MoniRose
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- (5/28-7/4, 2012) Camino Frances - SJPP to Santiago
(7/22-8/2, 2013) Camino Finesterra
(?) Camino Le Puy
Hi All - I am planning on a June 2012 pilgrimage beginning in France. Here are some questions:
1. How many kms/day is reasonable? I am looking at an average of 20. Too many? Too few?
2. How big of a pack? I have Osprey Ariel 65 but think it might be too big. How about the Talon 44? Anyone have suggestions?
3. I am a woman traveling alone for the first time ever and I am scared to death but don't want that to stop me. Can anyone ease my fears about money, sleeping arrangements., when should I plan to get off the trail to find lodging, and is this even realistic for me to attempt?
4. What about communication? How can I stay in contact with family? phones, internet, satellite phone...
5. My kids plan to meet me for about the last 150 mi or so. How do I find them? What if I get delayed cuz of injuries, etc?
6. What about socks/shoes? Boots or just hiking shoes?
Sorry for so many questions. I feel like I'm out here on my own right now and I'm SO GRATEFUL for this forum!!! :shock:
1. How many kms/day is reasonable? I am looking at an average of 20. Too many? Too few?
2. How big of a pack? I have Osprey Ariel 65 but think it might be too big. How about the Talon 44? Anyone have suggestions?
3. I am a woman traveling alone for the first time ever and I am scared to death but don't want that to stop me. Can anyone ease my fears about money, sleeping arrangements., when should I plan to get off the trail to find lodging, and is this even realistic for me to attempt?
4. What about communication? How can I stay in contact with family? phones, internet, satellite phone...
5. My kids plan to meet me for about the last 150 mi or so. How do I find them? What if I get delayed cuz of injuries, etc?
6. What about socks/shoes? Boots or just hiking shoes?
Sorry for so many questions. I feel like I'm out here on my own right now and I'm SO GRATEFUL for this forum!!! :shock: