I'm going

[Venado]

Decided to do the Camino Frances. Travel arrangements made. Will arrive at SJPP on 25/4/12.

Equipment: so far have bought one pair of wool socks and a pair of liners (smartwool as advised by anniesantiago). £25 from online shop ! Tried on a pair of meindl Borneo boots as someone advised- far too big and heavy for my skinny ankles. Found a shop selling newbalance trainers- seemed to fit very well, one and half size bigger than normal. Have ordered on line a pair of newbalance country walkers - normal size. Will try them out first. Got my eye on a lowealpine bag.
Other preparation: Constantly reading this forum. Have bought Brierley guide and CSJ guide. Minimum 5km walk everyday. Took a longer country walk the other evening with small backpack. (Got quite hot and sweaty and little pain in right knee.) Some soulsearching as to my motivation- Why ?
Not really excited yet,more worried and anxious. Do I really know what I'm letting myself in for ?

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Not really excited yet,more worried and anxious. Do I really know what I'm letting myself in for ?

No you don't - it IS going to be a much more wonderful than you can imagine right now.

 

[robertt]

What Johnnie Walker said.

Buen Camino

Rob

 

[cstclare]

Greetings, Softie!
I am arriving in SJPP on April 23, and will start walking on the 24th. Look for me along the way. Short woman with red backpack, a forum patch, and a Teddy bear filled with prayer requests
Cathy

 

[Anniesantiago]

Just walk at your own pace, one foot in front of the other.
Have no expectations except to have a wonderful Camino!

Do not panic about getting a bed or finding food.
Trust the Camino will provide.
Do not be afraid to dump extra weight - anything you need will be available along the Way.

Do not be afraid to call a taxi or pay for private lodging if you need a break.

Remember, this is YOUR Camino, as Sil says.

My only other advice is to take the first stage from SJPP to Roncesvalles in TWO days, stopping at Orisson . You should email and make a reservation.

Buen Camino!
Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[Dianausa]

I'm going too but nottil next year...in the mean time I read the posts on the incredible site. ANNIESANTIAGO Just wrot the most beatiful words of encouragement i have read so far! I want to print it and keep it somewhere to see everyday.

To anyone going ...remember those words "trust el camino...it will provide everything you need".

Thank you Anniesantiago!

Diana

 

[Venado]

Not really excited yet,more worried and anxious. Do I really know what I'm letting myself in for ?

No you don't - it IS going to be a much more wonderful than you can imagine right now.

Dear Johnnie,

You were right. It was.

Thanks for your encouragement and I hope you are well.

Paul

 

[Venado]

To Annie Santiago

Dear Annie,

Sorry for the delay in replying ! Thanks for all your advice. I did have a wonderful Camino- almost a year ago now - still can't stop thinking about it.

I did stay at Orisson too which was the right thing for me.

Paul

 

[ilovelife]

You are so lucky that you are have decided to go and are on your way soon.

I too have decided to do this trek but am only in the early stages of learning what is necessary to complete it.

 

[on.pilgrimage]

Buen Camino!

May many blessings find and be found by you!