Animals do heal and are more aware than we will ever understand.
My partner (healthy, fit 53 years old) had a heart attack. Stent was fitted and we were back on the farm after a few days. We went and sat on the ground against an anthill among our Nguni cattle, as we often did. The cows gathered...
Hi Lisakline
Sorry we will be at different ends - if I can get to SJPdP... Hoping to leave from there on 6 or 7 Feb to Burgos as I only have 2 weeks for walking.
Anybody who can advise please? I can't find train/bus from Pamplona or Bayonne/Biarritz to SJPdP on 5 or 6 Feb.
Hi Lisakline
I had email issues and haven't checked back here for some time.
Have you booked yet? Which route?
I am devoting today to completing my arrangements but finding it very difficult to get to SJPdP on 5 or 6 Feb.
Trying from Pamplona or Bayonne/Biarritz. Bourricot doesn't run in Feb...
Help Please!
I am booking (very late I know) to fly out of South Africa on Tuesday 4 Feb, to leave SJPdP on Thursday 6 Feb or Friday 7 Feb. I hoped to fly to Madrid, train to Pamplona, bus to SJPdP. However, it seems there are no buses from Pamplona. Is it because it is February? I am travelling...
For some reason I am hesitating to make the booking. Time is getting short. I have become unsure of myself - the first two days of the CF always sound so daunting especially in the winter. However, I need to do this. Cold doesn't bother me but rain is not something I handle well.
I don't see...
Is there anyone else planning to start the CF in Feb 2020? I will be starting on 5th or 6th Feb 2020 from SJPdP. If you have ever started in Feb please share your experience.
In Feb 2013 I walked Leon to Santiago and found it surprisingly easy. I am sure that this trip will be more challenging...
I walked Leon to Santiago in Feb 2013. Been trying to get back every since.
Planning SJPdP to maybe Burgos, February 2020. I feel compelled to go in Feb... anyone else planning to start about 6 or 7 Feb?
Had 14 days available so went with the intention of bussing a section if I was running late. I did Leon to Santiago in 12 days comfortably, in winter. Walked as long as I was enjoying it. Some long days because the company was good, sometimes because I felt good. Did Finisterre by bus for the...
Shakespearshake says it all for me.
Since walking Leon to Santiago in 2013, barely a day goes by without thinking about the experience and planning towards the next one - hopefully from SJP to Leon in Feb 2018.
I met up with a fellow countryman with whom I walked (and talked lots) the last 4...
Hi Ingrid, fellow South African
I just noticed that you were due to start walking on 4 Dec. I previously walked Leon to Santiago in early Feb and plan to start from SJPdP next time (hopefully Feb 2018). Would be great to hear about your experience on your return.
Fiona
I wear HiTec waterproof boots. They tend to build up moisture in the boot as it obviously can't get out. Pantyliners absorb any sweat in the boot and therefore no smelly socks. I used ultra thin ones so made no difference to the fit of my boots. Thin liner socks with mohair hiking socks. Dry non...
My last 10 days of training my pack was about 75% (of 7.5kg) packed. I had never walked more than 8km in a day but my first day out from Leon I walked over 25km with ease - no rush. I walked alone and in winter. I used Margaret Meredith's packing list (look for her blog) and it was perfect...
Hi Nicolette
I walked the Frances in Feb 2013. Packed according to Margaret Meredith's list except for the immersion heater which I will definitely take next time. I agree with Tania - gaiters are fantastic. They keep the rain/snow from dripping into your boots and also stop the gravel.
I used...
I did Leon to Santiago in Feb 2013 so can't comment on the 'crowds' but it was the perfect distance for 14 days. I also went at short notice, without expectation and hardly planning - except how to get to Leon from Madrid. A couple of days I diverted to the road as the snow was heavy and walking...
I wore HiTech waterproof boots with gaiters. IMHO gaiters will be the first thing in my pack next trip. Keep gravel/snow out your boots, laces don't get hooked on vegetation, and socks stay dry (in summer may be too warm but I walked in Feb). A tip I got off the forum - with waterproof boots use...
At the end of November 2012 I had a compulsion to walk the Camino, and to go ASAP. I walked alone (53yrs) - Leon to Santiago in Feb 2013. Every day I think of the Camino and know I will do it from St Jean next time. The Pyrenees call.
I agree with other posts - plan it and do it. Even if you...
Joy
So many responses really resonate with me.
In Nov 2012 I went through three weeks of feeling a nagging to see a friend who had walked a section of the Frances. Eventually we met for a walk and within an hour I knew it was what I HAD to do and ASAP. I walked Leon to Santiago at the...
Am sure it will be a wonderful experience for all. I also wonder at what age one is an 'oldie'.. Well done for getting this trip together. I think about the Camino every single day and can't wait to get back.
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