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Heck yes. The Camino blues are harsh.That post camino funk is real-I sympathize with the crying pilgrim. That's totally me after a camino.
It is a little irritating to me. I am a pretty straightforward person and raised only sons who grunted periodically. I just try to be neutral although still disappointing no one liked pulpo (trying to let that go--really) and I really hate it when people are not on time.The tears may be about something other than missing home, but hardly surprising. Madrid's a big place, and a bit overwhelming after being in a camino bubble. Well done Janet, for keeping your cool, and coping!
Trying not to chuckle, because disappointment sucks. But not all of us like it. Which means more for you, right?still disappointing no one liked pulpo (trying to let that go--really)
That's where I first had it. Boiled rubber with Paprika! I left it.yes. I think the difference may be to how they cook it. Grill, or fried or boiled. Maybe you've seen that guy in Melide in the window at the restaurant. He presents a full on boiled octopus as you approach, that's where I didn't like it.
Today was a bad weather day to be crossing the United States, and I’m sure the North Atlantic wasn’t too much fun either.Phil is delayed in both Fairbanks and Seattle. Hope to see him later tonight.
Our flight was pretty rough. One student threw up and got yelled at by the flight attendant. Unfortunate.
Those flight attendants need a Camino. Very uptight and crabby bunch on this flight.
Ok, in Denver waiting for Phil. Its -14 C or 7 degrees F with much colder wind chill and blowing snow showers. We have a park and fly hotel near the airport and will dig the pickup out in the morning for the trip home. I am encouraging him to take a taxi instead of waiting on the airport shuttle out on island #4 in this dangerous cold although I think he is dressed for it coming from Alaska. M.'S family picked us up and dropped me at the hotel where I am enjoying my first gin and tonic of the journey in front of a fireplace.
Winter Camino temps got nothin' on a good Rocky Mt winter!
One student threw up and got yelled at by the flight attendant. Unfortunate.
Photos, Phil?This one wasn't drinking. It was a rough flight and landing...I sympathize as I also get motion sick, but managed to sleep my way through the rough air.
BTW: We are home in Laramie where the high here today was -1 F or -18.3 C. Some slick and ice roads and we saw several accidents along the way, but we are home safely. Phil had a great time on his trip, too.
I will encourage him to post some on the "where did you walk" thread. He has some good ones, but with his remote location they didn't load to our cloud storage until he got home.Photos, Phil?
Thanks for update. You both need time to catch up. I was watching weather at the times of your return trips, glad no serious uosets. I hope you have time to breathe now!I will encourage him to pitch some on the where did you walk thread. He has some good ones, but with his remote location they didn't load to our cloud storage until he got home.
Sadly, no. A colleague is taking medical leave and I have to have her course for 28 grad students ready to open Tuesday as I am taking over. My last semester of teaching so it will be a bit of a push to get at least the first couple of weeks on the course posted and ready. Its a course on Advanced Nursing Leadership. I taught it a few years ago, but we have had some curricular changes so it is a little different now. I will manage.. I am the director of this program so I finished updating my original Nursing Curriculum Development course before my Camino and handed it off to a friend who adjuncts for us.Thanks for update. You both need time to catch up. I was watching weather at the times of your return trips, glad no serious uosets. I hope you have time to breathe now!
@J Wilhaus, Congrats and more power to you . Congrats to Phil as well, Spanish is a beautiful language to learn at any age especially for an English speakerSadly, no. A colleague is taking medical leave and I have to have her course for 28 grad students ready to open Tuesday as I am taking over. My last semester of teaching so it will be a bit of a push to get at least the first couple of weeks on the course posted and ready. Its a course on Advanced Nursing Leadership. I taught it a few years ago, but we have had some curricular changes so it is a little different now. I will manage.. I am the director of this program so I finished updating my original Nursing Curriculum Development course before my Camino and handed it off to a friend who adjuncts for us.
Its a busy next 2 weeks and I am also presenting at a conference in San Diego next Sunday afternoon. Phil and I will enjoy a little sun after this upcoming week in the deep freeze!
As for Phil, there's laundry to be done and his Spanish 2 class starts on Tuesday. I am proud to say he got an A in Spanish 1. All the other students could be our grandchildren and maybe the teacher, too, but he's hanging in there at 73.
Xunta albergues agreat choice budget wise once you reach O'Cebrerio in Galicia. Otherwise choose municipal, association, or parish albergues along the way. Some are donation-based so give what you would accordingly for other places you have stayed.J Willhaus,
Thanks for the account of your trip, I enjoyed reading it.
I hope to do the Frances from St Jean this summer and like to see peoples feedback about albergues and restaurants. I notice you seem to like the Xunta albergues, are they usually a good choice? I will be watching my budget, am hoping to avoid reservations as much as possible. The fact that they don't accept reservations makes me think I may end up using them quite often.
Thanks,
Jeff
Well, none of them could relate to Tatiana, the mother of the 3 year old. One is a mother of a 7 year old and she said he does not enjoy walking st all.So, J, anything to share about how they did or did not relate to the movie?
Being a nurse, I am SO interested in the effect the camino has had on your students.
Bless you for all your efforts!!!!!!
This is off topic but I can't find the post where you talked about travelling to Alaska this summer! We live in Dawson Creek BC, mile zero of the Alaska Highway and would love to meet you as you pass through our small city. I am also a retired nurse/nurse educator.Small group. We watched the movie and discussed how we related or did not relate to some of the pilgrims and their experiences and issues. Interestingly, I think only person in our group got a blister. We wrapped up discussing the course structure a bit and students gave M. some ideas for next year's course.
Easy to find with the search function. See this comment.This is off topic but I can't find the post where you talked about travelling to Alaska this summer! We live in Dawson Creek BC, mile zero of the Alaska Highway and would love to meet you as you pass through our small city. I am also a retired nurse/nurse educator.
I'll send you a private message per Janet.This is off topic but I can't find the post where you talked about travelling to Alaska this summer! We live in Dawson Creek BC, mile zero of the Alaska Highway and would love to meet you as you pass through our small city. I am also a retired nurse/nurse educator.