Year 2019 and another Camino is unfolding again at end of April. What can I say? It is a very clear case of “Caminonitis”. Caught it last year and maybe can cure it (aka burn out the delightful fever) with another Camino adventure.

It starts again with checking all of the gear, planning the route and booking the accommodations on said chosen route. Karen’s joining me again for this one. Great friend and travelling partner. Hey, she agreed to slog it with me again, maybe she too has the case of Caminonitis. 😂🤣. So the real question here is who has it worse? No profound answer…. maybe just one word C…y. Fill in the blanks.

My colleagues at work are all also cheering me on. They bought me a Tilley hat for this Camino. I am going on this Year’s adventure in style! Or least with a cool head!

Ok, back to my gear. I don’t have to get new things. Just reusing all of my gear from last year but ditching the cold weather clothes (weather should be ok) and the Bierley Guide (waste of space) as I did not use it much last year – the German pilgrims had a better guide.

Anyways, we are off checking and rechecking our list. It is not Christmas but sure feels like it. My excitement’s growing each day as I am getting closer to leaving for the starting point of this Camino.

As per last year, this blog will inform family and friends on how the Camino journey reveals itself. Much like a Christmas present, you don’t know what you will get until you unwrap the entire gift. And yes, the Camino is like a big giant gift for me. I cannot wait to unwrap this one! 🥳.