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Claire,your post pretty much echoes my thoughts at present.The Camino seems to get further away for me with new variants,increasing cases etc not withstanding the fact I have had both vaccinations.I personally am not prepared to travel unless the situation becomes a lot clearer and the risk of a...
Thank you for your advice,I have discussed with my brother, who is joining me for the first week and we have agreed that the Camino Baztan definitely appeals.
So revised plan is for us to walk the Baztan from Bayonne to Pamplona starting 7th of September ,he will then return back to the UK and I...
Rick,
More excellent advice-thank you very much.
I am liking the idea of the Camino del Balzan more and more as the thought of all those people at the beginning of the Camino Frances I am finding a bit daunting.
My only concern is the possibility of losing my way if these route is not so...
Excellent post Spreadsheet and I couldn’t resist a review of your extremely detailed packing list.
Great advice and much food for thought.
Thanks again
Thank you both for your advice.
Sounds sensible thinking to me as can’t be very encouraging if your initial thoughts are dominated by whether you can get a bed or not.
I will begin to consider suitable places to stop for the initial stages and my intention is to always try and stay in the less...
I have taken the plunge and booked 6 weeks off work to start and hopefully finish my first Camino Frances September/October 2020.
I have decided that rather than plan too much,I would rather be adaptable and flexible in my approach regarding where to stay,how far to walk etc.
However mindful...
My brother is able to join me in September/October next year for a period of two weeks while I attempt to walk the Camino Frances.
Would be interested to hear any suggestions for possible locations along the route that might be suitable for him to meet up /depart as he will be travelling to...
Phoebe,
great to hear about your progress so far and sounds as if you well on your way.
Interesting point you make as I anticipate the further you get you are experiencing both a physical but more of a mental challenge each day.Hope your enthusiasm continues all the way to Santiago
Any...
HI Phoebe,
How’s it going?…I’m interested to know whether the Camino is living up to your expectations so far or have there been some surprises along the way both good and bad.
Buen Camino
Stuart
Phoebe,
Pleased to hear you are making such good progress.
I hope you don’t mind but I intend following your journey along the way as I will be starting my first Camino all being well at the same time of year but two years ahead in 2020,are you planning to go all the way to Santiago?.
Was the...
Phoebe,
Sounds like you made a good choice and you have settled in nicely.
Plenty of opportunities to get your Credential stamped I presume?
For a newcomer to the Camino,makes a lot of sense I would imagine to get your accommodation organised at least for some of the early stages.
Is it busier...
Good luck Phoebe,I fully expect to be having the same feelings as you in two years time when my Camino is due to begin.
The wise words from those experienced forum members seems to be to relax and embrace whatever comes along.
I am sure you are in for a wonderful adventure and look forward to...
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