Hi Moondance,
Different language groups have rooms in the pilgrim office where you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and chat with pilgrims who speak your language.. Do come up to room 6 where Camino Companions welcome English speaking pilgrims. There is also a Mass in English in the pilgrim Office at 9.30. I expect to be there from April 24.
I was 63 when I first started in Roncesvalles, I heard about the Camino 20 years previously but was not able to come until 2007
Enjoy the Camino, take care of your feet, if they get sweaty take off your shoes and socks and let them dry for a while. Walk at your own pace. Never ever try to walk faster than your body is happy with, it will wreck you. Hope to see you in Santiago. Buen Camino