The closer the day of departure draws near, the more nervous I become. Yes, I carefully bought and collected my gear. I have a To Do list so nothing important goes undone. And I've trained physically to the best of my ability. None of this, however, guarantees success.
Yesterday I took my longest walk, with full gear. I was thoroughly exhausted and my body was so achy and stiff that I had to take Tylenol to sleep. And that was only 13 (and a bit) miles. How will I ever go the distances required to keep on pace for the Camino?
Perhaps a little lightheartedness will help. That's why I'm bringing Paddington--world traveler that he is--and one of the unofficial Briargate mascot ducks. They will remind me to have fun; and it can't help but make me smile to take photos of them on the journey. (Just sewing on Paddington's very own pilgrim's shell pushed away the anxiety for a time.)
And for anyone who's wondering, I have thought about it and, no, I don't think this is sacrilegious. God has a sense of humor.
Yesterday I took my longest walk, with full gear. I was thoroughly exhausted and my body was so achy and stiff that I had to take Tylenol to sleep. And that was only 13 (and a bit) miles. How will I ever go the distances required to keep on pace for the Camino?
Perhaps a little lightheartedness will help. That's why I'm bringing Paddington--world traveler that he is--and one of the unofficial Briargate mascot ducks. They will remind me to have fun; and it can't help but make me smile to take photos of them on the journey. (Just sewing on Paddington's very own pilgrim's shell pushed away the anxiety for a time.)
And for anyone who's wondering, I have thought about it and, no, I don't think this is sacrilegious. God has a sense of humor.
I love Paddington's pilgrim shell!
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean he'll take the marmite jar from the pantry?
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If Paddington finds Marmite in Spain, he's welcome to the whole jar! ;-p
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