Two weeks till potential departure...and barely prepared!

LorneB · Apr 26, 2017

How’d this happen?

While trying to decide whether to walk the Camino Portuguese or, instead, give myself a slow tour through the sweep of Portugal by train, I find myself just over two weeks away from flying to Porto – and yet to make a decision!

Should I opt for the Camino, is two weeks enough time to prepare, given that I already have most of the gear I would need? On one hand, I think, why sweat it? Just show up and put one foot in front of the other, and let life take its course. On the other hand, I think, shouldn’t I have started working my way through a to-do list a month ago??

All input is welcome.

With thanks.

trecile · Apr 26, 2017

LorneB said:
How’d this happen?

While trying to decide whether to walk the Camino Portuguese or, instead, give myself a slow tour through the sweep of Portugal by train, I find myself just over two weeks away from flying to Porto – and yet to make a decision!

Should I opt for the Camino, is two weeks enough time to prepare, given that I already have most of the gear I would need? On one hand, I think, why sweat it? Just show up and put one foot in front of the other, and let life take its course. On the other hand, I think, shouldn’t I have started working my way through a to-do list a month ago??

All input is welcome.

With thanks.

If you have your gear, then you're ready!

Mike Savage · Apr 26, 2017

I agree with Trecile. You have your gear already. Pack, get on the plane, get off the plane and leave the rest up to your feet and your heart. You are in Portugal, relax and enjoy EVERYTHING!

Bom Caminho!

nycwalking · Apr 26, 2017

Put one foot in front of the other, and soon you'll be walking out the door.
Buen camino to you. Just walk it.

TKrene · Apr 26, 2017

just go. you will be happy you did.

domigee · Apr 26, 2017

LorneB said:
Just show up and put one foot in front of the other, and let life take its course. .

You couldn't have put it better! Bom caminho

Waka · Apr 26, 2017

You'll see more by walking, if that doesn't work out you can always get the train.

Davie Blisters · Apr 26, 2017

LorneB said:
How’d this happen?

While trying to decide whether to walk the Camino Portuguese or, instead, give myself a slow tour through the sweep of Portugal by train, I find myself just over two weeks away from flying to Porto – and yet to make a decision!

Should I opt for the Camino, is two weeks enough time to prepare, given that I already have most of the gear I would need? On one hand, I think, why sweat it? Just show up and put one foot in front of the other, and let life take its course. On the other hand, I think, shouldn’t I have started working my way through a to-do list a month ago??

All input is welcome.

With thanks.

LorneB,
You seem to be in a good place!
I have my flight booked and a bed for 2 nights in Lisbon starting 29 May. I have my kit washed from last year and a new pair of sandals. I may start reading my John Breirley soon (well, look at the pics).
Last year I walked east to west, this year I walk south to north.......what could possibly go wrong?
Buen Camino
Davie

Annie Little · Apr 26, 2017

LorneB said:
How’d this happen?

While trying to decide whether to walk the Camino Portuguese or, instead, give myself a slow tour through the sweep of Portugal by train, I find myself just over two weeks away from flying to Porto – and yet to make a decision!

Should I opt for the Camino, is two weeks enough time to prepare, given that I already have most of the gear I would need? On one hand, I think, why sweat it? Just show up and put one foot in front of the other, and let life take its course. On the other hand, I think, shouldn’t I have started working my way through a to-do list a month ago??

All input is welcome.

With thanks.

You got it .... ROCK UP ... see what happens !!!! ....
that's the best way to approach EVERY challenge in life ....

Ultreia ... onwards and upwards ... what else is there !?

Irish Bernie · Apr 26, 2017

I must concur with my learned colleagues above )

Introibo · Apr 26, 2017

The hardest part is getting to the start. After that it's just one foot in front of the other.

The chap I walked through Portugal with arranged for us to stay over at his dad's house
in Warrington the night before we flew out of Manchester. We drove down after work.
When we arrived he asked "what do you think I'll need ?". He chucked some walking
gear he had into a rucksack and away we went. I was impressed when his pack weighed
in at only 7 Kg at the check in desk. Minimal thought, maximum enjoyment

Bom Caminho

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