Bill2florida

Bill2florida · Apr 10, 2015

After a couple of years I have finally committed to this journey. I don't really understand, but I feel called to do this. It is hard to explain being thius excited about something I don't fully understand. From USA May 7th, I arrive Paris on May 8th AM then fly Biarritz and train to SJPdP. Should begin May 9th and hope to meet many of you on the way to Santiago. And thank you to past perigrinos for your posts, very helpful. ~ Buen camino...

Rich1 · Apr 10, 2015

Hi Bill - I know what you mean by calling

For a year or so, I have been considering a way (!) of celebrating my 50th birthday. A few week ago it came to me.....the Camino de Santiago. I aim to arrive in Santiago de Compostella on May 28th - my birthday.
It absolutely feels like the right thing to be doing

Buen Camino

SeaHorse · Apr 10, 2015

I planned to be on top of Pyrenees on my 50th but more convenient planning is to be there a few days before. Good anyway.

natefaith · Apr 10, 2015

Happy Birthday, @Rich1 and @SeaHorse ! It will be a birthday to remember

. And Buen Camino, @Bill2florida !! Enjoy all the planning and may the Camino be more fulfilling than you can even imagine right now.

Take care,
Faith

Peter Fransiscus · Apr 10, 2015

Bill2florida said:
After a couple of years I have finally committed to this journey. I don't really understand, but I feel called to do this. It is hard to explain being thius excited about something I don't fully understand. From USA May 7th, I arrive Paris on May 8th AM then fly Biarritz and train to SJPdP. Should begin May 9th and hope to meet many of you on the way to Santiago. And thank you to past perigrinos for your posts, very helpful. ~ Buen camino...

Hy Bill , you will have a great time. Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

wayfarer · Apr 10, 2015

Welcome Bill, have a great Camino.

petitewalker · Apr 11, 2015

Bill2florida said:
After a couple of years I have finally committed to this journey. I don't really understand, but I feel called to do this. It is hard to explain being thius excited about something I don't fully understand. From USA May 7th, I arrive Paris on May 8th AM then fly Biarritz and train to SJPdP. Should begin May 9th and hope to meet many of you on the way to Santiago. And thank you to past perigrinos for your posts, very helpful. ~ Buen camino...

Hi Bill,
Just a thought, but you probably won't be arriving in SJPDP till evening. I would spend the 9th in St. Jean and begin walking on the 10th, especially if you are going over the Pyrennese in one day. St Jean is a beautiful village and the extra day will get you over a little jet lag and give you time to pick up any last minute items you might need.

la tulipe · Apr 11, 2015

Hi Bill2florida, I will be at SJPDP on the 9th, and will be celebrating my birthday end of June in Santiago.

la tulipe · Apr 11, 2015

Oops! forgot to let you know my age: Celebrating my 71st birthday in Santiago.

NualaOC · Apr 11, 2015

Bill2florida said:
After a couple of years I have finally committed to this journey. I don't really understand, but I feel called to do this. It is hard to explain being thius excited about something I don't fully understand. From USA May 7th, I arrive Paris on May 8th AM then fly Biarritz and train to SJPdP. Should begin May 9th and hope to meet many of you on the way to Santiago. And thank you to past perigrinos for your posts, very helpful. ~ Buen camino...

Welcome Bill and Buen Camino! It will be a journey to remember.

naplesdon · Apr 11, 2015

la tulipe said:
Oops! forgot to let you know my age: Celebrating my 71st birthday in Santiago.

Damn, I'm only doing my 69th birthday this year. La Tulip (aka avatar Snoopy) you are a very lucky person.

Suzanne S. · Apr 11, 2015

@Bill2florida , Welcome and Buen Camino! I am walking my first time beginning May 1 from SJPP. I am celebrating my 60th, which I had in December. You may indeed catch up with me so be sure to say hello as you fly by!

Bill2florida · Apr 13, 2015

petitewalker said:
Hi Bill,
Just a thought, but you probably won't be arriving in SJPDP till evening. I would spend the 9th in St. Jean and begin walking on the 10th, especially if you are going over the Pyrennese in one day. St Jean is a beautiful village and the extra day will get you over a little jet lag and give you time to pick up any last minute items you might need.

Thank you. something I may consider.

Bill2florida · Apr 14, 2015

Bill2florida said:
Thank you. something I may consider.

What is your thought of SJPdP then Orrison the first day?

Suzanne S. · Apr 14, 2015

That's a what I'm doing.

petitewalker · Apr 14, 2015

Bill2florida said:
What is your thought of SJPdP then Orrison the first day?

If yoyucan get a bed at Orisson, that is the best choice. Tje place is amazing and a great way to start the Camino

Bill2florida · Apr 15, 2015

Suzanne S. said:
That's a what I'm doing.

Are you flying Easy Jet out of Charles de Gaulle to Biarritz? I should arrive 12:20 on the 8th and hoping to catch train or bus to SJPdP.
I hope all goes well for you, little complicated getting there. Buen Camino

Suzanne S. · Apr 15, 2015

Bill2florida said:
Are you flying Easy Jet out of Charles de Gaulle to Biarritz? I should arrive 12:20 on the 8th and hoping to catch train or bus to SJPdP.
I hope all goes well for you, little complicated getting there. Buen Camino

Thanks! My flight gets into Paris at 12:55 pm, leaving me with little time to get the train to Bayonne that day so, yes, Easy Jet to Biarritz, unless the impending strike cancels the flight. Then I regroup, spend a night in Paris, train to Biarritz, and Express Bourricot to SJPP, only a day later. Hopefully, I can stick with my original plan, but it's good to have a back-up!

My current date to begin walking is May 1.