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  1. Devereaux

    Hello all, Planning for an Old Guy to walk the Camino Sept. 2023

    Hola, Ken. I did my first at 73 and a Forum friend, Jose, was75. You can do it and you'll love it. I too left my love of 50 years behind (she thought I was a bit off it!). Keep practicing. It takes us oldsters a lot longer to get in shape. Work your way up slowly. Plan to go shorter distances...
  2. Devereaux

    Thank you

    You're in great company at 55! I was 74 when I did my first. I was inspired by Jose (75), who did it the year before me and I followed him on this forum. His advice: Go! It's one of the hardest and most wonderful life experiences you'll ever have. As most here will tell you, the lessons of the...
  3. Devereaux

    First Camino from SJPP on September 13th!

    Buen Camino! You should be good until after Leon. Then you'll begin picking up day-packers and some tours. Start reserving as you approach Sarria and beyond though. There it gets to be "a bit of a circus" as an Australian friend advised me.
  4. Devereaux

    New Zealand walkers

    Buen Camino, Terry. You'll love the journey! Keep up with this forum and set yourself on the calendar. You'll find others starting on or abpout your departure. Stay at Orisson! It is really a great stop and a wonderful place to meet other pilgrims. You'll need reservations at Orisson and...
  5. Devereaux

    Older Pilgrims

    I really loved Sergi Ramis' "Camino de Santiago" Autumn Press. Great advice and many different stops than the overcrowded Brierly. BUT, Brierly maps are great.
  6. Devereaux

    Older Pilgrims

    Definitely the Frances. And, if you start in SJPDP, stop at Orisson! Then, go to Roncesvalles the next day. Keep your mileage shorter at first and build up. I was 73 and did great. Brierley's book is good, but so many people follow it it gets crowded at his stops. I used (and LOVED) Sergi...
  7. Devereaux

    St Jean to Roncesvalles One Day or Two?

    I recommend stopping at Orrison for all the reasons above, especially the degree of difficulty on your first day. BUT...the biggest reason is it's a fun dinner! It was possibly the most fun dinner of my entire Camino. I made fast friends that night because of the camaraderie. Everyone stands up...
  8. Devereaux

    Hola... buenos dias

    Hello, Lina, Just finished the Frances from St Jean. You will positively love it. A grand journey. This forum is a wealth of info. If you can't find an answer ask...lots of help here! Buen Camino!
  9. Devereaux

    Getting Old.

    Here's an update to this "ole folks" saga. Just finished a Sept-Oct Camino Frances in 35 days and I'm 73. I had dinner in Melide with a Korean fellow who was 74. Lots of gray hair on the Camino this Fall. Best of all...it doesn't matter how old or young you are on the Camino. I had my most...
  10. Devereaux

    Starting 1st Camino from SJPdP September 15

    Be persistent with Roncesvalles Albergue. It's not straightforward. There is a link to pay if you search. Best to reserve.
  11. Devereaux

    Starting 1st Camino from SJPdP September 15

    Buen Camino! Hope to see you on the Way. I start a few days after you!
  12. Devereaux

    Arrive Orisson 18 September

    Alright, y'all!! Hope to see you!
  13. Devereaux

    Arrive Orisson 18 September

    Arrive Orisson 18Sept!
  14. Devereaux

    Getting Old.

    Good for you! Write on and finish the book! The hardest part lies ahead...editing. Good luck!
  15. Devereaux

    Class of 2018

    See you then!
  16. Devereaux

    Class of 2018

    Hey, y'all. Keep in touch. So jealous. Fall for me. Blessings & buen Camino!
  17. Devereaux

    Starting the Camino

    See you if you stop at Orisson. Dev
  18. Devereaux

    Getting Old.

    Love this thread! I step foot onto the Camino at SJPP in Sept at 73. So looking forward to the journey....in shorts Now...I just need to practice! Just learned that running and walking are VERY different...ouch! Muscle change doesn't happen quickly at this age; unless, of course, we're talking...

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