I Guess this is it....

Despite all the warnings, I likely overpacked!

It all fits!!!

After months of planning, shopping and dreaming the time has finally come for my journey to begin. And you would think that I would be excited - and don't get me wrong, I am - but there's a part of me that is anxious. I hate the unknown. I hate not knowing what to expect. I'm the kid who used to peak and her Christmas gifts before the big day. So the thought of taking off for 6 weeks and having very few reference points is a bit overwhelming for me right now. I'm definitely leaving my comfort zone and heading into the unknown. Have I told you that I don't speak a word of Spanish - thank goodness for Apps! What about the fact that I'm a social person? One of my favourite things to do is spend time with my friends - good thing I'm pretty good with "eye contact" - n'est pas mes amies de voyage! Needless to say, this adventure will byfar be one of the most physically and emotionally challenging things that I have done!

My first challenge - packing my 45L bag. I really tried to respect the suggested equipement - and only added a few "practical items" that will help me during the days before and after my hike. Funny isn't it, how the fear of the unknown pushes us to cling onto certain comforts, rather than trusting the instructions  - in this case the list - that have been laid before us. I wonder how many of times we've chosen to ignore the instruction sheet and/or to the warning signs placed before us, only to do things our way. When this happens we tend to justify it - at least I do! Letting go of control and being able to trust - despite the unknown - is one of the areas in which I'm hoping to grow during this next season. 

My biggest concern right now - pants - just take 3/4 length pants, or both? The list isn't giving me the answer right now - so, I'm making an executive decision - I'm taking both! I'm going to be a rebel - 2 pairs of shorts, 1 pair of pants and 1 pair of 3/4 length pants (I want to be confortable on the plane). I still have a couple of hours to change my mind. 

Right now everything fits and it seems comfortable, I'm just wondering if I'll be saying that after my first day in the Pyrenees or at the end of my trip!

- Buen Camino!