Yes, this! Make time to write, or dictate, daily. Your actions, reactions, and thoughts as you undertake this journey with Jamie will be life-changing as well as life-affirming. Vaya con dios (or however this translates in French)!
As someone much older than you, I can say that as you age, you find freedom. There is freedom in your mind and soul to think, to do, to care, to learn, to give life the things that really matter. I pray your journey is blessed.
You are in for a treat! I walked the Portuguese Camino several years ago. They say you carry your fears - so don’t take “what if” stuff. Take care of your feet above all. I suggest Altra footwear. You are I for an amazing experience! Bon Camino!
YES to ALTRAS - My "vintage" Lone Peak 3.5s (the snazzy purple ones!) have had firsthand acquaintanceship with the AT in GA, NC, and VA, and are pressuring me to take them on the Pinhoti. Gave my Timps to a friend in need; surely do miss 'em.
Best wishes on your journey. I can't wait to read along as you go. When you titled it El Camino, I thought you'd be writing about that car/thing whatever those were classified as. We had one when we first got married and I know that front end was as long as a Cadillac. We called it the Gray Ghost because of the color. I hated it and loved the day we were finally able to buy a used Jimmy. I drove it over the old Cooper River bridge every morning to my job as a school teacher. I got a lot closer to Jesus in that car.
Yes ma'am it was! I lived in Mt. Pleasant and worked on James Island as a teacher. I came home fussing every day about the Ghost. But it was given to us and we were young and poor, so you do what you have to do, right? I'm glad you know what I'm talking about!
I do know. I live in Columbia. Back in college, I dated a guy from Sullivan's Island. He drove a 1967 VW bus. Going back and forth over that old bridge in that old bus gave me the creeps.
Oh I bet it did! I think I'm having flashbacks right now. I still don't like the new ones either. I know they're not new, but you're from here. If it's not 100 years old, it's new! We're set in our ways for sure! 😀
81 and wish I could join you. I will pray for you and Jamie. You will both spiritually find something on your journey, but you will need to dig deep mentally and physically to complete it. I will pray for you and I hope you will carry all your readers in your heart (we are as light as feathers)😄
Buon Camino! It’s an amazing experience. Take care of your feet! No, really- take care of your feet. Eat interesting food, talk to all the people and breathe.
Break up your day - 5 miles stop get a coffee and toast, another 5 miles , lunch, another 5 miles snack and wine, last 5 miles to wherever you’re staying that night dinner wine and rest.
While I hope you enjoy (although daily hiking for months on end is not my idea of fun) your trip, I'm surprised that you would choose to go NOW. Or any time in the next year. The turmoil in Europe is real. So are the rats. The risks aren't to be ignored. Just because you aren't engaged in their angst doesn't mean you can't get caught up in it. Good luck! PS: warn us if internet connections get iffy. If we don't hear from you, we might all conclude you've been kidnapped by Baste Separatists and living in a cave somewhere. I'd hate to tell Interpol that a red-haired banjo player has escaped his minder. That would be you, Jaimie.
My cousin, a Bakersfield CA native, the adventuress in the family, conducted her Master's degree research in folk music while living in a cabin on a mountain top in the Pyrenees. She once had to lock herself inside, escaping the uninvited romantic advances of a Basque sheep herder! (True story.)
My husband and I completed this same walk last fall, all 500 miles of it in 37 days. He is 79 and I am 72. It was the trip of a lifetime, and we are planning to walk the Portuguese Camino this fall. Our advice is to go into it with no expectations, so it can be whatever it will be for you. It’s different for everybody.
Some of your readers could accompany you, as protection from Bears and Bandits and such. This seems like a good time to get the ding-dong-diddle out of here, we could walk for the next four years.
Yes-O, a little crazy -O but it will be monumental! Don’t forget to enjoy the day to day of the journey. Too many times we only concentrate on the destination and miss the trip. Don’t worry too much about being ready. If you haven’t, check out “Wild”, the story about a young woman who walked the PCT without any prep. It’s a great read and the movie is pretty good too.
Some friends of mine have walked the Camino, but did it in shorter chunks. And after completing it, went back to a place they stayed overnight to be hosts for pilgrims passing through. All aspects were wonderful experiences for them, the walking, the making new friends with other pilgrims, and then hosting and making dinner for weary travelers. I hope you both enjoy your time! And take care of your feet!!!
Okay, so you asked for advice, here's mine: please pretty please make this a daily diary for your readers!! Take us along on this adventure.
Yes we want to hear all about it and walk with you in our minds
Yes, this! Make time to write, or dictate, daily. Your actions, reactions, and thoughts as you undertake this journey with Jamie will be life-changing as well as life-affirming. Vaya con dios (or however this translates in French)!
Exactly! We want to live vicariously through his mind.....and feet! 😂❤️
Yeah...the pleasant aroma of another book is in the air.
As someone much older than you, I can say that as you age, you find freedom. There is freedom in your mind and soul to think, to do, to care, to learn, to give life the things that really matter. I pray your journey is blessed.
