I have had a major shift in my time. I have been working 7 days a week most weeks since the beginning of October. It is almost over. Next week is my last 7 day a week work schedule. Needless to say I have been very tired. Let's just face it people, working 7 days a week at 64 is the pits. But maybe there is a bit of a golden lining here. Since walking the Camino is a 7 day a week event I am choosing to see this as practice. Also one of my jobs has me on my feet for up to 10 hours straight. Again good for Camino walking.
So although this sounds yuck, it is really a gift. At least that is what I am telling myself to get through this time. :)
I have been out walking and found some new trails and enjoyed some evening walking in the dark. I really don't like walking in the dark but since many start walking in the dark of the AM I decided I would get some practice. So far I haven't had to use a flashlight, I am able to see the walk clearly.
I have been reading my two favorite blogs:
"Camino de Santiago de Compostela" <ivar@caminodesantiago.me>
and
"Santiagobis@yahoogroups.com" <Santiagobis@yahoogroups.com>
There is a lot of information on these two blogs. Recently someone put together a 'Kit List' of what he is taking on the trail. It was a good jumping off point for a lot of conversation in preparedness. I am noticing that as time passes I seem to be entering a place of very low carbon foot print. I didn't even realize how much getting ready for walking the Camino was changing me. I am using less and less stuff and am therefore learning to be what I need to walk. I have not had to look at my usage or quantity. I have a new roommate that has a large carbon foot print. She has actually shown me how small mine has become. Yea! Thanks!
I am now beginning to think about how to put together all the money I will need for the trip. I have been working 3 jobs and will give up one after the holidays. But, I am getting better and better on the debt thing and will be out of debt in 2013. Then it is all about savings. I am planning on $5000 for tickets and walking. I am planning on being gone from 6 to 8 weeks. I want to stay in each big city for a day or two to really get to know it and experience it. I decided if I am going to do this then I am going to experience Spain from more than the walking but all the art and architecture, history and people. I am hoping to meet locals and get to eat with them so I can learn what it really means to be a Spaniard
I have a new thing I am going to try during the Christmas holiday as I will be off of work in my main job. I am going to try 'couchsurfing'. I am thinking that this will be a lot like walking the Camino. I want to visit Santa Fe. I hope to couchsurf. I will tell you all about it. It has been interesting reading the couchsurfing info on line and reading about my potential hosts. You really should check this out, just for the experience.
I wish all of you the very best of the holidays in what ever way you celebrate them. It is a special time for all. I keep the visualization of peace on earth, that means we learn how to get along and stop fighting. I so look forward to living in an adult world and leaving all the junior high fighting we live with in this world. There is room for everyone and a place for all.
buen camino
b
So although this sounds yuck, it is really a gift. At least that is what I am telling myself to get through this time. :)
I have been out walking and found some new trails and enjoyed some evening walking in the dark. I really don't like walking in the dark but since many start walking in the dark of the AM I decided I would get some practice. So far I haven't had to use a flashlight, I am able to see the walk clearly.
I have been reading my two favorite blogs:
"Camino de Santiago de Compostela" <ivar@caminodesantiago.me>
and
"Santiagobis@yahoogroups.com" <Santiagobis@yahoogroups.com>
There is a lot of information on these two blogs. Recently someone put together a 'Kit List' of what he is taking on the trail. It was a good jumping off point for a lot of conversation in preparedness. I am noticing that as time passes I seem to be entering a place of very low carbon foot print. I didn't even realize how much getting ready for walking the Camino was changing me. I am using less and less stuff and am therefore learning to be what I need to walk. I have not had to look at my usage or quantity. I have a new roommate that has a large carbon foot print. She has actually shown me how small mine has become. Yea! Thanks!
I am now beginning to think about how to put together all the money I will need for the trip. I have been working 3 jobs and will give up one after the holidays. But, I am getting better and better on the debt thing and will be out of debt in 2013. Then it is all about savings. I am planning on $5000 for tickets and walking. I am planning on being gone from 6 to 8 weeks. I want to stay in each big city for a day or two to really get to know it and experience it. I decided if I am going to do this then I am going to experience Spain from more than the walking but all the art and architecture, history and people. I am hoping to meet locals and get to eat with them so I can learn what it really means to be a Spaniard
I have a new thing I am going to try during the Christmas holiday as I will be off of work in my main job. I am going to try 'couchsurfing'. I am thinking that this will be a lot like walking the Camino. I want to visit Santa Fe. I hope to couchsurf. I will tell you all about it. It has been interesting reading the couchsurfing info on line and reading about my potential hosts. You really should check this out, just for the experience.
I wish all of you the very best of the holidays in what ever way you celebrate them. It is a special time for all. I keep the visualization of peace on earth, that means we learn how to get along and stop fighting. I so look forward to living in an adult world and leaving all the junior high fighting we live with in this world. There is room for everyone and a place for all.
buen camino
b
