Hi Laura and happy early 60th! I walked Le Puy to SJPP solo for my 50th and it was absolutely epic. I left Aug 30 and arrived Sept 30. Was a glorious time of year. It was in 2018 when that heat wave happened all over Europe, so had a couple 35/38 degree afternoons, but that was a freak thing...
I swear by Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 trail runners. Walked 600 miles (Le Puy to SJPP with loads of evening walking also and an after tour at the coast). Was like walking on marshmallows. Not a blister or hot spot the entire time. They are well worth the investment. Buen Camino!
Hi Bill!
Congrats on this pending adventure. You will love! I walked Le Puy to SJPP solo a few years ago and holds some of my fondest memories of all my travels.
Couple things ... I speak pretty decent French and I was super happy about that because not many people speak English in rural...
I’m surprised. I used Hokas (Speedgoat 2 non-waterproofs) Le Puy to SJPP. It’s about the same distance as SJPP to Santiago. That was 2 years ago and I still have my shoes. And they’re still going strong. (I only use them once every month or so ... can’t seem to bear to throw them out.) 😂 You’re...
I walked LP to SJPP solo in 2018. Loved EVERY second of it. The terrain is gorgeous. Food incredible. Trail is very well marked (I read the Miam DoDo prior to leaving, but didn’t bring any guide books with me.) I didn’t wear hiking boot ... was just fine with my Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 day...
So perfectly said! Love it.
I can relate. Apparently my outside appears extroverted, but my inside is definitely introverted. Like the proverbial duck gliding along the water peacefully, when in reality its little webbed feet are furiously kicking below the surface. What's visible and what's...
Thank you everyone! Chose to bring the ponco and cover. Used each once for about 20 mins. Just finished Le Puy to SJPP. Was absolute epicness!! Have 3 days before my flight leaves from Paris. Considering walking to Bayonne. Feels too weird to not get to walk a long distance tomorrow. By the...
I always use Ponchos. They're the best. :) And I normally take my pack cover also, but all my other treks have involved sherpas or porters, so I've never been as focused on the extra milligrams of weight. This will be my first walk where I carry everything on my back. I'm wishing myself luck and...
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