The following video has some content that needs explaining. When I talk about begin lonely it’s not like I am alone. The Group goes to dinner together, often times during the day I will walk with one or two of them and the Guides are fantastic support both physically and emotionally. But I experienced this 25 years ago when I did the TransAmerica Bicycle Ride. That time I was gone for 7 weeks, this time 5 but both times you leave everyone and everything that is familiar to you behind and when you are lonely and tired (emphasis on LONELY & TIRED) you get emotional.
I miss my Partner, Tim, I miss my family, I miss our dog, Bailey, I miss my bed (Oh GOD I miss my bed, I could go on. The bottom line is that when the smoke settles you realize how incredibly lucky you are to have the life that you have and leaving it behind, even for a few weeks, can be hard; not impossible, but hard. With any luck however, you will return home with a newfound sense of appreciation for the Love and creature comforts that we can take for granted. Mostly, at least for me, I realize how incredibly lucky I am to have the partner and family that I have and every day that we are apart is one less day that we get to spend together before who knows what happens.
Joe Jeter, October 15, 2014
What is it like to walk the Camino?
5 Comments
jmichael
Way too much of the time we don’t stop to consider how fortunate, in sooo many ways, we are to have friends, family and a wonderful country in which to live.
JoeLUNA
Good job Joe Jeter. This does seem to be what you wanted. The crucible that creates something harder and finer. Well done.
Tim Chan
We’ll if Michael were there, he’d say, “Five Gold Stars!” I’m glad you can cry Joe. If you can’t feel it, you can’t heal it as Michael would say. You’ve got your cheering squad here and we’re following along with you in spirit. It’s admirable you walk that walk and feel the isolation and solitude. You’re carrying a cell phone and we’re just a phone call away, but I don’t think that is the purpose or benefit of the camino. I’m so proud of you for doing this Joe. How could we not support you on this journey. It’s a once in a lifetime experience and something that very few people can ever do. Lots of love and hugs, Tim
Linda
Well I just had a much needed cry!!! This is when the real stuff is happening. We are so blessed to have you in this crazy family. Jack’s birthday is around the corner, leave something on the road for him. I LOVE YOU
jjadmin
I’m hoping to leave about 20 pounds behind on this trail!. My skinny jeans await!