13weeks to go and nervous questions

[DeniseT]

ok
So fly into Biarritz 29th may , my plan is to detour to the beaches here and have a good dip after a long flight from Australia, then SOMEHOW leave Biarritz around 5pm and SOMEHOW get to SJPDP and stay for two nights , anyone recommend a awesome accomadation ( strong culture vibe and last luxuries ) traveling by my self.
Meet up with friends and we leave SJPDP 1st June for our 40 day stroll.
Another couple questions
1. Do i need waters purifier tablets if drinking town water.
2. Still debating what clothes I take I only plan two sets, and a dinner sarong !!!
3. What Trpe of heat is Spain's ours in summer can be over thirty degrees with crappy humidity, will June walking be similiar???
4. I am trying to work with packing 6kilos , will a 1 litre camel bladder be enough for, essentials only, but what is essentials. I bought a tarp poncho sea to summit but was peeved to find out there is lighter ones rrrr
See starting to get nervous, I am bigger mature lass, and walking walking walking, core work, have knees and back issues so my Nordiac poles been amazing support.
"Bill and Ben the power pole men " will be my massive support aboviously not walking the Nordiac way on the walk ,
Should I change poles????
Way to many questions

 

[Deleted member 3000]

The water is fine without purification.
Two sets of clothes works well.
Hot AND humid at times.
Poncho is a matter of taste. Sea to Summit is as light as they come.
True Nordic poles may not be a good choice.

 

[Kent Davis]

Number 1 is a definite no
Number 2, 2 sets of clothes means a lot of washing; some days you may want to where more than one set; I would highly advise at least one more set
Another reason for extra clothes is the humidity
6 kilos will be a minimalist approach; I think that is easier for the experienced hikers/walkers - I would figure out what is reasonable starting with 3 outfits. Sea to Summit make good products.
Did not use poles so no input
Have a great time!

 

[trecile]

Instead of rushing to SJPDP, why not spend a night in Biarritz?
I walked in some pretty hot weather last August - 35c, but it wasn't humid. I don't think that northern Spain is known for humidity.

 

[poogeyejr]

Instead of rushing to SJPDP, why not spend a night in Biarritz?

I spent some time on this coast in January and would support this idea whole heartedly!

 

[gerardcarey]

Recommended by a fellow pilgrim and very close to the beach and downtown Biarritz. Small but very enjoyable.
A little treat for me after long flights from Australia.
Not budget pricing but not top end either.
http://www.petithotel-biarritz.com/en/
Regards
Gerard

 

[C clearly]

1. Do i need waters purifier tablets if drinking town water.
2. Still debating what clothes I take I only plan two sets, and a dinner sarong !!!
3. What Trpe of heat is Spain's ours in summer can be over thirty degrees with crappy humidity, will June walking be similiar???
4. I am trying to work with packing 6kilos , will a 1 litre camel bladder be enough for, essentials only, but what is essentials. I bought a tarp poncho sea to summit but was peeved to find out there is lighter ones rrrr

1. No water purifying needed.
2. Don't take "2 sets" except for underwear and socks (in summer, wear one and wash/dry one). Everything else should be layers that you combine for different conditions, and can select one shirt and pants to wear while your laundry is drying.
3. Heat. I can't help on that.
4. 6 kg should be plenty. Essentials are: shoes, socks, walking layers, something to keep you warm in the evenings when you wash your walking clothes, rain gear, bedding could be lightweight sleeping bag or liner in the summer.

 

[naplesdon]

Heat and humidity in June is highly unlikely and by the end of your 40+ days you will have arrived in the cool environs of Galacia.
Besides Petit Hotel there is an albergue not very far from the Biarritz Gare that caters to lots of the surfing crowd. It is convenient to shops and transportation not very far off the southern beaches.

 

[JLWV]

About heat and humidity you cn get climatological data at this adress: http://www.aemet.es/es/serviciosclimaticos/datosclimatologicos/valoresclimatologicos
but of course these are only statistics....

 

[t2andreo]

Heat and humidity in June is highly unlikely and by the end of your 40+ days you will have arrived in the cool environs of Galacia.
Besides Petit Hotel there is an albergue not very far from the Biarritz Gare that caters to lots of the surfing crowd. It is convenient to shops and transportation not very far off the southern beaches.

You can take Don's input "to the bank." He has a small flat in Biarritz, and lived there for several years. The flat is rented out. Don is presently "pet sitting" in a small village on the Meseta for a friend. But, he is an expert on Biarritz.

There are several great ideas above, but Gerard and Don's inputs are worth considering. Biarritz proper is a bit high-end, but it is a bus ride from the train station (gate) in Bayonne or the next stop on the line from Bayonne.

The Biarritz public beaches are nice and there are usually a fair number of surfers there. The surf here attracts a surfer sub-culture similar to that in OZ or other surfing locales around the world.

BTW, and this addresses your other post, virtually the entire local train (TER #62) from Bayonne to St. Jean will be filled with pilgrims starting out. Just pick someone out along the way and start to build your "Camino family."

I hope this helps.