At home I have a different schedule each day. Some days are busier than others, depending on what appointments I have or what I’m doing. I generally wake up around 7:00, have a relaxing breakfast and then work on various projects after which I make dinner and go to bed around 10:00.
Here, my schedule is the same each day. I’d say this is the pilgrim schedule. Our only worries right now are to wake up, pack our bags, walk a long time, find a place to sleep, shower, eat, and go to bed. If the town is big, then you may walk around and explore the sites. It’s an easy schedule. My only concern of late are my feet and legs. Will I be able to make it to the next stop? What the Camino has done to me, however, is turn me into a morning person. Joe likes to joke about me in the morning – “Don’t wake the sleeping bear.” Yeah, I can be a little grouchy in the morning, especially before I’ve had coffee. I have never been one to be all chipper and happy-go-lucky when I wake up. But here, in Spain? Well, considering I’m in bed by 9:30 and awake around 5:30/6:00, I have turned into a bit of a morning person. Ok, so I’m not a ball of sunshine, but I’m awake and not growling at anyone (even after hearing snoring all night). Walking the Camino, you have a routine, especially in the morning. Normally, you don’t wait around to get going. You’re up, brushing your teeth, putting away your sleeping bag, and packing your bag. Sometimes you get breakfast at the albergue. Other times, you get breakfast on the road. Mornings are quick here. Wake up and get going. I have 4 days left until Santiago. That’s 4 more days of this schedule. Of course, I’m headed out to the Finnisterre, but that jaunt will be slightly different (will include a bus ride). Whether or not I will remain a morning person after I get home is uncertain. I’m sure Joe would like help in the morning with the cats and kids. However, part of me just might go back to my regular schedule. Don’t wake the sleeping bear.
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About Marcy I wear many hats. First, I'm a wife to an amazing husband, Joe. Second, I'm a mom to 2 incredible kids, Caitlynn and Miles. Professionally speaking, I am a chef, dietitian, and writer working as an instructor in Hospitality Management at Montana State University in Bozeman. Photos: See InstagramMarcy's other Site |