Mentally, I am ready.
I was afraid that I would be a bundle of nerves right before the beginning. But it hasn't happened. The transition is more gentle than I expected.
Apart from the classical risk factors I often mentioned before, there are only three critical points.
* I will be travelling with an unknown pack animal. Gamin and I must get to know each other on the road. This is going to be interesting! ;-)
* My physical strength. In spite of months of training, I am still as exhausted after 15 kilometres as after the first hike. I am just not able to overcome my (below average) limit. The only solution will be to take it easy. Fortunately I have time. In theory, the journey can be longer than planned.
* My financial resources are almost totally gone. I had to buy Gamin, Heidi needed to see the vet again, Gamin as well (vaccinations), the equipment had to be sent to Roiffieux via mail ... I am really broke. There is no way I can afford to stay in Gîtes overnight, and I will have to ration my food as well.
But I am ready to face all of this. Apulia is beckoning, I hear the drums, I feel Aldo's hand, his eyes are smiling, and JFK is looking forward to a "new threshold".
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