Planning a walk on the Camino is overwhelming. There is so much to learn, so much I need to know, and so much that I need to figure out. Things like:
- Can my body handle five weeks of walking?
- How can I survive with only the few things I'll be carrying in my backpack?
- Where will I sleep?
- I don't speak Spanish.
- Can I really be gone from home for five or six weeks?
- What if I get lost?
- What if I get hurt?
- What if something happens at home?
Of all of these questions and fears, only the first two continue to be question marks in my mind.
I don't know if my body can handle it. From what I know of my body, it will be very difficult. Being on my feet for a few hours has ill effects on my lower back and sciatica. This is my greatest concern.
I tend to overpack wherever I go, so to limit myself to 10 pounds of stuff will be a challenge, but I know I must. I will trust that what I need will be provided.
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