Yesterday I learned a new expression, "FOMO, the fear of missing out". It is what drives many of us to this frantic pace of getting somewhere or buying things. How many of us constantly check our smartphone for the latest check in or text? How often do we race to the top without conscienceness of what we passed? Studies have shown that the tone of a message coming in releases more serotonin than any other sound in college adults. And from personal experience, it affects me the same. I can't wait to turn on my wifi and receive texts from loved ones, it's the highlight of my afternoon. So what AM I missing out on? I can not be objective...
During my walks, my phone makes it out only for pictures, I have no contact with those far away. My walks revolve around the scenery, the people I'm with, or those emotions within. I think you can be quite profound in such circumstances. I've certainly had my share of insights and from those of fellow pilgrims.
But today was a seemingly endless walk on an ancient roman road. There was little shade and no villages for the 17.1k from Carrión to Caldadilla. And besides queasiness in my stomach and the thud in my head, the only thing I could summon on my journey today was to avoid strong Spanish drinks at the end of lunch!!
Below are some views of Carrión-
And the road into Caldadilla-
Tomorrow I cross the "magic line" of halfway between St. Jean and Santiago.
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