Hi I'm Ed a tartan pilgrim

[Ed Skelly]

This is my first attempt at speaking on the message board.
I'm not new to the camino having done it twice.
2004 from Saint-Jean (35days)
2005 from Le Puy (79days)

I chose the camino because I was looking for something difficult and challenging but would also include some spiritual aspect. I was not disappointed.
I imagined the most difficult parts would be the walking (of course) and not speaking either French or Spanish, how would I manage?

Well, I managed fine and would encourage anyone tempted to give it a go. You meet some nice people and it can be rewarding.
The camino also has a mystic affect drawing me back, I thought that I'd had enough after 950 miles last year, after all what more is there to be gained, but I have succumbed and leave for Le Puy in April 2006 to experience it all again, walking the path ahead, undisturbed but for the song of a skylark and the sound of your own feet.

If I can be of help please ask.

Buen Camino

 

[ivar]

Welcome to the forum Ed.

What you are saying regarding the "being drawn back to the camino" is something that I hear a lot.

Buen camino and welcome back to Santiago!

Ivar

 

[Solange]

Hello Ed

Hello Ed,

I'm planning to do the Camino leaving this April from Le Puy. I'm a bit worried about the weather in April. I don't mind walking in the rain but I would like to avoid having to face a snow storm.

Any advice would be appreciated as to what to expect.

Thanks,

Solange