2015 OCTOBER PILGRIMS

[Albertagirl]

AlbertaGirl and NiniSum - you will be our walking partners starting on September 30! Can't wait to meet our fellow pilgrims. This is our first Camino so I am happy to see at least one veteran.
Have you made reservations at Orisson, or are you planning to go for Roncevalles? (Moral support would be welcome if we decide to do the latter .)
I have been faithfully following MSPATH's recommendations for months now - I am so impressed with your 11 Caminos!

I expect to meet you at Roncesvalles, now that you have decided on the Valcarlos route. Buen camino.

 

[melisa_s]

I was looking for this info as well. I found the website for the Pilgrim's office in SJPP and here is their contact info:
http://www.aucoeurduchemin.org/spip/spip.php?article2740

I can't find the info on the site, but will write to them to see if they have a list they can send. I'll post the info here if they have it.

Thanks for the contact information for the Pilgrim's office. I will contact them too. If you do manage to find a new list that would be fantastic if you could post it. Thanks again!

 

[movinmaggie]

Hi - I'm bumping this thread so newcomers won't miss it. If you are planning to start the camino any date in October, just post your start date and location below, and I will add your name to the list by editing the post at the very beginning of the thread. (Lists quoted in later posts won't be up-to-date, so check back to the first one for the latest version.)

My training is non-existent at the moment due to my healing stress fracture, but I endlessly tweak my equipment and supplies.

How is your training and preparation going?

Hi Cclearly, well I will definitely be on the trail on Oct 1st, but where might be is a bit iffy:>) I begin Sept 25 from St. Jean, with an overnight in Orisson. If I go by the guide, I would imagine by Oct 1, Los Arcos, but only if I don't take longer than the published millage and stay over between points. I'm heady with anticipation.

 

[OTH86]

Starting St Jean 8 Oct. Thanks to both of you for handling this list!
Terry

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Starting St Jean 8 Oct. Thanks to both of you for handling this list!
Terry

Hi Terry, wish you a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Virginia Bushell]

October 2:

arriving SJPP - to Burgos this time

 

[Vicky Anders]

This will be my first Camino, starting at SJPDP 4th October. Will be coming alone but hoping to find a few walking partners along the way!

 

[Kanga]

@Vicky Anders I'm sure you won't be lonely but will find plenty of companionship. Welcome to the forum and Buen Camino peregrina!

 

[plrinPorto]

SJPP on October 8, ya vengo!

 

[C clearly]

SJPP on October 8, ya vengo!

Welcome to the forum, and to the October group!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

This will be my first Camino, starting at SJPDP 4th October. Will be coming alone but hoping to find a few walking partners along the way!

Hi Vicky, finding people to walk with will be no problem I think. Wish you a great walking experience and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

SJPP on October 8, ya vengo!

Hi Phyllis, you will have a great journey. I wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[seagull]

Hello everyone!! We are a group of 4 firsttimers starting in Sarria on the 7th Oct. Sooo excited and love the forum, thank you.

 

[Bala]

Hello everyone!! We are a group of 4 firsttimers starting in Sarria on the 7th Oct. Sooo excited and love the forum, thank you.

Welcome to the forum! We're starting the same day, but in St. Jean. Getting close, getting excited! Buen Camino to all of you.

 

[NiniSum]

Hello @C clearly, our plans have changed slightly and I and the friend I am walking with will be leaving SJPP on Oct 1st, not Sept 30th. Can you change that in the calendar. Thanks! Looking forward to starting our walk - not too long now

 

[movinmaggie]

Cclearly, given that I depart St.Jean Sept 25, I'm giving myself a bit of a stretch to be leaving Estella Oct 1st if you could put me down for October….thanks. Such a great idea to connect with those whom we've come to know in the forum.

 

[JPL]

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP)
September 26:
September 27:
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @elva (SJPP); @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6:
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10:
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17:
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP)
September 26:
September 27:
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @elva (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6:
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10:
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17:
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

 

[C clearly]

Hello and welcome @JPL . I have added you to the "master" list by editing my very first post - starting from SJPP on September 29.

