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@LesBrass I think it's more a question of letting go of fears rather than overcoming them. Planning and preparation are always very useful in decreasing uncertainty and worry but ultimately it when all that is done, it's a matter of letting the fear go and surrendering oneself to the adventure which is when amazing things happen.I've spent a week looking at routes, and blogs and posts thinking about where I will walk next year.
After walking the VdlP I have a perchant for longer, quiter walks but I didnt have to walk the VdlP alone. I look at all the great trails across Spain and could easily plan for the next 10 years but... as much as I want to walk some of these routes, I doubt I would have the courage to go totally alone.
Don't you worry about safety? Do you consider dogs, cows, people? Am I the only one? I'm in awe of folks like @Magwood or @peregrina2000 (especially after the recent incendent on the Norte)... @gracethepilgrim @domigee and so many more. You all go long distance wandering on the less travelled routes, knowing that you may not see other pilgrims... whats the secret? How can I overcome my own fears?
So maybe the "secret" for those of us who wind up walking alone is that we started down that path unintentionally and then at some point found out that we were doing it and loved it. Sorry if this is rambling, buen camino, Laurie
@LesBrass I think it's more a question of letting go of fears rather than overcoming them.
You all go long distance wandering on the less travelled routes, knowing that you may not see other pilgrims... whats the secret? How can I overcome my own fears?
Hi, Please remember that you are never alone, take hold of that and never let it go, the Camino is a wonderful gift where we can immerce ourselves and soak in complete utter wonder. Enjoy what has been given to you, go and embrace the gift, let the Camino do its work in you and do not be afraid, you will never be alone. God Bless, Buen Camino.I've spent a week looking at routes, and blogs and posts thinking about where I will walk next year.
After walking the VdlP I have a perchant for longer, quiter walks but I didnt have to walk the VdlP alone. I look at all the great trails across Spain and could easily plan for the next 10 years but... as much as I want to walk some of these routes, I doubt I would have the courage to go totally alone.
Don't you worry about safety? Do you consider dogs, cows, people? Am I the only one? I'm in awe of folks like @Magwood or @peregrina2000 (especially after the recent incendent on the Norte)... @gracethepilgrim @domigee and so many more. You all go long distance wandering on the less travelled routes, knowing that you may not see other pilgrims... whats the secret? How can I overcome my own fears?
@Kanga I love this thread too!
There are so many things I want to do, but I simply dont because I find a reason why I shouldn't... I think it's time for me to find reasons why I should!
As you may have realized during past walks, Spain and it's people are pretty civilized and particularly welcoming to foreigners. Exceptions confirming the rule[...]Don't you worry about safety? Do you consider dogs, cows, people? Am I the only one? I'm in awe of folks like @Magwood or @peregrina2000 (especially after the recent incendent on the Norte)... @gracethepilgrim @domigee and so many more. [...]
I've spent a week looking at routes, and blogs and posts thinking about where I will walk next year.
After walking the VdlP I have a perchant for longer, quiter walks but I didnt have to walk the VdlP alone. I look at all the great trails across Spain and could easily plan for the next 10 years but... as much as I want to walk some of these routes, I doubt I would have the courage to go totally alone.
Don't you worry about safety? Do you consider dogs, cows, people? Am I the only one? I'm in awe of folks like @Magwood or @peregrina2000 (especially after the recent incendent on the Norte)... @gracethepilgrim @domigee and so many more. You all go long distance wandering on the less travelled routes, knowing that you may not see other pilgrims... whats the secret? How can I overcome my own fears?
The only adventure not to take on on one's on, in my book, is scuba diving.
Are you kidding me?! Money speaks I suppose. I hope they offer it with the Dive Master level, or professional/technical diving levels, for people who could sometimes have a reason to dive on their own, such as to go fetch a student.I agree!
Can't believe PADI now do a "Solo Diver" (Self Reliant Diver) course - makes a mockery of all they crammed down our air-regulators on Basic Diver!
Nope, my great niece is an instructor but refuses to give the course - essentially briefings on being self-reliant, taking back-up resources and 3 dives . . . . PADI (Put Another Dollar In).Are you kidding me?! Money speaks I suppose. I hope they offer it with the Dive Master level, or professional/technical diving levels, for people who could sometimes have a reason to dive on their own, such as to go fetch a student.
My friends and colleagues all express amazement and admiration (and for some - horror) at my 'adventures' - but I am a bit bemused by their attitudes.
Thank you for starting this thread, albeit some time ago. I'm glad its been resurrected as I've been having similar thoughts myself, so I'm enjoying reading the responses. I think I am more timid than you. I've walked the Frances route twice and the Norte/Primitivo, but all with one or two family members, making me feel very safe. I now am venturing to walk the Le Puy route as far as Moissac, this time with two Camino friends in June. One of these friends has had a family crisis recently and may not be able to come after all, and my other friend had always planned to leave a week earlier than us. This means I may possibly now spend my last week on the Le Puy alone, including trains back to the airport at CDG. Yikes! I am apprehensive, yet a little excited. I have led a sheltered life, in that I've been married since age 19, so have never really been independently on my own.I had an alert for this thread today, which is timely given the awful crime I read about earlier. I just wanted to say again thank you for all your replies.
I have no idea why I am so fearful (or maybe I do but that's a really long story) But... regardless I take on board all of your great advice and will stride out alone for sure one day in the not too distant future... maybe even next year!
Happy, safe walking pilgrims
Thank you, Grace, for your kind offer. I will be contacting you soon with a few questions and for some ideas!@Camino Chris hi there.
Feel free to PM me (or public query) if you have any specific questions.
I’ve walked a few of the lesser caminos and loved them all. Very different experiences each time, and always I return home with unexpected joyous memories.
Cheers, Grace
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