Leaving in two days - has Camino madness set in?

[LindaH]

With two days until I fly out of Sydney to start my first Camino in SJPDP, two of my friends are worried about my sanity. Why? Not because I'm setting out to hike approx 800 km carrying a backpack in my sixties, but because today I went to get my sensible Camino haircut and decided to have streaks to match (sort of) the colour of my Rose (dark pinky colour) Osprey Kyte backpack. I love it and think it is a bit of fun. One of my friends thinks I'll be lucky to get through customs in Paris and be allowed into France . After the last few weeks of excited anticipation, have I really tipped over the edge? I would post a photo, but I'm not sure how - too feeble-minded?

 

[Wokabaut_Meri]

With two days until I fly out of Sydney to start my first Camino in SJPDP, two of my friends are worried about my sanity. Why? Not because I'm setting out to hike approx 800 km carrying a backpack in my sixties, but because today I went to get my sensible Camino haircut and decided to have streaks to match (sort of) the colour of my Rose (dark pinky colour) Osprey Kyte backpack. I love it and think it is a bit of fun. One of my friends thinks I'll be lucky to get through customs in Paris and be allowed into France . After the last few weeks of excited anticipation, have I really tipped over the edge? I would post a photo, but I'm not sure how - too feeble-minded?

All perfectly normal What a stunning colour I'm sure that Paris Customs has seen it all and the mademoiselle who stamped our passport had bright white streaks through a coal black crop cut

Buen Camino!

Go Well! and don't underestimate the jet lag...

 

[Bradypus]

France is pretty liberal in most respects - I think you'll pass without too much scrutiny Being quite short I found that the women's version of my chosen large rucksack worked best for me. It was also on sale at half the price of the more macho-coloured 'male' version s. So I am the proud owner of a slightly effeminate "plum" coloured Sherpa which has served me very well. Not sure that I will ever dye my hair to match but at least my grey is a reasonable match for the trim.

 

[Hope0925]

Good for you! I got my Camino haircut two days ago. No colour, though. Now I feel totally boring . I'll keep an eye out for you on the trail. I begin May 7. Buen Camino!

 

[Waka]

Go for it girl, a little bit of colure on the camino can't hurt.
Have a wonderful journey.

 

[november_moon]

I think extra color on the hair is a great idea.

 

[BHaas]

Love it I'll be starting May 2nd/3rd so maybe see you there! Buen camino

 

[JohnMcM]

?...............I went to get my sensible Camino haircut and decided to have streaks to match (sort of) the colour of my Rose (dark pinky colour) ...............

LindaH,
You just may have, unwittingly, according to latest research, chosen one of the colours for your hair that bed bugs run away from.
Buen (envious and awe-filled looks from others) Camino

 

[RichardF]

I leave in two days, too - starting out from SJPP on May, 4th!

 

[LindaH]

Love it I'll be starting May 2nd/3rd so maybe see you there! Buen camino

Hi BHaas
Arriving SJPDP 2nd May after loooong trip from Sydney and planning to start walking 3rd. I'll be the one with the pink hair! Linda

 

[LindaH]

LindaH,
You just may have, unwittingly, according to latest research, chosen one of the colours for your hair that bed bugs run away from.
Buen (envious and awe-filled looks from others) Camino

LOL, wouldn't that be great? Give it a year or two and pink may be the only colour hair to have on the Camino

 

[LindaH]

I leave in two days, too - starting out from SJPP on May, 4th!

See you on the path Richard. Buen Camino

 

[PIER-GIORGIO BASSI]

I am just shaving my head. Starting May 8.

 

[Bradypus]

I am just shaving my head. Starting May 8.

Now that is real dedication to the weight-saving idea All the best!

 

[Misfitter]

With two days until I fly out of Sydney to start my first Camino in SJPDP, two of my friends are worried about my sanity. Why? Not because I'm setting out to hike approx 800 km carrying a backpack in my sixties, but because today I went to get my sensible Camino haircut and decided to have streaks to match (sort of) the colour of my Rose (dark pinky colour) Osprey Kyte backpack. I love it and think it is a bit of fun. One of my friends thinks I'll be lucky to get through customs in Paris and be allowed into France . After the last few weeks of excited anticipation, have I really tipped over the edge? I would post a photo, but I'm not sure how - too feeble-minded?

Hi Linda
I am flying out of Sydney on Sunday to Paris then to Biarritz and will start my Camino on 5th May walking to Orisson.
I had my sensible hair cut last week and managed to put a little colour into it too. Hopefully we will meed up somewhere along the way.
Buen Camino !!

 

[Older Guy]

Hi BHaas
Arriving SJPDP 2nd May after loooong trip from Sydney and planning to start walking 3rd. I'll be the one with the pink hair! Linda

I am now sitting in the Frankfurt airport waiting for my flight to Madrid. A night in Madrid then a train to Pamplona. Then two nights in Pamplona to shake off jet-lag. Then on to Santiago.

I wish you well, but jet-lag is real.

 

[RichardF]

See you on the path Richard. Buen Camino

See you there, Linda! Buen Camino!

 

[BHaas]

Hi BHaas
Arriving SJPDP 2nd May after loooong trip from Sydney and planning to start walking 3rd. I'll be the one with the pink hair! Linda

I am arriving in SJPDP on 2nd eve, also starting to walk on 3rd I'll give you a shout if I spot your hair

 

[JillGat]

I arrive in Madrid morning of May 3, flying to Pamplona to stay at Corazon Puro that night. Arrive in SJPP May 4th and start walking May 5th. Can't wait.

 

[mspath]

I arrive in Madrid morning of May 3, flying to Pamplona to stay at Corazon Puro that night. Arrive in SJPP May 4th and start walking May 5th. Can't wait.

Jill,
You'll love Corzon Puro; please give my regards to Barbara and Istvan.
Hope you have a truly wonder-filled journey with great weather and easy paths.
Stay safe and Carpe diem!

Margaret Meredith

 

[Pat Grady]

With two days until I fly out of Sydney to start my first Camino in SJPDP, two of my friends are worried about my sanity. Why? Not because I'm setting out to hike approx 800 km carrying a backpack in my sixties, but because today I went to get my sensible Camino haircut and decided to have streaks to match (sort of) the colour of my Rose (dark pinky colour) Osprey Kyte backpack. I love it and think it is a bit of fun. One of my friends thinks I'll be lucky to get through customs in Paris and be allowed into France . After the last few weeks of excited anticipation, have I really tipped over the edge? I would post a photo, but I'm not sure how - too feeble-minded?

So that means you are leaving Sydney on the 29th. I arrive in SJPDP on the 2nd and will look for the lady with Pink Hair. Love that!!! I also cut my hair very short for convenience but wished I had thought about a colour - how fun.

 

[LindaH]

Off to the airport shortly !!!

Have to tell you bright pink is not a very stable hair colour and after two washes is already fading. Looks like I'll have to find another way to scare the bed bugs away . Lovely to hear from all of you leaving SJPDP around the same time and hope to meet you all

 

[JillGat]

I was supposed to cut my hair? I forgot. (For the last six years or so.) I've have gotten a cultural message that women my age are supposed to have short hair, so I refuse to cut it.

 

[Louise2016]

One benefit that you might not have anticipated is that with the color streaks you will be easy to identify for other pilgrims! My husband and I were always meeting people on the Camino and talking about others we had met. Makes it easier to send and receive messages from other you have met that might be ahead or behind you. I think you will find you did a smart thing.

 

[Thomas@Albany]

I doubt French custom cares, as long as you do not wear an ISIS T-shirt. Buen Camino!