 

[C clearly]

Cclearly, given that I depart St.Jean Sept 25, I'm giving myself a bit of a stretch to be leaving Estella Oct 1st if you could put me down for October….thanks.

Hi @movinmaggie - I'm not sure I understand what you mean. All the late-September starters are on the same list (on the first post in this thread) and the list just continues as people start at later dates. I've only included the starting date and location for each person. It would be hard to track expected milestones along the way, since everyone will progress at different rates.

You must be getting very excited as your departure is getting close!

 

[movinmaggie]

Hi @movinmaggie - I'm not sure I understand what you mean. All the late-September starters are on the same list (on the first post in this thread) and the list just continues as people start at later dates. I've only included the starting date and location for each person. It would be hard to track expected milestones along the way, since everyone will progress at different rates.

You must be getting very excited as your departure is getting close!

yes, Cclearly of course that would be too confusing to incorporate October as well. Yes, 17 days and counting. All the unknowns are part of the mystique of the journey. Thanks for all you do on this forum….

 

[elva]

Hi, C clearly, I gave you the wrong date (great start, huh? ). We will be leaving St. Jean on Oct. 7, not 6. Please change me on the list. Thanks!!

My training is. ... coming along. Not as extensive as I'd planned, but not bad, with regular 4-6 mile walks and starting to increase the weight in my pack.

I hope your healing is going well and rapidly!

Bala

Hi c i also have given you the wron g date. My friend Barb and i will be leaving SJPP sept 27th ... Staying at Orison. Cant wait...

 

[ellsea]

Hello all!

I will be starting from SJPP on Sept 26 and walking to Santiago. My return flight is Nov 2 so I may walk fast and sightsee, or walk slowly and rest. I have no clue what it will feel like. I am just looking forward to my brain resting and heart rejuvenating...

Buen Camino!

 

[movinmaggie]

Hello all!

I will be starting from SJPP on Sept 26 and walking to Santiago. My return flight is Nov 2 so I may walk fast and sightsee, or walk slowly and rest. I have no clue what it will feel like. I am just looking forward to my brain resting and heart rejuvenating...

Buen Camino!

Ben Camino Ellsea, I will be a day ahead of you…...

 

[C clearly]

I will be starting from SJPP on Sept 26 and walking to Santiago.

Welcome. I see this is your first post, so I am letting @Griffin57 know about it so she can also add you to the other list of people starting in September, which you can read on this thread.

 

[Bala]

Hi c i also have given you the wron g date. My friend Barb and i will be leaving SJPP sept 27th ... Staying at Orison. Cant wait...

Elva, As long as we both catch the right planes on the right days, we should all do fine! Buen Camino to you and Barb.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hello all!

I will be starting from SJPP on Sept 26 and walking to Santiago. My return flight is Nov 2 so I may walk fast and sightsee, or walk slowly and rest. I have no clue what it will feel like. I am just looking forward to my brain resting and heart rejuvenating...

Buen Camino!

Hi Ellsea, go with the flow and enjoy yourself. You will do fine.
Wish you a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[AndreMande]

Hi, do you know please if there is a similar thread (October 2015 pilgrims) for the camino del norte and primitivo? Tks a lot Ciao Andre

 

[C clearly]

Hi, do you know please if there is a similar thread (October 2015 pilgrims) for the camino del norte and primitivo? Tks a lot Ciao Andre

I don't think there is. However, if you want I can add you to this list anyway.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Are you going straight to Roncesvalles in one day?

I've been wondering if anyone has successfully booked at Orisson yet, for October dates. Anyone know?

I am staying at Orisson the night of 1 October! I'm going to have a lot to take care of in the next few weeks. I MUST start printing out tickets, etc. and making sure I have all my receipts taken care of. My husband just now said aloud, "I can't believe you're going to be gone in three weeks". I can't either.

True confessions. I am starting to get VERY NERVOUS.

