Rain delay?

[VeganCamino]

Bonjour from rainy Bayonne.

I was planning to start my journey tomorrow or Sunday. It's pouring rain today. Pouring. Should I wait longer, maybe Monday for the trail to dry out a bit before beginning?

I've also heard there is a market on Monday in SJPP. Worth seeing?

Thanks for your advice and tips.

 

[VNwalking]

If you have time, you could try waiting. But in truth, that kind of rain is unavoidable on the Camino, especially in the Basque country and in Galicia. There will be rain and there will be mud between where you are right now and Santiago. But do you have decent raingear? If not, definitely go get some (there's a good shop near the Cathedral).
The market in SJPP is nice, and you can get some things to munch on while going up the hill.

 

[SabsP]

And IMHO the path will not be dried out anyway before Monday even if it stopped raining by then.

Most albergues will have a stack of old newspapers to put in your shoes. Ideal for drying them.

 

[David]

You wimp! This is Europe, not the Sahara!! Hahaha - just carry on .. rain, so what? all is well - you will be worrying about blistering hot sun later on - just go!

Oh - weather forecast for St Jean and Roncesvalles tomorrow is great!!!

See here - https://www.accuweather.com/en/fr/saint-jean-pied-de-port/161867/daily-weather-forecast/161867?day=2

 

[tpmchugh]

Bonjour from rainy Bayonne.

I was planning to start my journey tomorrow or Sunday. It's pouring rain today. Pouring. Should I wait longer, maybe Monday for the trail to dry out a bit before beginning?

I've also heard there is a market on Monday in SJPP. Worth seeing?

Thanks for your advice and tips.

Just start walking. The weather is just something you have to endure and boy can it rain in Galicia. I never minded walking in the rain, even when I met a guy coming up the trail towards me in Galicia. He was carrying some planks, hammer and nails. Said his name was Noah . In the Pyrenees it can be a cold rain and I was ok with that until I fell in a river just before Espinal. If you wait for the conditions to be right, you might never reach Santiago. I have been too cold, too wet and too hot and mud on the Meseta too deep but dont get me wrong, most of the time it was just right.

 

[kelleymac]

If you have time you can wait for clear skies so you can get a view of Spain when you cross over to Roncevalles. I've crossed when it's fogged in, and while it's mysterious and beautiful, i'd rather have the view. -- You can make good use of the time by trotting up to Orisson
and back down to get in shape.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Should I wait longer for the trail to dry out

A few years ago, it rained 26 of 31 days in May. Waiting for rain to end, can be futile!

Wait if it makes you less anxious. There is no rush.

 

[VeganCamino]

If you have time, you could try waiting. But in truth, that kind of rain is unavoidable on the Camino, especially in the Basque country and in Galicia. There will be rain and there will be mud between where you are right now and Santiago. But do you have decent raingear? If not, definitely go get some (there's a good shop near the Cathedral).
The market in SJPP is nice, and you can get some things to munch on while going up the hill.

Thanks for the advice. I bought a jacket today and I'm in SJPP. Merci!

 

[VNwalking]

Buen camino, @VeganCamino.
May you have a dry crossing of those mountains!

 

[David]

All will be well .. you will carry that jacket over to Roncesvalles and into gorgeous weather and eventually wonder why you carry the extra weight, but the day you discard it it will rain for a week !! (or not).

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I agree with most of the above posts. I hate waiting for the "when will the rain stop". Some of my most vivid, memorable and exhilarating experiences were walking in the rain...seriously!
I encourage you to just go with the "flow"!

 

[Annette london]

All will be well .. you will carry that jacket over to Roncesvalles and into gorgeous weather and eventually wonder why you carry the extra weight, but the day you discard it it will rain for a week !! (or not).

Hi David,
Remember your post re the "best poncho in the world" from IKEA?
Now there's a heatwave coming I believe
So will we take them on the Invierno on Monday???
Yes we will
No we won't
So on and so forth!..on and on!
I've squashed them into a sandwich bag...small..not too much weight ...
Will decide tomorrow but I bet that if we leave them here it will rain...and rain
If we take them......full sun for 12 days!!
Always the way.

 

[FLEUR]

@Annette london
Often after massive heat waves come thunder storms and heavy rain. Be prepared!

 

[Annette london]

@Annette london
Often after massive heat waves come thunder storms and heavy rain. Be prepared!

Hi Fleur
Remember that song..."Sunshine after the rain"??
Hope it will be so!
Were almost in Ponferrada....and it's pouring rain!!
So thank goodness for the "best" ponchos in the world!!
I believe it's very hot in London right now!!!!

 

[FLEUR]

Hi Fleur
Remember that song..."Sunshine after the rain"??
Hope it will be so!
Were almost in Ponferrada....and it's pouring rain!!
So thank goodness for the "best" ponchos in the world!!
I believe it's very hot in London right now!!!!

Hi Annette. Feeling thunder here in the London area. Rain and heat coming over to us now.

Try and stay dry , Ponchos rule O.K.

Recommend Albergue Leo in Villafranca.

 

[Annette london]

Hi Annette. Feeling thunder here in the London area. Rain and heat coming over to us now.

Try and stay dry , Ponchos rule O.K.

Recommend Albergue Leo in Villafranca.

Hi Fleur,
Good weather coming here I think

We're walking the Invierno Camino this time so won't be going through Villafranca
Hoping to get to Santiago in 12 days walking
We are following in VNs and Caryns steps
Have you read their daily reports
I won't be doing a live post but will post in a few weeks

 

[FLEUR]

Hi Fleur,
Good weather coming here I think

We're walking the Invierno Camino this time so won't be going through Villafranca
Hoping to get to Santiago in 12 days walking
We are following in VNs and Caryns steps
Have you read their daily reports
I won't be doing a live post but will post in a few weeks
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Hi Annette

 

[FLEUR]

Enjoy your Camino it's not one I'm familiar with so I shall read reports with interest.