Day 2 Camino Frances- Meeing people enriches life

 今天朝聖之路的第一天,從SJJP到Roncesvalles,約26公里,總爬升超過1400公尺;溫度從早上13度到中午的30度,下午完走後,感到有些力不從心,哈哈哈!這才是第一天的開始,究竟該怎麼辦呢?是跟著我的酸痛,還是我的靈魂?

不過,在這條路上卻遇到了很多有趣的人。朝聖之路的意義在於連結擁有相同目標的人們,讓他們可以一同前行。我首先遇到了David,他給了我前進的方向指引;接著,來自澳洲的Sue與我分享了她關於步行是最完美的肥胖問題解決方式,以及蹲廁可以鍛鍊腿部肌肉的專業見解,我認為這是個很棒的可行點子,我都開始考慮回家後要不要換個馬桶了,哈哈哈。此外,我還遇到了一位剛剛辭掉工作,踏上朝聖之路尋找生命意義的香港女孩;還有一位曾是專業導遊的韓國女士,她教我如何使用登山杖,並分享了她為他人服務的經歷,而這次朝聖之旅則是屬於她自己的,讓她可以自由追隨內心,無需預先安排任何行程。真是太酷了!我希望日後獨自旅行時也能有這樣的自由自在。

今天的自我發現和感悟是:

1.世界很大,總會遇到可供學習的人和事;

2.擁有共同的目標和方向,我們就能走得更遠;

3.在這條路上,我們慢慢地、穩步地感受著比利牛斯山脈的活力和自然之美。人生的美妙之處在於,在獨處中學習,在同行中分享。

Buen Camino !

Today was the first day of my pilgrimage, from SJJP to Roncesvalles, about 26 km with a total elevation of over 1400 meters. The temperature ranged from 13 degrees in the morning to 30 degrees at noon. By the afternoon, I felt a bit worn out, haha! And this is just the beginning, what am I going to do? Follow my sore or my soul?

However, along the way, I encountered many interesting people. The meaning of the Camino is to connect people with the same goal, allowing them to walk together. I first met David, who showed me the right direction to go. Then I met Sue from Australia, who shared her professional insights on walking as the perfect exercise to solve obesity issues, and how squatting can naturally work the leg muscles - I think that's a great idea, and I'm even considering switching to a squat toilet when I get home, haha. Additionally, I met a girl from Hong Kong who just quit her job and set out on the pilgrimage to find meaning in her life; and a former professional tour guide from Korea, who taught me how to use trekking poles and shared her experience of serving others, while this Camino is her own, allowing her to freely follow her inner voice without pre-booking anything. How cool is that! I hope I can have that kind of freedom when I travel alone next time. The self-discoveries and insights I gained today are: 

1. The world is big, and there are always people and things to learn from. 

2. With a shared goal and direction, we can go further together. 

3. Along the way, we slowly and steadily feel the vitality and natural beauty of the Pyrenees. The beauty of life lies in learning in solitude and sharing with fellow travellers.