Five days ago on a very standard training hike, I hurt my back. Five days I've done NOTHING. I feel really irritated and nervous....If I blow out my back on Camino, I have to stay put somewhere for three to six days. It is how it is for me. I hate to say it, but if doing a basic little easy peasy hike did this just out of the blue, well. well. well.

Tomorrow I will be in a better mood, but tonight I feel a bit queasy about it all!

Buen Nervous Camino!

 

[C clearly]

Five days ago on a very standard training hike, I hurt my back.

But aren't you carrying a heavy training load? Maybe it's time now to recoup and rest for the camino. I'd definitely recommend that you consider sending your pack by transport, if your back is still "iffy." You will find it is very easy to do. Do it again on the second day from Orisson to Roncesvalles. Have some sort of bag that you can use for the transport so you can wear your good backpack with your day things.

This business of last-minute hurdles is becoming quite familiar on the forum! I am always impressed by how people manage anyway, but please use good sense. I have a potential complication, quite worrying, that won't be resolved until (maybe) 3 weeks before my planned departure in mid-October.

Where are you staying in SJPP?

You have traveled enough to know that once you are on the way, everything will unfold and can be managed.

 

[yagocid]

Starting on October 6 from SJPP .
Hoping to find you along the way - and praying for good weather -
(unfortunately the forecast for October report many rainy days)

 

[C clearly]

Starting on October 6 from SJPP .
Hoping to find you along the way - and praying for good weather -
(unfortunately the forecast for October report many rainy days)

October can be beautiful, and it was last year. However, be prepared, especially for November rain in Galicia!

 

[CaminoDebrita]

I am heartened by your encouragement, C, and today is day 6 of my annoyance at my back---but I feel so much better today that I am going to do a lot of stretching and get back on the training. Today, though, I will carry the pack with very little weight---maybe ten pounds. We'll see how that feels. Your advice to send the pack ahead is good too.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I am staying at Orisson the night of 1 October! I'm going to have a lot to take care of in the next few weeks. I MUST start printing out tickets, etc. and making sure I have all my receipts taken care of. My husband just now said aloud, "I can't believe you're going to be gone in three weeks". I can't either.

True confessions. I am starting to get VERY NERVOUS.

Five days ago on a very standard training hike, I hurt my back. Five days I've done NOTHING. I feel really irritated and nervous....If I blow out my back on Camino, I have to stay put somewhere for three to six days. It is how it is for me. I hate to say it, but if doing a basic little easy peasy hike did this just out of the blue, well. well. well.

Tomorrow I will be in a better mood, but tonight I feel a bit queasy about it all!

Buen Nervous Camino!

Hi, you will enjoy your stay at the albergue Orisson. You don’t have to be nervous about anything. After your first steps on your journey it will be all gone.
Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Starting on October 6 from SJPP .
Hoping to find you along the way - and praying for good weather -
(unfortunately the forecast for October report many rainy days)

Hi and welcome to this wonderful forum.
I think everyone is praying for good weather, it is like it is. Wish you a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi, do you know please if there is a similar thread (October 2015 pilgrims) for the camino del norte and primitivo? Tks a lot Ciao Andre

Hi André. there is no similar tread for the northe and primitivo. Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[C clearly]

very little weight---maybe ten pounds.

How about 5 pounds? Are you using poles while training? It's probably a good idea while your back is healing.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

How about 5 pounds? Are you using poles while training? It's probably a good idea while your back is healing.

I always use poles now. Thanks for the advice, and five pounds is probably the way to go! I have some wedding chalkboards to "create" for the daughter, and then I plan to run up the road and just do a two-hour hike. I will wear my Vasque boots. My acupuncturist's theory about my back is that I tried a longish hike in trail runners, moving away from the boots. She thinks that the heel difference affected my back. She may be right.

I think that my back is just a bit temperamental, and when it goes "out"---it's out for a few days. I have to respect that and keep stretching, resting and using ibuprofen, and give it time to come around when there is an issue. Losing some body weight would help too, and I am working on it.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Hi, you will enjoy your stay at the albergue Orisson. You don’t have to be nervous about anything. After your first steps on your journey it will be all gone.
Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

Peter--you have to read the post, not just the word "nervous"---I am nervous because of my back problem that just flared!

