Hi There! I am walking the camino yet again in two weeks. This time it will be the Primitivo ( the original route) instead of the French Way that I walked the last two times ( Sept/Oct ’15 & Apr/May ’17).
A few things that are different: first off, I am not going alone! My woman , Barb is tagging along ( just kidding ! , one of the reasons that I am excited about the Primitivo is that it will be totally new for both of us – with the exception of Melide to Santiago ) , secondly , this is approximately a two week walk and we have a bit over 3 weeks in Spain so we will have the time to continue on the Muxia/Fisterre after arriving in Santiago . Thirdly, the scaffolding is out of the exterior of the Cathedral and the scaffolding is not yet installed in the interior, so we are hitting a sweet spot of a non construction zone Cathedral within decades. Fourth, I am walking for the first time with properly fitting footwear . I will try to post a video to explain this soon . Fifth, I am sporting a nifty new Camino tattoo . Sixth, I am carrying a considerably smaller ( & lighter ) CPAP machine . Seventh, Barb is coming too and I get to watch her experience her first Camino.. this may seem like a repeat of #1 but it is a matter of perspective. Eighth, the Primitivo is reported to be a bit more challenging physically ( probably should have trained) , less traveled, and extremely beautiful .
I am considering reprising the pulling of tarot cards as a way to keep this journal ( and my days of contemplation) interesting. Perhaps this time a multiple card spread ( because I am evolving !)