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My wife and I walked CF from SJpdP in 2014. We enjoyed it so much we invited three of our kids to walk the route in 2015. They were all in their thirties and avid outdoor people so they kind of poo pooed it as too easy. It would have to be as we walked it in our mid 60's and made it the whole...
It will depend on how you want to go!
If you want to power through or see the sights and enjoy the food and culture. There is no wrong way.
Of course, you may have to contend with possible injuries, also. Staying healthy is a big factor.
My wife and I walked from SJPDP in 2014 and 2015...
Everyone is created as a singular soul. While I do understand the fears of a parent (as I have 4 children, well they are to me!), there comes a time when the umbilical cord needs to be separated. It can be a clean break, like a cut, or a tear away which is more hurtful and takes longer to heal...
I agree with the overthinking part. I am also from NW part of US and found the trail temps very little different from our part of the states. Depends on your tolerance for temp. Maybe start out earlier or later in the year to avoid the highest temps. Usually less crowded, also.
Also agree with...
I was just going to say that! Greeting people with a simple hello, how are you goes a long way. I found that out the hard way! A Spanish pilgrim and I were talking about the social protocols and how they differ from country to country. Sadly, he said North Americans were the worst offenders (I'm...
If you have the time.... go from Paris to Bordeaux... spend a day or two, then take the slow boat train to Bayonne then SJPD. This might be a one time trip in life! Enjoy every day and see the sights!
I guess I am old.....I brought a camera (remember those things?) and in 2014 I decided to take one selfie a day of my wife and me on the trek. My wife was not happy about that. But later, when we had finished and were home and reminiscing about the Camino she said they were her favorite pics...
Tik Tok generation? Don't want to marginalize a group but people seem to love to follow trends, no matter if they are crazy or not. Tide Pods, anyone..... I hope, soon, we can start thinking for ourselves again and follow more rational thinking. Like it has been said for at least 70 years...
Time permitting....
We loved to fly into CDG, spend a day, train to Bordeaux, spend a day (or 2!), train or bus to Bayonne and then onto SJPDP!
It gave us a chance to relax and get accustomed to time zones, get out of our rush, rush travel schedule and get mentally relaxed to start our camino...
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