 

[Albertagirl]

I am heartened by your encouragement, C, and today is day 6 of my annoyance at my back---but I feel so much better today that I am going to do a lot of stretching and get back on the training. Today, though, I will carry the pack with very little weight---maybe ten pounds. We'll see how that feels. Your advice to send the pack ahead is good too.

Deb:
I am having some challenges now, as well - physical limitations catching up with me after a summer of virtually no training. I trust that there will be a way, that the strength and determination of two mature women will be enough to carry us through and that the days off for recuperation, if necessary, will prove to be blessings in themselves. See you soon in Spain!

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Deb:
I am having some challenges now, as well - physical limitations catching up with me after a summer of virtually no training. I trust that there will be a way, that the strength and determination of two mature women will be enough to carry us through and that the days off for recuperation, if necessary, will prove to be blessings in themselves. See you soon in Spain!

I'll be seeing you very soon! I am so blessed that my first night--and my ride to SJPP--will be with you! I feel so very blessed.

 

[lukewc]

I'm planning to start October 6 at SJPP

maybe one or two days before or after -- working on a vineyard in france, so depends on when the harvest ends.

looking forward to meeting many of you!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I'm planning to start October 6 at SJPP

maybe one or two days before or after -- working on a vineyard in france, so depends on when the harvest ends.

looking forward to meeting many of you!

Hi, wish you a great journey and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Madge]

Hi, wish you a great journey and a Buen Camino, Peter.

Hi all, enjoying all the advice here from those of you more experienced. I am starting from SJPP on Sep 30th and will walk what I can for almost three weeks. Minor worries about bedbugs and blisters, but otherwise getting very excited. Hope to see ye en route...

 

[Gerry Sinclair]

Hello all!

I will be starting from SJPP on Sept 26 and walking to Santiago. My return flight is Nov 2 so I may walk fast and sightsee, or walk slowly and rest. I have no clue what it will feel like. I am just looking forward to my brain resting and heart rejuvenating...

Buen Camino!

Welcome Ellsea!!
Buen Camino!!

 

[AndreMande]

Thank you

Hi André. there is no similar tread for the northe and primitivo. Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Peter--you have to read the post, not just the word "nervous"---I am nervous because of my back problem that just flared!

Hi, sorry about that. I have read the tread and I mist that the word "nervous" was meant something else.
Wish you well, Peter.

 

[7Marie]

Hi! I am leaving from SJPP on Sunday October 4th. So excited to be starting my Camino!!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi! I am leaving from SJPP on Sunday October 4th. So excited to be starting my Camino!!

Hi, I wish you a wonderful journey and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[LauraK]

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP)
September 26: @ellsea (SJPP)
September 27:@elva (with Barb, SJPP)
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP); @Madge (SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6: @yagocid (SJPP); @lukewc (SJPP)
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria); @7Marie (SJPP)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10:
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17:
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

October 14: Leon-Camino Salvador and Primitivo.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

October 14: Leon-Camino Salvador and Primitivo.

Hi Laura, wish you a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[LauraK]

Hi Laura, wish you a Buen Camino, Peter.

Thanks Peter! Excited and happy to walk again. I haven't been in Leon for a few years so looking forward to a visit to the cathedral before I start.

 

[Lorenina]

Hi C clearly I will be starting from SJPP on October 15.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi C clearly I will be starting from SJPP on October 15.

Hi Lorina , you will have a great time ahead of you.
Wish you all the best and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[jimmyd]

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP)
September 26: @ellsea (SJPP)
September 27:@elva (with Barb, SJPP)
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP); @Madge (SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6: @yagocid (SJPP); @lukewc (SJPP)
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria); @7Marie (SJPP)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10:
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP); @LauraK (Leon,on the Camino Salvador and Primitivo)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP); @Lorenina (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17:
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

 

[jimmyd]

starting in ambasmetas on 02october

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

starting in ambasmetas on 02october

Buen Camino to you Jimmy.
Wish you well, Peter.

