Hi Yall,
Long time reader, first time poster.
I’ll be walking the Primitivo stating Sept 2nd and finishing Sept 10th. I work full time, and have a very limited time to do this walk. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for about 15 years, so this year, I’m doing it by adding it to the tail end of a family vacation. I was able to take several other poster’s stages (Laurie the moderator’s guide was very helpful) and create my own.
I have a few questions, and would be grateful for any answers.
1) Has anyone walked this in early September? I’m from TX, so for me that means normally 90’s to 100, but I see that on the Primitvo this could be 60’s to 70’s, which is November/December weather for me, long shirts, pants. While understanding I should pack for all manner of weather, generally, by experience, what’s the weather like in Sept? Shorts and t-shirt? Hoodie in the morning?
2) I’m fairly active, I run about an hour every other day, 5-6 miles. My plan calls for anywhere from 15 miles (minimum) to 31 miles (maximum) per day. I’ve seen a few posts by people who finished in 7-8 days. Has anyone attempted this in Sept? Will weather be an issue on my ability to do 31 miles in a day (rain/mud)?
3) I plan to be on the road by 8am and go till 7-8pm, if need be. I’ve read dinner’s run late, would it be an issue finding dinner at 8-9pm?
Lastly, as I’ve said, I’ve been reading this forum for years now. I’m not trying to poke a bear or stir a hornets nest with this part, I promise.
I’ve planned my route, and will be staying at hotels along the way. I understand that the majority on here prefer the communal stays. For me, this is a very personal trip, in memory of a loved one who passed, everyone grieves differently, and I just prefer solitude at night. I made my itinerary myself, called ahead/booked online, at each hotel. If anyone wants me to post my stages/hotel, I’d be glad to post to help others who prefer hotel rooms. I couldn't find too much info on hotels along the way on this forum, so let me know.
Thanks in advance for any replies, yall have helped me plan my trip without even knowing it.
Buen Camino!
Jerry
Long time reader, first time poster.
I’ll be walking the Primitivo stating Sept 2nd and finishing Sept 10th. I work full time, and have a very limited time to do this walk. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for about 15 years, so this year, I’m doing it by adding it to the tail end of a family vacation. I was able to take several other poster’s stages (Laurie the moderator’s guide was very helpful) and create my own.
I have a few questions, and would be grateful for any answers.
1) Has anyone walked this in early September? I’m from TX, so for me that means normally 90’s to 100, but I see that on the Primitvo this could be 60’s to 70’s, which is November/December weather for me, long shirts, pants. While understanding I should pack for all manner of weather, generally, by experience, what’s the weather like in Sept? Shorts and t-shirt? Hoodie in the morning?
2) I’m fairly active, I run about an hour every other day, 5-6 miles. My plan calls for anywhere from 15 miles (minimum) to 31 miles (maximum) per day. I’ve seen a few posts by people who finished in 7-8 days. Has anyone attempted this in Sept? Will weather be an issue on my ability to do 31 miles in a day (rain/mud)?
3) I plan to be on the road by 8am and go till 7-8pm, if need be. I’ve read dinner’s run late, would it be an issue finding dinner at 8-9pm?
Lastly, as I’ve said, I’ve been reading this forum for years now. I’m not trying to poke a bear or stir a hornets nest with this part, I promise.
I’ve planned my route, and will be staying at hotels along the way. I understand that the majority on here prefer the communal stays. For me, this is a very personal trip, in memory of a loved one who passed, everyone grieves differently, and I just prefer solitude at night. I made my itinerary myself, called ahead/booked online, at each hotel. If anyone wants me to post my stages/hotel, I’d be glad to post to help others who prefer hotel rooms. I couldn't find too much info on hotels along the way on this forum, so let me know.
Thanks in advance for any replies, yall have helped me plan my trip without even knowing it.
Buen Camino!
Jerry