We had just started doing the lap around Boomer Lake; the first day 5k but only 2.5k. Turns out that I was sick and was going to bed by 7, 7:30 in the evening. One of the days I went to bed as soon as I got out of work at 4. I now feel much better, but Scott isn't feeling well. He's been just as exhausted as I was last week. I am hoping he feels better tomorrow; he was home from work all day today and layed around the house resting.
I know there are many areas and many things that could cause us to become ill. Scott was reading Elyn Aviva's book "Following the Milky Way: A Pilgrimage across Spain" and she became ill because of the change in the food and medications she was taking. There could be a trip or fall that could cause an ankle or leg to be broken, snake bites or scorpion stings or any number of horrible things. We don't know the language and it would be many k from anywhere! Oh my god!
What happens to us if we are on the journey and we become ill? How are we going to make it? Will there be help? I know I shouldn't worry about it, but this is something that I wonder about. Especially with us becoming ill the past couple of days. We didn't even try to get out and walk; I know I didn't have the energy or desire. We just can't do that when we are there.
I know, I am stressing about something that is years from happening, but I think about these things. Maybe it's from being in the house all day. I guess I will drag him out of the house tomorrow and get my weight training for the day. ha! I don't think he would like that very much!
2 comments:
It is wonderful that you are committed to do the walk. It is definitely worth it.
If I may pass on a little advise, go into this with an open heart and mind. Anxiety is normal at the begining of this journey but once you reach the Camino all your fears will fall away. At least that is the way it was with me. There were times I wanted to quit but I was never afraid that something might happen to me and that I wouldn't be taken care of at any point in my walk. People are always willing to help a pilgrim in need.
(And thank you for putting my blog on your resources list. I am honored.)
Thank you so much for the advise. Even little, it is apprecitated.
We both enjoyed your blog about the Camino and the afterwards. It gives me hope every time I read it.
I have my fears about the Camino, but I do know, without a doubt, that there will people along the path who are sent to help us. Your blog really verified this, along with many others.
(And you are welcome, it is purely selfish.)
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