 

[jimmyd]

Buen Camino to you Jimmy.
Wish you well, Peter.

go raibh mile maith agat peter

 

[Scorpiogirl]

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP)
September 26: @ellsea (SJPP)
September 27:@elva (with Barb, SJPP)
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP); @Madge (SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP); @jimmyd (Ambasmesetas)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6: @yagocid (SJPP); @lukewc (SJPP)
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria); @7Marie (SJPP) @Scorpiogirl St jean
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10:
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP); @LauraK (Leon,on the Camino Salvador and Primitivo)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP); @Lorenina (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17:
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

 

[Scorpiogirl]

I will arrive in St jean on 7th October and start walking on 8th

 

[Me Fein]

Hola, I hope to arrive in Irun October 6th and start walking next day Oct 7th.
Buen Camino to everybody

 

[AnaR]

(I am reposting this here as not sure I posted in the right place the first time
Hello! I will be walking my first Camino in October 2015 from Porto to Santiago on the central route. Never having traveled to Europe, I chose this route simply because I love the sound of Portugese (but don't speak it :~/) and due to the time of year was thinking that the weather might be nice still (at least some times!) on this route. I would love any tips about gear, what to see or where to stay that anyone who has done this route would like to offer up. I have plenty of time (1 month) and so plan to enjoy each step of the way. Thank you and thanks for this forum! AnaR

 

[C clearly]

Welcome, AnaR. I expect that the weather will be nice in October, but one never knows! You might get more specific information about that, and the specifics of the route, on some other threads. You will certainly enjoy having a month to do that route, and should have time to go to Finisterre as well!

 

[C clearly]

Hi October pilgrims! Our time is fast approaching, as the September crowd is setting off.

I have been restraining my enthusiasm for the past few weeks because I had one factor that could potentially have interfered with all my camino plans. However, as of today, I have eliminated that issue and am now officially CLEARED TO GO!

 

[LauraK]

Hi October pilgrims! Our time is fast approaching, as the September crowd is setting off.

I have been restraining my enthusiasm for the past few weeks because I had one factor that could potentially have interfered with all my camino plans. However, as of today, I have eliminated that issue and am now officially CLEARED TO GO!

So happy for you C clearly! I am in the same position for my Oct. 13 start. Hopefully I can say the same thing a week from now. Buen Camino.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Hello @C clearly, our plans have changed slightly and I and the friend I am walking with will be leaving SJPP on Oct 1st, not Sept 30th. Can you change that in the calendar. Thanks! Looking forward to starting our walk - not too long now

I hope to meet you, NinSum! I will leave SKPP on 1 Oct too

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Hi October pilgrims! Our time is fast approaching, as the September crowd is setting off.

I have been restraining my enthusiasm for the past few weeks because I had one factor that could potentially have interfered with all my camino plans. However, as of today, I have eliminated that issue and am now officially CLEARED TO GO!

That is wonderful news!!

I thought about starting to walk backward after Santiago, so I could meet you and say hi

 

[CaminoK]

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP)
September 26: @ellsea (SJPP)
September 27:@elva (with Barb, SJPP)
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP); @Madge (SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP); @jimmyd (Ambasmesetas)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6: @yagocid (SJPP); @lukewc (SJPP)
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria); @7Marie (SJPP); @Me Fein (Irun)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @Scorpiogirl (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10:CaminoK SJPP
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP); @LauraK (Leon,on the Camino Salvador and Primitivo)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP); @Lorenina (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17:
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

 

[Slodola]

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP)
September 26: @ellsea (SJPP)
September 27:@elva (with Barb, SJPP)
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP); @Madge (SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP); @jimmyd (Ambasmesetas)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6: @yagocid (SJPP); @lukewc (SJPP)
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria); @7Marie (SJPP); @Me Fein (Irun)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @Scorpiogirl (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10:
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP); @LauraK (Leon,on the Camino Salvador and Primitivo)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP); @Lorenina (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17:
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

Hi there!
I plan on beginning the Camino on the 17th October from Leon. Thanks!

