Leaving April 16 from St JPduP

[renegade_pilgrim]

I'm heading out on the 17th from SJPdP. Perhaps our paths shall cross along the way. I'll be wearing a patch with a green heart in an outline of the state of Oregon and I have a maroon/burgundy/grey Osprey Aura 50 pack.

[Covey]

At least you have the best rucksack on your back. I use the Osprey Atmos 50 which is the "male" version of yours. Very comfortable and one of the lightest "empty weights" around.

Have fun and Buen Camino to you all.

[BenedettoCAN]

Hi renegrade_pilgrim...I love the state of Oregon. I'll have a yellow Gregory backpack. Depending on the way the tag falls there will be a Canadian flag on the side. I'll be on the lookout for you. I'll be a day ahead of you so...

[BenedettoCAN]

Thanks Covey...I'm getting excited and looking forward to it. A lot of little miracles have already been happening.

[ctlou]

Rennegade:
I'll arrive SJPP on the 17th and head out on the 18th,
Perhaps we will cross at some point.

The back of my pack has a patch that is the Earth with an overlay of a peace sign on it.

Louise
ctlou
CT - USA

[BenedettoCAN]

Will be looking out for you? Peace. Buen camino.

[renegade_pilgrim]

I also will have the other Camino Forum patch, as well. Hard to miss with it's blue background and yellow arrow. I hope our paths cross along the way and perhaps in Santiago!

[BenedettoCAN]

I've been training a bit. Been walking about 14klm with my backpack each day and have already sore toes and a crack between two of them. Could it be my shoes? I'm worried I won't make it. Or maybe I should take it more slowly. In any case, I'm going to rest for the next few days.

[Covey]

You worry too much!!

Try massaging a little Vaseline in to your feet and toes. Softens the skin a little. You might consider your socks. Try a pair of dual layer if you are not already wearing them.. Remember that hiking socks are usually thicker than around the house ones, so your shoes might feel a little tighter.

On the Camino you walk at a pace to keep in tune with your body. If you start pushing too hard, the body responds with pain and blisters. Don't be frightened to walk at your own pace, after all, it is your Camino.

You will meet those who talk the talk of doing 30-35kms a day, but you need to walk the walk, listen to what your body is telling you, and stay within your comfort zone.

There are no prizes for coming first!!!

[BenedettoCAN]

Thanks Covey. I'm a walker and I walk a lot as it is. It's just the backpack adds more to the walk. I'm not going to push it too much and slow down a bit. I've already massaged with Vaseline. I bought hiking socks. The ones I wore yesterday were just everyday sports socks and were thicker. I'm also doubting my shoes. I guess this all goes with the territory. I'm not expecting to do 30 klm but only 20klm and I think that's doable for me. I have 39-40 days. I'll slow down my pace and enjoy the surroundings. I'm pretty good at listening to my body. I guess that's the camino. I'm already seeing it telling me things. It's saying; take it easy, you don't have to prove anything, enjoy life. It's the process not the destination. Thanks so much for your encouragement. I really appreciate it.