Getting Anxious
Every camino starts differently. This one is producing very little in the way of nervousness ... dare I say, it is becoming routine. The only new aspect is the plan to hike in the Alps of Switzerland. The climbs look brutal, especially towards the end, but I do not fear the challenge. I merely wonder how difficult it will ultimately be.
Travel Itinerary
Leave Rochester Sunday afteroon for a short flight to JFK. After a 2 hour layover, I board the Aer Lingus flight to Dublin. It's pretty simple. Once I'm in Dublin, I just have to arrange for transport (2 busses) from Dublin to Dingle, and then it's time to hike the Dingle Way.CheckLists
1. Check expiration date on credit/debit cards. Done. New cards received.
2. Notify banks of travel dates so cards aren't locked. Done.
3. Flu shot. Done.
4. Credentials arrived. Done
5. Check passport for expiration date. Done.
6. Verify any visa requirements. Done. All countries in Schengen Zone.
7. Health Care / Travel Insurance. Done.
8. Plane ticket / TSA Precheck. Done.
9. Test out all your electronics. Done
10. Car insurance expiration date. Done.
11. Mail hold. Rental office will hold. Done.
2. Notify banks of travel dates so cards aren't locked. Done.
3. Flu shot. Done.
4. Credentials arrived. Done
10. Car insurance expiration date. Done.
11. Mail hold. Rental office will hold. Done.
Notable memories
Two hours of kayaking on the Genesee River. Made it from center at Genesee Valley Park to the entrance to Little Black Creek park in Chili. Went under one bridge, but the second had too little clearance and was too long for me to not invoke a bit of claustrophobia.
Completed my Coast Guard Auxiliary Search and Rescue Boatcrew Qualification Exam. It was a glorious morning to be out on the water, running thru all the tasks required of a search and rescue boat crewman.
4 Days and Counting: Pretty much all is ready.
Last night Deb and I went to Fringe Fest for two shows. It was relaxing to let the mind wander. One show was cute. One show was awful. LOL. We both laughed about it afterwards.
Completed my Coast Guard Auxiliary Search and Rescue Boatcrew Qualification Exam. It was a glorious morning to be out on the water, running thru all the tasks required of a search and rescue boat crewman.
4 Days and Counting: Pretty much all is ready.
Last night Deb and I went to Fringe Fest for two shows. It was relaxing to let the mind wander. One show was cute. One show was awful. LOL. We both laughed about it afterwards.
Training
| 09/07 Kayaking on the Genesee River. Went out for two hours, but half way thru, I felt a twitch in the lower back. I guess I overdid the paddling. | |
| 09/10 Coast Guard Auxiliary Boatcrew Qualification Exam. I know it's not Camino training, but everyone needs a break every once in a while. |
| 09/12 Joined the Genesee Valley Hiking Club for a 4 mile easy hike along Allen Creek in Penfield. Truth be told, I'm burned out on training. I want to get started. | |
| 09/13 Went out with some hiking buddies for an approximate 5-mile hike in White Brook Nature Park and part of the Perinton Loop circuit. Kind of my final tune up hike. Because Saturday is a rest day. |
