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Oops, deleted then posted nothing. I wanted to say your sheer delight is palpable and I'm pleased for you, shared experiences make lifetime memories. Only this evening I was reminiscing about our break in Ireland last summer when we took our daughters to see project9 at Wexford opera house, their CD was on and it was lovely to recall a great time there. It should be a wonderful time for u both.Two exciting things happened today.
The First: This was unexpected…. my eldest son, Caleb (just turned 30), decided to take time off of work in order to join me for my first ten days of walking on Camino Frances. This is monumentally special and exciting to me. Although I extended an invitation to all of my kids, it seemed that none would be able to arrange finances or time from work to go. Although I see this as an intensely spiritual time for me, I had hoped that I could share a bonding experience with at least one of my children.
Caleb was my hiking and backpacking companion for many years, until graduating university and becoming a commissioned Infantry officer in the US Army. This will be our first time on a hike together in 8 years; and while not a wilderness backpacking trip, walking together for my first ten days on the Camino will be special. After ten days, Caleb will catch a train to Madrid where his return flight to Denver is booked. I will continue on to Santiago.
The Second exciting thing: I bought my plane ticket to arrive in Paris early AM on September 14. Caleb will be flying in from Denver, where we will meet up at the airport. There is a 5 hour layover before we will be boarding a (cheap ticket) plane to Biarritz. A Bourricot shuttle is reserved to take us to St Jean Pied de Port, where we will spend the night (accommodations booked). Our first steps on the Camino Frances will be on September 15th.
Sorry if my post sounds like so much babble; my happy adrenaline is in play here
Caleb and I are now in an unstated competition to see who will have the lightest pack. I am all smiles!!!
Adult children tend to be busy. Cherish your time with your son! And post a pic.Two exciting things happened today.
The First: This was unexpected…. my eldest son, Caleb (just turned 30), decided to take time off of work in order to join me for my first ten days of walking on Camino Frances. This is monumentally special and exciting to me. Although I extended an invitation to all of my kids, it seemed that none would be able to arrange finances or time from work to go. Although I see this as an intensely spiritual time for me, I had hoped that I could share a bonding experience with at least one of my children.
Caleb was my hiking and backpacking companion for many years, until graduating university and becoming a commissioned Infantry officer in the US Army. This will be our first time on a hike together in 8 years; and while not a wilderness backpacking trip, walking together for my first ten days on the Camino will be special. After ten days, Caleb will catch a train to Madrid where his return flight to Denver is booked. I will continue on to Santiago.
The Second exciting thing: I bought my plane ticket to arrive in Paris early AM on September 14. Caleb will be flying in from Denver, where we will meet up at the airport. There is a 5 hour layover before we will be boarding a (cheap ticket) plane to Biarritz. A Bourricot shuttle is reserved to take us to St Jean Pied de Port, where we will spend the night (accommodations booked). Our first steps on the Camino Frances will be on September 15th.
Sorry if my post sounds like so much babble; my happy adrenaline is in play here
Caleb and I are now in an unstated competition to see who will have the lightest pack. I am all smiles!!!
Sorry if my post sounds like so much babble; my happy adrenaline is in play here
Caleb and I are now in an unstated competition to see who will have the lightest pack. I am all smiles!!!
How long before Caleb is sneaking his kit into yer pack
To my Forum Friends...
I am touched and a bit overwhelmed by your thoughts and words. Over the months since I have joined this forum, it has grown into a special place in my heart. I thought this would be a site just to help me gather information for planning my Camino; but it has turned into so much more. The gentleness, warmth, caring, and helpfulness demonstrated by all of you is what distinguishes this forum from any other forum that I have tried to participate in, but eventually abandon because of..... well, you already know how a lot of the internet social interaction sites have degraded into an almost evil negativity. Here, even disagreements --- the vast majority of the time --- are written with a respect for diverse ideas.
So, thank you. You are a blessing to me, and to others who participate here.
Hey Dave---I might meet you out there. I will be on Camino in September. I'm really wavering back and forth, and may be on Frances again. In that case, we very well may meet up!
This is really wonderful and made me think how amazing it would be to have one of my kids join me on my Camino. Even for a few days! Will put out the invitation to them. Will be arriving in Paris too almost on the same day. Was thinking about taking the bus to Montparnasse station and then the train to Bayonne. Will have to check out the cheap flight to Biarritz. Planning on two days in St Jean just for the heck of it and heading out on the 17th of September. Maybe see you there at some time.Two exciting things happened today.
The First: This was unexpected…. my eldest son, Caleb (just turned 30), decided to take time off of work in order to join me for my first ten days of walking on Camino Frances. This is monumentally special and exciting to me. Although I extended an invitation to all of my kids, it seemed that none would be able to arrange finances or time from work to go. Although I see this as an intensely spiritual time for me, I had hoped that I could share a bonding experience with at least one of my children.
Caleb was my hiking and backpacking companion for many years, until graduating university and becoming a commissioned Infantry officer in the US Army. This will be our first time on a hike together in 8 years; and while not a wilderness backpacking trip, walking together for my first ten days on the Camino will be special. After ten days, Caleb will catch a train to Madrid where his return flight to Denver is booked. I will continue on to Santiago.
The Second exciting thing: I bought my plane ticket to arrive in Paris early AM on September 14. Caleb will be flying in from Denver, where we will meet up at the airport. There is a 5 hour layover before we will be boarding a (cheap ticket) plane to Biarritz. A Bourricot shuttle is reserved to take us to St Jean Pied de Port, where we will spend the night (accommodations booked). Our first steps on the Camino Frances will be on September 15th.
Sorry if my post sounds like so much babble; my happy adrenaline is in play here
Caleb and I are now in an unstated competition to see who will have the lightest pack. I am all smiles!!!
This is really wonderful and made me think how amazing it would be to have one of my kids join me on my Camino. Even for a few days! Will put out the invitation to them. Will be arriving in Paris too almost on the same day. Was thinking about taking the bus to Montparnasse station and then the train to Bayonne. Will have to check out the cheap flight to Biarritz. Planning on two days in St Jean just for the heck of it and heading out on the 17th of September. Maybe see you there at some time.
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