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  1. dutchpilgrim

    Class of 2012

    Brilliant, Lydia, Thanks for the laugh. Ultreya, Carli Di Bortolo.
  2. dutchpilgrim

    Class of 2012

    Wow... The eldest pilgrim ever!! :mrgreen: Ultreya, Carli Di Bortolo
  3. dutchpilgrim

    Toronto senior 79, female plans walk Sarria to Santiago

    Hi Koby, Why a group tour? Infrastructure is excellent on the Camino. Reservation will not be necessary. There is lots, and lots of accommodation. And why such a small part? I met an elder lady from Australia, Veronica, age 70+ She said to me: "You know, I only walk 10 miles a day, but I'll...
  4. dutchpilgrim

    Leaving St. Jean Pied de Port on March 17th for Roncesvalles

    Hi, Check with the local people, at the pilgrims' office, the day before set-off. They know best. Ultreya, Carli Di Bortolo.
  5. dutchpilgrim

    Starting March 2011

    Hi Piet, Expect all kinds of weather in that time of year. Be prepared for snow, rain, wind at your start, and even heat on the meseta. Dress in layers. Take a warm sleeping bag which you can use as a blanket (eventually with a blanket, that really makes a lot of difference). Take a poncho...
  6. dutchpilgrim

    Finding a walking companion

    Hi nomad7890 Take this in consideration: walking faster than your own natural speed might induce injuries, walking slower brings boredom and/or forces your companion to walk faster than his own natural speed. So my advice is: find a walking mate that walks the same natural speed as you do. Find...
  7. dutchpilgrim

    Advice on best time and route.

    And as far as I know, the route from le Puy is the "busiest" chemin in France, every day a few pilgrims Less travelled are the roads from Vezelay, Tours and Arles. Ultreya, Carli Di Bortolo.
  8. dutchpilgrim

    will it be cold by mid November?

    Hi, I also did walk oktober and november, ending november 25. All kinds of weather, cold and hot, rain, mist and sun. Never alone, always a few pilgrims. A few albergues will be closed, mostly that is communicated at the albergues beforehand. One track might need some extra attention: between...

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