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I have just gone over the Napoleon route and chose to stop at Orrison first.
In Pamplona now, and have spoken to two people who have injuries for going too hard too early.
Listen to your body, if you have time - use it!
4 days in and couldn’t be happier!
Had snowfall over the Napoleon route, (only packed my shorts:rolleyes:) and light rain and overcast for the other days.
In response to other threads about weather and waiting for certain conditions, I wouldn’t have it any other way - I know the sunshine is...
Starting my first Camino tomorrow, and I I want to thank everyone past and present for their insight and information.
Although sometimes it seems like information overload, it really is an invaluable forum.
Buen Camino!
Just go. The weather man is never right anyway. Even if you think you picked the right time, and it then rains a few days in, what are you going to do?
Don’t curse yourself for picking the wrong time, because there is no wrong time. Just go!
If you must travel in France, I have booked with SNCF for trains. They have scheduled strike days, so you can plan your travel around that if possible? No guarantee its not going to be a pain in the bum, but at least you might have a fighting chance!
Im looking at doing a similar thing, starting the CF early May. See here for some more info:
https://www.ketogenicforums.com/t/keto-on-the-camino/16731/3
Can’t see why it would be a problem besides for swelling (as stated above). Could be a good opportunity to check any hotspots or make adjustments to prevent future problems too.
And surely you won’t deprive yourself of being able to rest your feet in a lovely stream halfway through a stage...
Thanks for the update Peter. It’s definately interesting to see all the different information on here about how busy it is/isn’t.
I suppose there’s only one real way to find out!
Hey guys!
Walking my first Camino in early May, will be taking my time allowing for exploring and stops along the way.
I’m interested to know if there are many opportunities along the CF to swim/refresh, on the daily walks. I live and breathe the ocean, and it’s something I’m definitely going...
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