Someone once said to me after stopping in Larrasoana from Zubiri something to the effect of "why walk when it hurts?" Thereby giving herself permission to treat herself with kindness rather that feel like she had anything to prove by pushing...
You are so right and this is amazing perspective especially put in contrast with some who are walking with more intense challenges. Thank you for the reminder and the encouragement :)
Thank you for sharing this, this is so encouraging to hear! I’ve come to a similar realization over the last 24 hours that it’s not about getting to the finish line and that I might as well enjoy the journey even if the end goal shifts a bit. A...
One of my walking partners had a similar issue (however he is in his late 70’s). We got as far as Burgette and he took the bus to Zubiri while we trekked on. We planned to bus to Pamplona for a rest day but 2 of us woke with bad head/chest colds...
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