A journey of 10,000 miles begins with a single step.

obinjatoo

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2012 Dieppe, FR Bici CF.
2014 Ruta Vasco/CF/Primativo

• Aug 8, 2014

• #1

Today was my last day of work and I'm heading out tomorrow. The journey begins. With a little luck I will make it the front door. All the planning, packing, repacking, jettisoning, reclaiming... Oy! Enough already. As a wise man once said, "Throw some crap in a bag and go!"
I'll be in Paris on the 12th if there are any pilgrims out there who want to meet up...
My trip is open ended. I am truly blessed that I can take the time that it takes.
Ultreya!

 

Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

Time of past OR future Camino

walking every day for the rest of my life

• Aug 8, 2014

• #2

So where are you going? The 10,000 caught my attention - I'd love to know!

 

obinjatoo

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Time of past OR future Camino

2012 Dieppe, FR Bici CF.
2014 Ruta Vasco/CF/Primativo

• Aug 10, 2014

• #3

It's actually a proverb by a philosopher from China Laozi I think and is found in the I Ching. It's really only 1000 miles according to the quote. But the Buddhist form of infinity is always stated as 10,000... So for me, the journey really began a long time ago and will continue long after my arrival (the good Lord willin') in Santiago...

 

obinjatoo

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2012 Dieppe, FR Bici CF.
2014 Ruta Vasco/CF/Primativo

• Aug 10, 2014

• #4

obinjatoo@yahoo.com said:

It's actually a proverb by a philosopher from China Laozi I think and is found in the I Ching. It's really only 1000 miles according to the quote. But the Buddhist form of infinity is always stated as 10,000... So for me, the journey really began a long time ago and will continue long after my arrival (the good Lord willin') in Santiago...

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It's right up there with, "And miles to go before I sleep" by Robert Frost

 

Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

Time of past OR future Camino

walking every day for the rest of my life

• Aug 10, 2014

• #5

Sigh. Slightly disappointed.
I know the original 1,000 mile version - I thought you were embarking on a real epic journey that would take a year or more. Now that's coming out all wrong! Your journey will be great - it might even be epic. Do enjoy.

 

obinjatoo

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2012 Dieppe, FR Bici CF.
2014 Ruta Vasco/CF/Primativo

• Aug 10, 2014

• #6

500 miles on foot is not epic enough for you? I've done some truly epic hikes and this one's right up there. The fact that I'm still alive to say so is no small wonder.