Tomorrow at noon I leave with Marlene for the Louisville airport . I have had many well-wishers. Some have said "I hear you are going to Ireland"or "Switzerland" but nonetheless they promise to pray for my safety. I have no fear. I know from the Camino that a pilgrim walks in faith and that when you do, every experience is a blessing.
My preparation has been a bit different this time. Instead of long walks I have been working out at the gym, trying to build muscles. That doesn't toughen the feet, though. So we shall see if that ends up as a good strategy (muscles and blisters or no blisters and sore muscles, what's your pleasure?) At any rate, my trusty Compeed is at the ready. God bless it!
An encouragement for Marlene, and for anyone who finds a task overwhelming:
"O snail. Climb Mt. Fuji. But slowly, slowly."
Kobayashi Issa, 1763 - 1827
My preparation has been a bit different this time. Instead of long walks I have been working out at the gym, trying to build muscles. That doesn't toughen the feet, though. So we shall see if that ends up as a good strategy (muscles and blisters or no blisters and sore muscles, what's your pleasure?) At any rate, my trusty Compeed is at the ready. God bless it!
An encouragement for Marlene, and for anyone who finds a task overwhelming:
"O snail. Climb Mt. Fuji. But slowly, slowly."
Kobayashi Issa, 1763 - 1827
Last night I watched 'The Way', the Martin Sheen movie about the Camino. I thought of you the whole way through. Hum -- he didn't have any training of any sort -- guess the life of an Optometrist is more physical than I thought! God speed to you and Marlene -- have a wonderful time
ReplyDeleteConnie, you saw the major flaw in that movie right away! I really wish Estevez had walked the Camino before he did that movie. It could have been so much better.
DeletePS Marlene says hey, too!
DeleteLike everyone else, I am in awe of you. I understand you and Marlene adjusted the itinerary to essentially walk from pub to pub over a ten day period while the Scottish equivalent of eastern Nepal Sherpa people carry your luggage. Please just color me jealous! Joking aside, enjoy your journey and your time back in Scotland. You are a wonderful giving woman and I truly am in awe of all you do.
ReplyDeleteYou got the wrong idea, buddy. This ain't no walk in the park. Next week maybe but not this one!
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