Right after we committed to going, we all started walking on a very regular basis to try to get our bodies used to walking every day. For a couple of years, Wendy and I have been leaving the house before 6:00am during the week and trying to get longer walks done on the weekend. It's harder for Dee, and I really admire her determination. She doesn't have a walking partner to giggle with or someone to kick her into gear like I do. She checks in with us and motivates us to get moving. Being in Vancouver she has a little advantage to scenery and places to walk. We are now walking with our backpacks on and are the crazy women laughing going down the street.
It has been a bit of a challenge at times. We have all had physical issues that have come close to mentally breaking us. Heels, knees and hips have resulted in us having friends at the chiropractor, physio and podiatrist offices. I feel like this is our mental training for the Camino.
One day when I was having physical pain I found this quote (I love quotes, by the way, so you will probably get lots):
So, we keep training and singing and laughing on our journey. Part of our Camino lesson. What we may lack in physical preparation we will overcome in mental toughness and teamwork.
Speaking of teamwork, in following this blog you become part of our Three C's team. Thanks for being part of our journey and encouraging us!
Buen Camino!
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