Well here I am the day before departure. I have looked at the list of needed supplies and checked it twice. Actually I think I have checked it 10 times. I have never packed for 7 weeks, so I am a bit nervous, which makes me pack heavy. The recommended list says take two pairs of pants — I am taking 3. The list says take 2 shirts. I am taking 4. But the list says nothing about the kitchen sink, so I guess I will just leave that for my wife to use while I am gone. I also can’t believe the list doesn’t mention anything chocolate — I’m sure it was accidentally left off, so I have included generous amounts. I’ll share with others (well, maybe). My travel bag for the 7-week trip weighs 37 pounds. Feels like a ton!
The song the Lord has given me as an encouragement is the song by the Collingsworth family entitled “You’re About to Climb”. You can listen to that on YouTube if you want. Thanks for your prayers and support. It means so much to me as I begin my journey to El Camino de Santiago.
Almost ready for the Camino. Notice the M&M’s on the backpack!