I leave for Spain in 12 days.  I am excited yet so nervous that I can't get out of my own way.  While planning this trip, I have come to to the realization, that I am horribly indecisive.  When I thought about it my indecisiveness is something I have ignored but lived with as long as I can remember.  It's no wonder I have been "stuck" and looking for direction.  As I have prepared for my trip it was obvious I needed to stick to a basic plan and stop the ruminating "should I, could I, would I," in my head.  Somehow I will  make sure my backpack when filled weighs no more than 15 lbs.  That is even a lot but I decided I will get rid of stuff along the way if its to heavy to carry. 


I am arriving in Madrid Sept 26 at 11:40 and will get the next available train to Astorga.  After reading the distances between stages and knowing my flight back is October 10.  I won't start in Leon but 2 stages up in Astorga.  This will allow me to enjoy the walk and take in the beauty of Spain without rushing to meet a deadline.    

Although I am glad I read up on the Camino, I definitely over did it and therefore now have the mindset I am going and will figure it out as I go along.  One beauty of the Camino is it is a spiritual journey and for that you don't need to plan much.