Hi,
I've dreamt of walking the Camino for over 10 years. This year things are conspiring to make it happen. I live in the US. My sister and I will be flying in and out of Paris. We've allowed 45 days for this venture.
1.) What are the best routes/modes of transportation to get to SJPP?
2.) The backpack I purchased is a Gregory Inyo 35 XS. (weighs 3 lbs.) Is a 35 liter big enough, or should I get the 45 (only ads 4 oz. for the additional 10 liters of space.) I've packed the 35 with everything I "think" I need and it all fits, but after reading several suggested packing lists, I may be missing some items. (Currently, packed and not counting water the weight is at 12 lbs. I really want to keep it at no more than 16 as I am petite.)
3.) Boots or hiking shoes? Leather or Gortex?
4.) Walking poles? I've never hiked with them before.
5.) Has anyone walked in October? Just how much rain can I expect?
6.) Along those lines, Poncho, rain gear, rain pants? What is necessary?
We are also going to travel on to Fisterre.
7.) Any suggestions on the best transport back to Paris?
I KNOW I will have more questions, but at the moment this are the ones swimming around in my brain. Thank you all in advance for your input.
I've dreamt of walking the Camino for over 10 years. This year things are conspiring to make it happen. I live in the US. My sister and I will be flying in and out of Paris. We've allowed 45 days for this venture.
1.) What are the best routes/modes of transportation to get to SJPP?
2.) The backpack I purchased is a Gregory Inyo 35 XS. (weighs 3 lbs.) Is a 35 liter big enough, or should I get the 45 (only ads 4 oz. for the additional 10 liters of space.) I've packed the 35 with everything I "think" I need and it all fits, but after reading several suggested packing lists, I may be missing some items. (Currently, packed and not counting water the weight is at 12 lbs. I really want to keep it at no more than 16 as I am petite.)
3.) Boots or hiking shoes? Leather or Gortex?
4.) Walking poles? I've never hiked with them before.
5.) Has anyone walked in October? Just how much rain can I expect?
6.) Along those lines, Poncho, rain gear, rain pants? What is necessary?
We are also going to travel on to Fisterre.
7.) Any suggestions on the best transport back to Paris?
I KNOW I will have more questions, but at the moment this are the ones swimming around in my brain. Thank you all in advance for your input.