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<DIV>I guess I do not qualify as a mature walker since I am barely 23, but what
I was reminded of the first time I walked the camino was that it is not where
you are going that is important, it is how you get there. I have met too many
people in life that are so worried about where they are going they never seem to
stop to enjoy the little things. You know? Now you are probably thinking what
can some young girl give me advice on, but don't worry about the pace you
travel, there are so many things along the way of the camino that many people
don't get to enjoy because they are all wrapped up in finishing it as fast as
they can or by the deadline they have set for themselves. Go at your own pace
and do what your body can handle, meet new people and if you get a chance stop
in Villafranca del Bierzo. There is a man who runs the refugio there named Jesus
Jato, and he can help restore anyone's spirit. </DIV>
<DIV>Buen Camino, Kerrie</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>From:</B> <A
href="mailto:hadense1948aHOTMAIL.COM">Sally Haden</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
href="mailto:GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU">GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, June 13, 2003 4:31 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> "Mature" walking</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>I read today Sharon's message and see that "a few years ago"
when she did<BR>the Camino she was already 59, so that makes me feel young
already! Sharon,<BR>have you written any books about the Camino?<BR>And
does anyone want to share about walking the Camino as a more
"mature"<BR>pilgrim? I am building up my health right now, in
preparation for making a<BR>part of the Camino in the autumn or next year I
hope, but even then I can't<BR>see myself keeping up with those who make up
the majority who I gather<BR>average age 30, and I fear getting miserable and
depressed about getting<BR>left behind, or trying to keep up beyond my
strength. Age is supposed to<BR>make one more patient and sensible, but I
don't know if my personality ever<BR>heard of that rule! Any comments,
anyone?<BR>Sally<BR><BR>_________________________________________________________________<BR>Stay
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