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Gotcha, that is good to know. I'll go with my feeling once I reach SJPP!
I'm arriving in Bayonne at 9:30am and to SJPP from there, so I'm thinking I will be in SJPP by noon.
Do you guys think I will be able to get a bed at the municipal albergue if I go to the pilgrim office at noon?
Ah that makes sense. If I could borrow poles for that segment I totally would! The thing is, I don't think I'll be using them (I rather walk with just my feet) for the rest of the journey and I don't want them on my backpack the entire trip. So I will tough it out, no regrets.
Why did I not think of that...brilliant.
Yup I'll have my warm clothes.
Muddy sandals and socks... hmm. Atleast they will dry out quickly when I wash them :p
I've never used poles and I wasn't planning to so I'll probably go without. Thanks for the recommendation though.
Awesome! Do you or anyone know how busy the municipal albergue at SJPP gets at this time of year? I'm gonna arrive in the afternoon so I'm gonna stay a night. I'd like to start my camino off there but if there won't be beds I might as well book a room on booking.com now.
Thank you guys for the insight!
I have decided to bring some warm clothes.
Columbia soft shell fleece lined jacket (500g), 1 tech long sleeve shirt, 1 heat-tech long sleeve, ultra-light windbreaker, poncho. No pants but some skinz leggings to wear under my shorts.
I am going to some music...
Hi Tollymore :D
My clothing list is pretty similar. My mom lent me her skinz leggings so I will use those under shorts instead of pants. Way lighter too. I could totally sleep in them too.
I read that the first day to Roncesvalles is uphill and far, it may not be so good for your achilles...
Oh man that sounds tough! I am definitely not ready for that kind of weather. The forecast says its supposed to warm up/dry up after the 15th... and I have faith.
That being said, I am taking your advice and will probably bring my Columbia soft shell jacket.
I'll probably need it for the...
I didn't get waterproof socks - never knew there was such a thing! Oh well. I'll go barefoot in my keens when it rains and tighten them so my feet don't slip around.
Actually you've inspired me to try barefoot for a while until I feel hot spots or discomfort... :)
Thank you guys for the priceless information!! What an amazing forum, I post, go eat dinner and already informative replies from 2 lovely people :D
Anamiri, I love shorts too. Every day if I can. I used to live along the equator so I am accustomed to warm weather too. Which makes me weaker in...
Hello all,
After much needed research on this website, I have been preparing to start my first Camino from SJPdP on June 15th.
I will be walking to SdC alone, not planning to pre-booking albergues, just walk, eat, rest, repeat.
I have been stressing over bringing a jacket as it seems that the...
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