Before the trek

I thought I would let all of you know that I hope to walk the El Camino trail across the top of Spain, ( or at least part of it,) beginning next week.
This trail is known because of the millions of pigrims who have walked this 780 kilometer route that begins by crossing the Pyrenees mountains in France, then on to Santiago Spain, the legendary resting place of the body of the apostle St James. (hence referred to as "the Camino de Santiago".)

Millons have trod this stony path since the 9th century. Now, more than 100,000 people a year complete at least part of this ancient pilgrim route, and do so for a variety of reasons.

I'm not entirely clear as to what my reasons are, but I want to tackle a little bit of it at least.

I hope that some of you will register to post comments on this blog, as I will definitely need your encouragment along the way. I will try and post the highlites of my trip, as I go, and as internet cafes etc become available.
I fly out on Tuesday morning, and I hope to start my climb across the Pyrenees by Thursday..Friday latest.
I am competely terrified of the first day.
It is a 30 kilometer hike to the hostel I will stay at for the night, carrying my back pack the entire time. A friend who did it last year said it took her 10 hours.
7 straight up and 3 down.

Hokey Heck! Wish me luck!