Aside from some shoulder pain (backpack needs adjusted), physically I feel ready for the Camino.
Mentally? Well, I'm not so sure. Even as I train here at home, preparing mentally is a challenge. For instance, I know at the end of my long walks, I return home to my husband and kids. I go back to my daily life. My 2 hour walks in the neighborhood are mental breaks some times but there are times when I listen to the news on NPR and get wrapped up in political news. In Spain, however, it's a new place to sleep each night. New people to meet. New towns to explore. New foods to try. Wine to drink. This journey is one of those things I don't think you can become mentally prepared to do. I don't know what to expect. I don't know who I'll meet along the way. I don't know how I'll react to certain situations. There are many unknowns for the trip that I just have to let it unroll as I walk each day. I guess that's part of the journey -- just letting it happen. Walk, eat, sleep. Repeat. That'll be my life starting next week. I'll be fine as long as I don't get too many people asking me about Trump and the presidential election. What a time to be an American.
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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 |