The Camino had popped up on my radar from time to time in recent years. Possibly the first time was when I came across Shirley Maclaine's book: The Camino: A Journey of the Spirit. While the book was not really 'my cup of tea' and it's not exactly a practical guide, I was intrigued by the idea of anyone - let alone a woman in her 60s - undertaking such a physical challenge.
Fast forward to early May 2011, listening to The Nighlife on ABC radio. Tony Delroy was interviewing Tom Trumble, the author of Unholy Pilgrims. Tom's book is subtitled as 'How one man thought walking 800 kilometres across Spain would sort out his life'. While I don't think I have a lot in common with Tom (who describes himself as having the resume of a vagrant) - and I haven't read his book - once again, I was drawn to The Camino. If Tom could do it, maybe I could too? So I decided to find out more about The Camino.
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I think this is such a great adventure. Fancy taking the time needed to complete a walk of this distance and in this time. Fantastic. And to do it in such a superb location is something else. I will be following the walk with interest. Allan.
Hi Jenny
I'm sorry I've taken so long to get into this. I've been aware of the walk for some time, but business issues have prevented me from studying the Jenny@Zen blog in detail. I've had a good look tonight, and I'm more than impressed with the challenge. I know you'll complete it, because you've done the preparation, but it will be a mighty result when it's finished. I don't know if you remember, but I had a plan to walk the 200 kilometres from Launceston to Hobart a little time after my heart surgery. That was planned as an average 40 km's per day over 5 days. I realised that was a challenge too far, and I didn't attempt it. The idea of walking a distance of 800 kms over 30 to 32 days is unbelievable. Well done!
Is there some way of getting an email update whenever you post? I'm not sure how to do that, even though I've had a look around the site. I'm really keen to keep a close eye on your progress.
With much love and good wishes for the adventure.
Allan.
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