After finishing the Camino Frances I felt all warm and fuzzy with no plans to walk another Camino, because it just wouldn't be the same.... but now I can't stop walking!
Tomorrow I'll be starting the Camino San Salvador. This is an off shoot of the Frances (that I did in March) starting in Leon and hopefully taking 5 days to walk 120km north to Oviedo. I'll be walking with Neil (first Pilgrim I met on the Frances as I stepped out of Biarritz airport full of nerves!). From what I've read this one is going to be hilly and beautiful. Also a bit quieter so I'm going to have to be really nice to Neil as he may be my only companion and has more of an idea of where we're going.
Since last Camino I have found myself frequently in outdoor equipment shops getting all dizzy and excited. The most significant of my purchases has been a bigger bag. This has meant I bought lots more with me this time and my bag is much heavier. My sleeping bag is bigger as I had a few sleepless cold nights last time. I've also decided to stop using the "I only deal with cancer" excuse when people find out I'm a nurse and have bought a small first aid kit for all who come to me expecting some very basic medical care.
An additional challenge this time round is my conversion to vegetarianism. This is a problem for two reasons. One, Spain is not quite as veggie friendly as the UK and two, being surrounded by Chorizo may cause me to crack. I've packed a bit big of nuts just incase I stuggle to find non-meat protein.
On the bus to the airport now with butterflies in my tummy. Feels like a real homecoming to have my boots on, a shell on my backpack and keeping all you lovely people updated on my adventures.
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