You are in for a treat! I walked the Portuguese Camino several years ago. They say you carry your fears - so don’t take “what if” stuff. Take care of your feet above all. I suggest Altra footwear. You are I for an amazing experience! Bon Camino!
YES to ALTRAS - My "vintage" Lone Peak 3.5s (the snazzy purple ones!) have had firsthand acquaintanceship with the AT in GA, NC, and VA, and are pressuring me to take them on the Pinhoti. Gave my Timps to a friend in need; surely do miss 'em.
And both of you take more than one pair of shoes.
Best wishes on your journey. I can't wait to read along as you go. When you titled it El Camino, I thought you'd be writing about that car/thing whatever those were classified as. We had one when we first got married and I know that front end was as long as a Cadillac. We called it the Gray Ghost because of the color. I hated it and loved the day we were finally able to buy a used Jimmy. I drove it over the old Cooper River bridge every morning to my job as a school teacher. I got a lot closer to Jesus in that car.
I thought it would be about the car also. If you drove yours over that old bridge every morning, you are a brave person. That was one scary bridge!
Yes ma'am it was! I lived in Mt. Pleasant and worked on James Island as a teacher. I came home fussing every day about the Ghost. But it was given to us and we were young and poor, so you do what you have to do, right? I'm glad you know what I'm talking about!
I do know. I live in Columbia. Back in college, I dated a guy from Sullivan's Island. He drove a 1967 VW bus. Going back and forth over that old bridge in that old bus gave me the creeps.
Oh I bet it did! I think I'm having flashbacks right now. I still don't like the new ones either. I know they're not new, but you're from here. If it's not 100 years old, it's new! We're set in our ways for sure! 😀
Amen to that!
81 and wish I could join you. I will pray for you and Jamie. You will both spiritually find something on your journey, but you will need to dig deep mentally and physically to complete it. I will pray for you and I hope you will carry all your readers in your heart (we are as light as feathers)😄
Buon Camino! It’s an amazing experience. Take care of your feet! No, really- take care of your feet. Eat interesting food, talk to all the people and breathe.
Break up your day - 5 miles stop get a coffee and toast, another 5 miles , lunch, another 5 miles snack and wine, last 5 miles to wherever you’re staying that night dinner wine and rest.
You are not crazy
Good advice. He should enjoy it. It will be a trip of a lifetime.
Excellent advice!! I will take it to heart if I should ever embark on this journey!
While I hope you enjoy (although daily hiking for months on end is not my idea of fun) your trip, I'm surprised that you would choose to go NOW. Or any time in the next year. The turmoil in Europe is real. So are the rats. The risks aren't to be ignored. Just because you aren't engaged in their angst doesn't mean you can't get caught up in it. Good luck! PS: warn us if internet connections get iffy. If we don't hear from you, we might all conclude you've been kidnapped by Baste Separatists and living in a cave somewhere. I'd hate to tell Interpol that a red-haired banjo player has escaped his minder. That would be you, Jaimie.
I know two people who completed this pilgrimage last year. You and Jamie will have a great time. I hope they told you not to bring your big tricycle…
My cousin, a Bakersfield CA native, the adventuress in the family, conducted her Master's degree research in folk music while living in a cabin on a mountain top in the Pyrenees. She once had to lock herself inside, escaping the uninvited romantic advances of a Basque sheep herder! (True story.)
Huh? Tricycle?
Suggest you read Sean’s book, “You Are My Sunshine.” You will love it!
This is not Jamie’s first great adventure idea. Read “You Are My Sunshine.”
Safe travels! You will come back with a wealth of stories!
I love your willingness to sign up for this hard thing! Can’t wait to read about this really grand adventure!
My husband and I completed this same walk last fall, all 500 miles of it in 37 days. He is 79 and I am 72. It was the trip of a lifetime, and we are planning to walk the Portuguese Camino this fall. Our advice is to go into it with no expectations, so it can be whatever it will be for you. It’s different for everybody.
Buen Camino!
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GOOD FOR YALL !!!!
THANK YOU LORD... AINT LIFE FUN !!!
Some of your readers could accompany you, as protection from Bears and Bandits and such. This seems like a good time to get the ding-dong-diddle out of here, we could walk for the next four years.
Crazy wife's can be challenging! I have experience in these matters. But it makes for a fun life.
Yes-O, a little crazy -O but it will be monumental! Don’t forget to enjoy the day to day of the journey. Too many times we only concentrate on the destination and miss the trip. Don’t worry too much about being ready. If you haven’t, check out “Wild”, the story about a young woman who walked the PCT without any prep. It’s a great read and the movie is pretty good too.
Some friends of mine have walked the Camino, but did it in shorter chunks. And after completing it, went back to a place they stayed overnight to be hosts for pilgrims passing through. All aspects were wonderful experiences for them, the walking, the making new friends with other pilgrims, and then hosting and making dinner for weary travelers. I hope you both enjoy your time! And take care of your feet!!!
Your feet are the life of your walk.
Stay safe, stay well, and hurry home. We love y’all!