Cate's update - 2 May 2022

Completing the Camino has always been our wish, but getting my head into positive excitement has been harder than I ever thought. I have suffered what I have heard to be described as ‘privileged guilt’ triggered by all the horrors of Ukraine. Added to that I have catastrophized about Putin pushing the button. I felt anxious about travelling and wondered if it was all worth the hassle . All out my control, and it can be argued as even more reason to grab what adventures you can in your life. 

Enough negativity. We are here thanks to Nodge's unfailing drive, planning, booking and spread sheets.

I have left  my new pandemic/retirement hobbies, of cooking, gardening and cold water swimming behind, I did, however, bring some knitting!

 

I put trust in my increasingly flabby body ( I blame the menopause not what I put in my mouth😉)  and we have made it through the first day of walking -13 miles carrying my possessions on my back. My arms, my legs , my body aches.( some lyrics I think) We are still talking (when not on our phones 😂)

I have downloaded audio books so I can listen and knit. Starting with Michelle Obama's "Becoming" and "The Wim Hof Method". Both I hope to find inspiring.

Nodge will share more detail, but I will contribute again In the coming days. 

Buen Camino