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Walking in spring 2007
Johnboy
Welcome! You will learn much on this site. I have. I don't post often but I read always. I too will be walking in the spring of 2007. April/May. Reading the books and the postings and looking at all the pictures has intrigured me and scared me. But I have decided to find out what I am made of, what I am able to do. With this in mind, Buen Camino.
Rosetta :lol:
Johnboy
Welcome! You will learn much on this site. I have. I don't post often but I read always. I too will be walking in the spring of 2007. April/May. Reading the books and the postings and looking at all the pictures has intrigured me and scared me. But I have decided to find out what I am made of, what I am able to do. With this in mind, Buen Camino.
Rosetta :lol:
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Walking in Spring
Listen guys, I don’t want to sound like a Mother Grundy but although spring can be a wonderful time on the camino, pilgrims planning to walk in February, March or even early April must be properly prepared for the weather conditions. If you search the word WEATHER in this forum you will find many reports of snow, sleet, gale force winds, heavy rains and mud in spring. Last year in March two men almost died crossing from St Jean to Roncesvalles.
The Confraternity of St James has this warning on their website:
“We recently heard an appalling story about two pilgrims who neglected local advice in St Jean Pied-de-Port and attempted to follow the Route Napoléon in snow. They very nearly died. We cannot emphasise too strongly: MOUNTAINS ARE DANGEROUS and LOCAL PEOPLE KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. Disregard their advice about weather conditions at your peril.”
In April, a woman wrote about being ‘forced to her knees on the camino” by freezing cold, knee high snow drifts and mud.
This is one of Peter's postings at the end of March.
"The snow in O Cebreiro may have all gone now, but it's been replaced by rain, rain and more rain. Gusts up to 120km/hr yesterday, and the normal rainfall for March in one day. Some photos at
http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/albumes/ga ... 6323162516
Still snow on the Pyrenean tops, though
Later update: more flooding pictures here
http://www.elcorreogallego.es/index.php ... Itemid=295"
So, please plan your camino well, be prepared with the right gear, listen to the locals about the conditions and if you have to walk on the roads instead of the paths, ALWAYS face the oncoming traffic and be visible with reflective strips on your backpacks, covers or ponchos. Pilgrims die every year on the camino so be wise and be safe.
Buen Camino e viaje seguro,
Listen guys, I don’t want to sound like a Mother Grundy but although spring can be a wonderful time on the camino, pilgrims planning to walk in February, March or even early April must be properly prepared for the weather conditions. If you search the word WEATHER in this forum you will find many reports of snow, sleet, gale force winds, heavy rains and mud in spring. Last year in March two men almost died crossing from St Jean to Roncesvalles.
The Confraternity of St James has this warning on their website:
“We recently heard an appalling story about two pilgrims who neglected local advice in St Jean Pied-de-Port and attempted to follow the Route Napoléon in snow. They very nearly died. We cannot emphasise too strongly: MOUNTAINS ARE DANGEROUS and LOCAL PEOPLE KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. Disregard their advice about weather conditions at your peril.”
In April, a woman wrote about being ‘forced to her knees on the camino” by freezing cold, knee high snow drifts and mud.
This is one of Peter's postings at the end of March.
"The snow in O Cebreiro may have all gone now, but it's been replaced by rain, rain and more rain. Gusts up to 120km/hr yesterday, and the normal rainfall for March in one day. Some photos at
http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/albumes/ga ... 6323162516
Still snow on the Pyrenean tops, though
Later update: more flooding pictures here
http://www.elcorreogallego.es/index.php ... Itemid=295"
So, please plan your camino well, be prepared with the right gear, listen to the locals about the conditions and if you have to walk on the roads instead of the paths, ALWAYS face the oncoming traffic and be visible with reflective strips on your backpacks, covers or ponchos. Pilgrims die every year on the camino so be wise and be safe.
Buen Camino e viaje seguro,
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.
Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.
€60,-
Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.
€60,-
Hi, my partner and I are also planning to walk the Camino in May next year. We are really excited about this and are currently reading (or perhaps devouring) anything we can get our hands on about the Camino. It seems to have got under our skins since we first heard of it and decided to walk it. Anyone else feel like this?
Hi Shell!
Yes, I can understand about how the Camino can get under your skin. I first heard about it over a decade ago, pre-Internet, when the only information available was an article I came across in a travel magazine. Talk about getting frustrated for information! :shock:
I plan to start my Camino sometime next May, with or without a co-worker who says he wants to go with me. If he doesn't, I'm a bit concerned about travelling by myself as I am female. I've heard that you can do it, but I'd rather be in a group of people than by myself.
What sorts of preparation are you doing for the walk? I'm going to the gym, where I've been taking yoga for a couple of months & spinning for over a year.
dg
Yes, I can understand about how the Camino can get under your skin. I first heard about it over a decade ago, pre-Internet, when the only information available was an article I came across in a travel magazine. Talk about getting frustrated for information! :shock:
I plan to start my Camino sometime next May, with or without a co-worker who says he wants to go with me. If he doesn't, I'm a bit concerned about travelling by myself as I am female. I've heard that you can do it, but I'd rather be in a group of people than by myself.
What sorts of preparation are you doing for the walk? I'm going to the gym, where I've been taking yoga for a couple of months & spinning for over a year.
dg
Hi DG, in preparation for my Camino I have just started to go the gym and my partner and I are planning to take advantage of the summer months to do some walking.
I have read a few articles on women who have travelled the Camino alone and not had any problems. There is some really good information on this forum with regards to trekking alone.
