I’m freaking out. Estoy flipando.
Ok, sure. I’m all packed. By the time this publishes on Thursday, I will be walking to Santiago (in what looks like a rainy day). It may not have all the stuff I’m supposed to have, but it has some changes of clothes, including a nice outfit for any off days, my hiking sticks, sunscreen galore, a poncho, a poncho for my backpack, a sleeping bag liner, a first-aid kit, a towel, and toiletries. I will have my travel journal (for recording thoughts that will eventually become blogs here), I have my credentials. I have the first few days taken care of reservation wise, since I hear it is packed, and I think I know what I want to do past that. Still…I feel super unready. Vale, tengo la mochila hecha. Cuando esta entrada de blog se publique jueves, ya estaré caminando a Santiago (en un día que parece que va a llover). Igual la mochila no tiene todo que debería tener, pero tiene unos cambios de ropa que incluye ropa para algún día libre de Caminar, mis bastones, mucha crema solar, un chubasquero, otro para la mochila, un interior de saco de dormir, un botiquín, una toalla, y neceseres. Tendré mi diario de viajar (para recordar pensamientos que un día serán entradas de blog aquí). Tengo los credenciales. Tengo reservas para los primeros días, como me están diciendo que va lleno de gente este año. Creo que sé que voy a hacer después. Pero…no me siento nada preparado.
Am I really doing this? Will my money last? Five years of reading accounts and stories of the Camino…could I prepare more? I am unsure which are the best albergues, if I can do several days of 20 plus kilometre hiking (or more)…my hopes are to last 10 days between Santander and Oviedo. People have made it further. I hike on a regular basis. ¿En serio? ¿Voy a hacer el Camino de Santiago? ¿Durará el dinero? Cinco años de leer historias de otros peregrinos…¿podría prepararme más? No sé cuales son los mejores albergues. No sé si puedo hacer muchos días seguidos de más que unos 20 kilometros de caminar….espero llegar a Oviedo desde Santander. Muchos han hecho más. Hago senderismo mucho.
Still…what lies ahead? Pero…¿que pasará?
Let’s find out. ¡A por ello!
Follow along on Instagram and Twitter @setmeravelles, and in September the full story will be posted here. Puedes seguireme en Instagram y Twitter @setmeravelles y en septiembre ya escribiré la historia completa aquí.
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Buen Camino amigo. Espero que tu primer dia fue muy bueno
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Gracias! Ya estoy en día 4 saliendo de este albergue tan….Meh….de San Vincente de la Barquera! Me encanta!
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You will do well! Looking forward to your September Accounts. Buen Camino!
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I am doing quite well! Today is Day 4.
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And Thanks!!!😃
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Everything will work out for the best, but we wish you luck anyway! ☺
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Thanks! Read all about it in September…spoiler alert!
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Awesome, best hike ever. Enjoy!
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Thanks!
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Ahh, Buen Camino!! I know that you’ve already completed a few days, and I hope so much it’s been a good experience. How are the crowds? I can’t wait to hear about it!!
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It is amazing. Not that crowded at all. Most of the time I am alone, maybe will see 4-5 other peregrinos…albergues are always full but haven’t had a problem with finding a bed. I am in Pendueles right now…in the one you stayed at I think! How is Scotland?
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Buen Camino! I love the fedora hat. You will be one stylish peregrino!
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Gracias! The hat is from valenciano, typical of the beaches, so It is definitely great for the lack of sin north!
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Sun, not sin.
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“What lies ahead” is the question that drives most of us pilgrims forward. Whatever today brought, tomorrow will be something entirely new. Buen Camino!
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Very true. I still wonder what’s around the river bene, so to speak.
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I am visiting South America for a few months next week and am terrified that I am woefully underprepared! I expect that any amount of preparation will not be enough. Good luck!!
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You’ll be fine, I’m sure! Enjoy South American 🙂
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