgrims will experience it, get through it, and walk on. Some will cry more than others...lol But rest assured that along your journey, it is quite normal to have this feeling when you might be a bit more tired and it feels overwhelming. Be kind to yourself.
"Go they said".... "It'll be fun they said"... Lets post our best WWIT photos and let others know it'll be okay !
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