anotherpilgrim
New Member
Hello there, everyone!
I am going to walk the camino in September-October this year (2014) and I know many of my questions have probably been asked before and I apologize for that.
I am a 19-year old female who have never walked long distance before. I am not in any special physical shape, meaning I am not very sporty. I have no time limit to my journey, so I don't have to plan how many days I am going to use nor am I going to buy any ticket home beforehand.
My weight is 50 kg so I can't pack very much. So my questions are as follows:
What kind of boots would be best for this time of year and for an untrained walker like me? I have already bought these http://www.spejdersport.dk/mammut-nova-vandrestoevle-lady.aspx but I am thinking that maybe they are overkill.
Where would you recommend that I start? Like I said, I have no time limit so I don't have to consider that. Of course the weather changes if I use too much time. I was thinking about starting in Pamplona but then I thought I could also just start in St. Jean Pied de Port but I've heard the route from there to Pamplona is a tough one to begin with and I don't want to destroy my body!
Can you walk the camino without having prepared very much and without alot of training?
I am also worried about the bed bugs issue! I am going to buy a bed bug sheet, but is that enough? What precautions should one take?
Is there anything else I should consider?
Again, I am sorry for repeating any questions. Any answer is much appreciated!
I am going to walk the camino in September-October this year (2014) and I know many of my questions have probably been asked before and I apologize for that.
I am a 19-year old female who have never walked long distance before. I am not in any special physical shape, meaning I am not very sporty. I have no time limit to my journey, so I don't have to plan how many days I am going to use nor am I going to buy any ticket home beforehand.
My weight is 50 kg so I can't pack very much. So my questions are as follows:
What kind of boots would be best for this time of year and for an untrained walker like me? I have already bought these http://www.spejdersport.dk/mammut-nova-vandrestoevle-lady.aspx but I am thinking that maybe they are overkill.
Where would you recommend that I start? Like I said, I have no time limit so I don't have to consider that. Of course the weather changes if I use too much time. I was thinking about starting in Pamplona but then I thought I could also just start in St. Jean Pied de Port but I've heard the route from there to Pamplona is a tough one to begin with and I don't want to destroy my body!
Can you walk the camino without having prepared very much and without alot of training?
I am also worried about the bed bugs issue! I am going to buy a bed bug sheet, but is that enough? What precautions should one take?
Is there anything else I should consider?
Again, I am sorry for repeating any questions. Any answer is much appreciated!