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Deciding between Camino del Norte & Camino Frances
Having walked both, it is true that the Norte is a prettier walk along the ocean. It's also true that the Frances offers a more immersive pilgrim experience, since pilgrimage is really the only thing going on. I suggest that everyone walk the Frances first, unless you are really looking for a...- Rick M
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Greetings all - planning for April 2024
Having thought this question through rather carefully, my best advice is to try and leave SJPP on a Wednesday or Thursday, as early in the month as you dare weather wise. Book lodgings up to Pamplona before you go. Easter is in March next year, but it is the weekend that everything, not just...- Rick M
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New To The Forum
Good, you have lots of time. Your Camino has already begun. At this point the most important thing is to start walking regularly, and find a shoe/sock combination that won't give you blisters. No special shoe is required, but you may need to start dating alternative footwear if the shoes you...- Rick M
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Hello all, Planning for an Old Guy to walk the Camino Sept. 2023
Collect as many as you want- Rick M
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October 6 start 2023
Getting back to Paris is easy, but make sure your budget is ready for it. Somewhere around Leon, you will be a veteran, and know what your walking pace will be. You will know what day you are likely to walk into Santiago. As soon as you feel some certainty, and you will, do two things. The first...- Rick M
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Missing the Camino
Nothing strange here at all, it is as common as grass. Post Camino Syndrome is a thing. I received no fewer than four emails/phone calls in the past three weeks from former first timers I had walked with, who were missing the Camino. Typical complaints are a wistful longing, distraction...- Rick M
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First Camino
No, just different. Also depends where you are flying in from. I can get a straight shot to Paris, but have to fly to the East coast and change planes for Madrid. If you are flying from Chicago it's probably either way for you.- Rick M
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First Camino
I does, but you have another choice. Fly to Paris, stay a day or two to get your clock straight, and take the train to SJPP from Paris. Don't be in too much hurry to get on the trail after your flight lands......rehydrate, pick up a SIM card, and adjust first.- Rick M
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First Camino
Now I understand. Early September is the peak season for departures from SJPP. I would book accommodations in SJPP, Roncesvalles, Zubiri, and Pamplona well in advance. After that, the Norte is a much quieter walk, and not much in the way of planning is needed except around the cities on...- Rick M
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First Camino
We are all confused. The Norte route starts in Irun. The Camino Frances starts in SJPP. These are two completely different Ways to Santiago, and any advice will be quite different depending upon which of the two routes you are planning to walk.- Rick M
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Advice on baggage transfer
Yes, what you want to do is both possible and quite easy. You can ship your luggage to Santiago via Correos, the Spanish post office, using their Paq Peregrino service that buys you better pricing. Any post office will accept your bag. Correos will also store the bags in Santiago for you, but...- Rick M
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First Camino - Overwhelmed!!!
The theory is quite simple. Hiking poles provide additional stability to the user when walking on uneven ground, AND, when used properly they relieve some percentage of pressure off the user's feet and knees by sharing it with the arms and poles. In practice, the ground is not uneven over 98%...- Rick M
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First Camino - Overwhelmed!!!
April is when I usually walk. Yep, its been cold at times, but also pretty warm at times. Over a month, you will get a bit of everything. As others have pointed out, packing is about LAYERS. You will need a light rain jacket/wind shell, a fleece, and a couple of long sleeve shirts. Some take a...- Rick M
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Filming a Documentary - Camino Frances
Your approach reminds me of Camino Skies, a film from down under about a group walking with grief. We paralleled the group for about a week on the Meseta while they were walking and filming. I will confess to mixed feelings about the whole idea. After meeting most of the players, I could not...- Rick M
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night temperatures Camino del Norte
Thats a good one, so is www.weatherspark.com for exploring climate data.- Rick M
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Life Change Time
The very fact that you posted this means the journey has already begun. I'm sure I speak for many when I say that a Camino is the best way to manage a challenging transition in life between the old way and a new, unfamiliar future. Give yourself time. The Camino isn't going anywhere. It will be...- Rick M
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Camino weather oct/nov
I walked last year at around this time. There were some beautiful days, particularly early on. As you might expect, the cooler weather and an increasing amount of rain are likely as you make your way west. Make sure you have layers, because it might be 5C in the morning, and 20C later in the...- Rick M
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Mid- April, still not sure of route.
Yep, for a first timer, Frances all the way. Great time of year to walk too, lots of pilgrims, but not too many. Be prepared for some cold, rainy days at the start, and some warm sunny stetches later on.- Rick M
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Solo first timer: Camino de Santiago, 28th September 2022
Welcome to the forum Choice is SJPP is totally a matter of preference and budget, the town has many choices. If you want to go "Full Pilgrim", try Beilari. You are not going to be stranded. That time of year, there are still lots of pilgrims, but things start winding down. Book your first...- Rick M
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