 

[CaminoK]

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP)
September 26: @ellsea (SJPP)
September 27:@elva (with Barb, SJPP)
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP); @Madge (SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP); @jimmyd (Ambasmesetas)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6: @yagocid (SJPP); @lukewc (SJPP)
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria); @7Marie (SJPP); @Me Fein (Irun)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @Scorpiogirl (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10:
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP); @LauraK (Leon,on the Camino Salvador and Primitivo)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP); @Lorenina (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17:
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP)
September 26: @ellsea (SJPP)
September 27:@elva (with Barb, SJPP)
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP); @Madge (SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP); @jimmyd (Ambasmesetas)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6: @yagocid (SJPP); @lukewc (SJPP)
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria); @7Marie (SJPP); @Me Fein (Irun)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @Scorpiogirl (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10:
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP); @LauraK (Leon,on the Camino Salvador and Primitivo)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP); @Lorenina (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17:
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

 

[CaminoK]

I will be starting from SJPP on 10th October. Thank you

 

[Njoyzlife]

My Father and I, 2 sons and daughter in law all starting on 9/30 SJPDP. Staying in Orisson on 9/30. "Pops" turns 74 first night. Pops and I planning this for about a year. My sons and daughter and law just decided to join us and am SO excited! Cant believe it all came together! and cannot wait for this journey to begin.

 

[Albertagirl]

My Father and I, 2 sons and daughter in law all starting on 9/30 SJPDP. Staying in Orisson on 9/30. "Pops" turns 74 first night. Pops and I planning this for about a year. My sons and daughter and law just decided to join us and am SO excited! Cant believe it all came together! and cannot wait for this journey to begin.

I'll meet you for the party that night at Orisson. I shall have a camino forum badge on my backpack.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

I'll meet you for the party that night at Orisson. I shall have a camino forum badge on my backpack.

Are we getting excited yet? YES

 

[C clearly]

My Father and I, 2 sons and daughter in law all starting on 9/30 SJPDP. Staying in Orisson on 9/30. "Pops" turns 74 first night. Pops and I planning this for about a year. My sons and daughter and law just decided to join us and am SO excited! Cant believe it all came together! and cannot wait for this journey to begin.

Sounds like fun! Sorry I'll miss it, unless you are still there 2 weeks later.

 

[Njoyzlife]

I'll meet you for the party that night at Orisson. I shall have a camino forum badge on my backpack.

Great. Look forward to meeting you Albertagirl!

 

[movinmaggie]

Hi October pilgrims! Our time is fast approaching, as the September crowd is setting off.

I have been restraining my enthusiasm for the past few weeks because I had one factor that could potentially have interfered with all my camino plans. However, as of today, I have eliminated that issue and am now officially CLEARED TO GO!

Cclearly..wheww! I am so relieved to hear this. I've enjoyed your posts very much and would have been sad to know that there was a possibility you couldn't do this. Now you're all set and I am happy for you…and for me. 4 days and still counting! Maggie

 

[Seren]

I'll be arriving in St Jean on the 25th of September, not sure if I'll start walking that day or stay overnight. Either way I'm so excited to begin this Journey! Hopefully meet some of you along the way.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi there!
I plan on beginning the Camino on the 17th October from Leon. Thanks!

Hi Slodola, one month to go and then off to....
Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I'll be arriving in St Jean on the 25th of September, not sure if I'll start walking that day or stay overnight. Either way I'm so excited to begin this Journey! Hopefully meet some of you along the way.

Hi Seren, on what time will you arrive?
And where do you want to go to that day?
That all depends for your start off your journey.
I wish you a great experience and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

My Father and I, 2 sons and daughter in law all starting on 9/30 SJPDP. Staying in Orisson on 9/30. "Pops" turns 74 first night. Pops and I planning this for about a year. My sons and daughter and law just decided to join us and am SO excited! Cant believe it all came together! and cannot wait for this journey to begin.

