Nicolette E
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- September (2015)
Hello - I am a newbie to the Forum - and am hoping you'll be gentle.
Anyone out there who's done the Camino Frances in September/October?
My journey on the Camino begins September 11th from Roncesvalles; I am excited, and quite overwhelmed by all the info and advice from friends/family and shoe/clothing sales people. Everyone has a different opinion about everything.
So, I thought I'd ask those of you who have actually done the Camino to help me separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak.
Do I really need waterproof shoes, rain gear (ie pants)? What did you take as your 2nd pair of shoes? Did you need gloves, touque (I'm Canadian), down-filled jacket? Would you go for wind-proof/rain-proof (ie a shell) over warm (ie down)?
Anything else you can advise I need to take with me? I'm trying to keep it as simple as possible, and hope that what ever I'm carrying will be able to do a variety of things.
I am also doing my best to breathe, remain calm and retain my sense of humor.
Thank you!
Nicolette
Anyone out there who's done the Camino Frances in September/October?
My journey on the Camino begins September 11th from Roncesvalles; I am excited, and quite overwhelmed by all the info and advice from friends/family and shoe/clothing sales people. Everyone has a different opinion about everything.
So, I thought I'd ask those of you who have actually done the Camino to help me separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak.
Do I really need waterproof shoes, rain gear (ie pants)? What did you take as your 2nd pair of shoes? Did you need gloves, touque (I'm Canadian), down-filled jacket? Would you go for wind-proof/rain-proof (ie a shell) over warm (ie down)?
Anything else you can advise I need to take with me? I'm trying to keep it as simple as possible, and hope that what ever I'm carrying will be able to do a variety of things.
I am also doing my best to breathe, remain calm and retain my sense of humor.
Thank you!
Nicolette