Hopefully, we will see you there
Shell
I have read a few articles on women who have travelled the Camino alone and not had any problems. There is some really good information on this forum with regards to trekking alone.
Hopefully, we will see you there
Shell
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Hi Johnboy,
I'm starting my Camino next spring ( in May ) but I'm starting from home = Belgium, Ypres. I'm doing the Camino in several times, hope to walk the first time for about 1 month and hope to arrive somewhere near Vézelay.
Although we won't meet each other, I wish you good luck with your Camino
Rose
I'm starting my Camino next spring ( in May ) but I'm starting from home = Belgium, Ypres. I'm doing the Camino in several times, hope to walk the first time for about 1 month and hope to arrive somewhere near Vézelay.
Although we won't meet each other, I wish you good luck with your Camino
Rose
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Johnboy said:
Me too (Early retirement deal permitting).
Also thinking of leaving April/May 2007. I'm pretty sure I'm up to it physically - but my key concern at the moment is to avoid the kind of mad rushes at Refuges caused by too many Pilgrims.
Of course I want to meet a "sensible" number of other pilgrims but not to have too worry about getting up at 04.00hrs every day in order to ensure a bed for the following night.
Would like to start from Le Puy - but even in April/May would the Camino Frances be "Over-loaded" with other pilgrims????
Camino in Spring(ish) of 2007
I 'was' thinking of going in March, until I read the past posting about the weather then. (Thanks for the heads up on that by the way to the person who posted it). Now, count me in as another planning a trip in May, 2007.
I haven't recruited a travel partner yet, anyone leaving from the U.S. about that time of year who might be interested in having a travel buddy? I haven't made firm plans yet, so I'm still flexible with dates.
I 'was' thinking of going in March, until I read the past posting about the weather then. (Thanks for the heads up on that by the way to the person who posted it). Now, count me in as another planning a trip in May, 2007.
I haven't recruited a travel partner yet, anyone leaving from the U.S. about that time of year who might be interested in having a travel buddy? I haven't made firm plans yet, so I'm still flexible with dates.
The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
Camino in May!
Hey now DG! That was a quick response to my posting. I checked your blog (and previous postings) and see that you are in Texas.. not so far from me I'm thinking. Has your co-worker backed out, or is he/she still up for the walk? I have told all my friends of this adventure, and so far, none have volunteered to come with. ;-)
Jewels
Hey now DG! That was a quick response to my posting. I checked your blog (and previous postings) and see that you are in Texas.. not so far from me I'm thinking. Has your co-worker backed out, or is he/she still up for the walk? I have told all my friends of this adventure, and so far, none have volunteered to come with. ;-)
Jewels
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Hi Katie! Talk away! Unfortunately, you'll be starting the Camino about the time I'll be finishing it, so we won't meet (this time). But do look into getting some of the guidebooks, especially the one from CSJ. I also have the Brierly guide (new edition) & the Bethan Davies one. The Brierly guide is very similar to the Mundicamino site: http://www.mundicamino.com/
You can choose your language there, but I do recommend learning some Spanish. I don't speak it all that well, but I can read it & write it okay.
Buen Camino!
dg
Unfortunately, you'll be starting the Camino about the time I'll be finishing it, so we won't meet (this time). But do look into getting some of the guidebooks, especially the one from CSJ. I also have the Brierly guide (new edition) & the Bethan Davies one. The Brierly guide is very similar to the Mundicamino site: http://www.mundicamino.com/You can choose your language there, but I do recommend learning some Spanish. I don't speak it all that well, but I can read it & write it okay.
Buen Camino!
dg
getting up at 4
ah... there are so many questions , you guys have no idea. there is no need to get up at 4 to get a bed. i went may and june and didn't have a problem. there are many different walkers. i prefered to be up at 5:30 to start walking just after 6, that way i got an amazing sunrise. I found 26km to be perfect for me.I stopped around 1 or 2, checked in, washed then hit the pilgrims meal, there are people that get going at 10, walk for abit, sleep under a tree and arrive at 8pm. i found it was best to be in a place by 4pm.
I call it the wave, and it is very hard to GET OFF, but remember listen to your body, i had shin splints and becuase of the time i had i stayed an extra day in leon, but i had to say good bye to everyone.
d
ah... there are so many questions , you guys have no idea. there is no need to get up at 4 to get a bed. i went may and june and didn't have a problem. there are many different walkers. i prefered to be up at 5:30 to start walking just after 6, that way i got an amazing sunrise. I found 26km to be perfect for me.I stopped around 1 or 2, checked in, washed then hit the pilgrims meal, there are people that get going at 10, walk for abit, sleep under a tree and arrive at 8pm. i found it was best to be in a place by 4pm.
I call it the wave, and it is very hard to GET OFF, but remember listen to your body, i had shin splints and becuase of the time i had i stayed an extra day in leon, but i had to say good bye to everyone.
d
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Hi Fellow Pilgrims,
I'm also planning to start in early May 2007 from either Roncesvalles or Pamplona. In 2002 I completed a pilgrimage from Roncesvalles in 42 days starting last week in May and arriving first week in July, this time have decided to start a few weeks earlier to avoid the heat and also to enjoy the flowers for longer! Also looking forward to celebrating my 70th birthday during the pilgrimage on 23rd May.
Alan
I'm also planning to start in early May 2007 from either Roncesvalles or Pamplona. In 2002 I completed a pilgrimage from Roncesvalles in 42 days starting last week in May and arriving first week in July, this time have decided to start a few weeks earlier to avoid the heat and also to enjoy the flowers for longer! Also looking forward to celebrating my 70th birthday during the pilgrimage on 23rd May.
Alan
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