Hi, hope you all have a great time. And you will love the albergue Orisson,
I wish you all a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I will be starting from SJPP on 10th October. Thank you

Hi, have a wonderful journey and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Are we getting excited yet? YES

Hi, it's a great feeling is it. ?
Wish all the best on your journey and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Slodola]

Hi Slodola, one month to go and then off to....
Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

Thanks Peter! Getting excited!

 

[movinmaggie]

Peter how lovely; you seem to be our 'Farewell' ambassador. I depart Canada this Monday. Will start walking from StJPdP Sept 25. Holding good thoughts and a lot of light around the Napoleon route, but open to Valcarlos should that be the choice of the weather Gods. Thanks for all your posts….Maggie

 

[Lorenina]

Hi Lorina , you will have a great time ahead of you.
Wish you all the best and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Lorenina]

Hi Lorina , you will have a great time ahead of you.
Wish you all the best and a Buen Camino, Peter.

Thank You Peter...

 

[CJGoct15]

Hello there

I just posted a reply to Clare who was looking for camino Frances walking companions, but thought I'd also post here, having just found the October 15 thread....

I'm new to the camino and looking at starting from SJPdP in early October (I'd like to start walking 31 sept but could start a day later or so). I am keen to walk with someone to help with safety, route finding etc. Would anyone be interested in starting together?

Finally, if I don't have any fixed plans to walk with someone from SJPDP how likely is it that I could tie up with someone when I get there?

I'm really excited to walk, but would love a bit of reassurance that I won't need to start alone.

Many thanks

Charlotte

 

[movinmaggie]

I will be hospitalero at San Miguel in Estella from Oct 1 to 15.

Hi David, depending on how I do from day 1, (starting from StJdP 25th) it looks like I could be in Estella on Sept 30; if I don't do so well, may see you there. 2 days to go. Maggie

 

[C clearly]

I'm new to the camino and looking at starting from SJPdP in early October (I'd like to start walking 31 sept but could start a day later or so). I am keen to walk with someone to help with safety, route finding etc. Would anyone be interested in starting together?

As you browse the forum, you'll find that this question is often asked and the answer is always the same: During most of the year (certainly including early October) you will find many people to walk with and if you wanted, you could probably walk all the way to Santiago without ever being out-of-sight of other pilgrims.

Read this thread started by a nervous Mom. Last year in mid-October, I stayed in the albergue Beilari in SJPP, and set off in the morning with half a dozen other pilgrims who I had met at the communal dinner the evening before. On that first day, most people are looking for similar reassurance, and tend to form loose groups. If you want to walk with others, you will have no difficulty. Sometimes it is better to let that happen naturally than trying to set up the meeting in advance with a stranger.

 

[C clearly]

I'd like to start walking 31 sept but could start a day later or so

I've added you to the list at the top of the thread, for 30 September. You already have some company!

Edited to correct to 30 September.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Peter how lovely; you seem to be our 'Farewell' ambassador. I depart Canada this Monday. Will start walking from StJPdP Sept 25. Holding good thoughts and a lot of light around the Napoleon route, but open to Valcarlos should that be the choice of the weather Gods. Thanks for all your posts….Maggie

Hi Maggie, I love to do this. You will begin your journey on a great day, it's our 29th. anniversery .
Wish you well, Peter.

 

[Albertagirl]

I've added you to the list at the top of the thread, for 31 September. You already have some company!

What's with this 31st of September? Just a little confusing maybe?

 

[CJGoct15]

Oh dear, 30 days hath September....my mistake! So, I'll be starting 30th sept or 1st October! Thanks for pointing that out

 

[kandmg]

CJGoct15-
We will be starting our Camino on Sep 30 in SJPDP, planning to go the Valcarlos route, and arriving in Roncevalles Oct 1. So we should see you there.
Karen and Michael

 

[kandmg]

My Father and I, 2 sons and daughter in law all starting on 9/30 SJPDP. Staying in Orisson on 9/30. "Pops" turns 74 first night. Pops and I planning this for about a year. My sons and daughter and law just decided to join us and am SO excited! Cant believe it all came together! and cannot wait for this journey to begin.

