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Hi Lynn
If Easyjet operate on schedule I will be starting on 22nd this month. If I remember correctly I will be a day after you, maybe we will bump into each other somewhere along the way.
Buen camino
Dave
Pawel your posts have been most helpful in my planning. I should have walked the Vdlp last year but a hip replacement put a stop to that idea. Now I must go after Easter as at 84 I may not have the energy in a year or two. I hope to meet many of you on the way but do not feel embarrassed if you...
As pelegrino EV Waight says work does get in the way of more important things. One of the things that I regret most is that I did not walk my first Camino until I was 77. happily I have remained reasonably fit and walked almost every year since 2015. Unfortunately I had to have a hip replacement...
It is great to hear all the positive remarks. I have a hip replacement coming up in a few weeks. Perhaps my wishful thinking of walking next spring might happen - assuming a good recovery.
Thanks for the reassurance
Buen Camino
Dave
I am only 83 so I do not have as much experience as others but I found the Lo Alpine 30 as a perfect pack big enough for a 6 week trip and the airzone means no sweaty back. Try it
Buen camino
Hi Dodger, I would have replied quicker but I had a senior moment and forgot my password. We will be starting about the same time; I am sure we will meet somewhere along the route. You are bound to pass me as I go quite slowly.
Buen Camino
Dave
Hi Angel
Excited yes but no need to be nervous you will meet new friends on your way. I am walking a short one this year starting from Burgos on 14th September so may see you somewhere. Have a great time.
Buen Camino
Thank you everybody for taking the time to respond to my request. I think that wraps it up, I will start immediately after Easter.
Buen Camino and stay safe
Dave
Thanks Kanga and Murraydv , I know everything depends on Covid and there may be more at Seville around Easter with its festivities. If things quieten down perhaps on the road a few days before Easter would be good.
I hope to walk the VdlP next year. Assuming no adverse problems should I start in March or delay until after Easter. My initial thoughts are for the later date as the route is not so popular and more albergues might be open in April.
Any advice most welcome and thanks in advance.
Dave W96 (...
To go or not has to be only your decision but do not get too stressed in the process. I am in the age group where my friends have started to fall off their perches. I feel I still have a couple of Caminos in the tank and with no apparent heath problems I consulted the family. My son a surgeon...
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