Pack=Company

I wore my backpack for the first time today. I didn't make it up my hill once and all of a sudden I heard from behind me "those things you're walking with. Do they....". For the rest of my walk I had delightful company from a 1st grade teacher at Lincoln. It felt great to walk the camino way. My pack with water and nothing else weighs 10-11#'s. Good start. Will continue in the weeks ahead. It feels right. All is good.