We hope to see you on the way - we are leaving SJPD on Sep 30 also but going the Valcarlos route, so we will most likely meet up in Roncevalles. We are also getting very excited as our countdown is now 9 days!!

 

[Stephen Alldridge]

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP); @Seren (SJPP)
September 26: @ellsea (SJPP)
September 27:@elva (with Barb, SJPP)
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP); @Madge (SJPP); @Njoyzlife (and family, SJPP); @CJGoct15 (or next day, from SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP); @jimmyd (Ambasmesetas)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6: @yagocid (SJPP); @lukewc (SJPP)
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria); @7Marie (SJPP); @Me Fein (Irun)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @Scorpiogirl (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10: @CaminoK (SJPP)
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP); @LauraK (Leon,on the Camino Salvador and Primitivo)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP); @Lorenina (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17: @Slodola (Leon)
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

I plan to start from SJPDP on October 4 and will spent that night at Orison . Hopefully will meet up with fellow pilgrims there. I am from Vancouver Canada .

 

[BeckyB]

@Griffin57 and I have agreed that she will keep track of the September 2015 walkers, and I will keep track of the October 2015 pilgrims in this thread. So, please post your details (start date and location) as replies to this thread and I'll add them to the original post at the top. Be sure to keep an eye on the late-September list as well, since they might catch up with us!

September 25: @movinmaggie (SJPP); @Seren (SJPP)
September 26: @ellsea (SJPP)
September 27:@elva (with Barb, SJPP)
September 28: @jasmine2015 (SJPP)
September 29: @JPL (SJPP)
September 30: @Albertagirl (SJPP); @kandmg (SJPP); @Madge (SJPP); @Njoyzlife (and family, SJPP); @CJGoct15 (or next day, from SJPP)
October 1: @CaminoDebrita (SJPP); @nfoster (SJPP); @NiniSum (SJPP)
October 2: @Virginia Bushell (SJPP); @jimmyd (Ambasmesetas)
October 3: @Beate (Irun, on El Norte); @Adventurebound (with 2 others, from SJPP)
October 4: @northerngirl (Burgos); @SheriOlson (& Brad, SJPP); @Vicky Anders (SJPP); @Stephen Alldridge (SJPP)
October 5: @Shurolla (Villa Franca del Bierzo)
October 6: @yagocid (SJPP); @lukewc (SJPP)
October 7: @Bala (SJPP); @seagull group of 4 (Sarria); @7Marie (SJPP); @Me Fein (Irun)
October 8: @OTH86 (SJPP); @Scorpiogirl (SJPP); @PhyllisRowland (SJPP)
October 9: @scruffy1 (Bilbao)
October 10: @CaminoK (SJPP)
October 11:
October 12:
October 13: @alansykes (Ruta del Ebro at Sant Jaume d'Enveja)
October 14: @C clearly (SJPP); @elysiandreamx (SJPP); @LauraK (Leon,on the Camino Salvador and Primitivo)
October 15: @ricicitosdeplata (Astorga); @jsalt (SJPP); @Lorenina (SJPP)
October 16: @seaston (Sarria)
October 17: @Slodola (Leon)
October 18: @melisa_s (Burgos)
October 19:
October 20:
October 21:
October 22:
October 23:
October 24:
October 25:
October 26:
October 27:
October 28: @Ross Sheeran (and wife, SJPP)
October 29:
October 30:
October 31:

Nov. 12: @davidduff (Leon)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leaving from Ponferrado on Octoer 7th. Becky

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

CJGoct15-
We will be starting our Camino on Sep 30 in SJPDP, planning to go the Valcarlos route, and arriving in Roncevalles Oct 1. So we should see you there.
Karen and Michael

Hi Karen and Michael, wish you both a wonderful Camino, Peter.

 

[movinmaggie]

Hi Maggie, I love to do this. You will begin your journey on a great day, it's our 29th. anniversery .
Wish you well, Peter.

And the day I depart BC Canada Sept 21st, it is my oldest grandson's birthday AND (according to a U.S. calendar), International Day of Peace. What could be better….