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Hi everyone, 2 questions, please:
1) I'm curious if anyone can share their experience of how they dealt with jet lag before starting their journey on The Camino? Did you give yourself a few extra days to recover before starting this and if so, how many? OR did you just deal with it more immediately and take off? If the latter, any issues? I fly out on a Friday night from the USA and will not arrive to SJPP until 7-7:30pm Sunday night - (USA- Paris - next day Paris to Biarritz then shuttle to SJPP). I wonder if I'm being too adventurous thinking I can start on Monday?
2) I am trying to keep my pack as light as possible, but I have a feeling I may choose to have it transported from time to time especially if it is really, really, hot out. I have also been debating if I should have it transported on what seems to be the most grueling day for some (and likely me!) - the 1st day from SJPP to Roncevalles. Thoughts?
As an aside, for the purpose above, I bought this day back for from REI today - I like it because it is very lightweight and it has a compartment for my Camelback bladder which seems critical: https://www.rei.com/product/892074/rei-co-op-flash-18-pack. But I'm still trying to be cognizant of everything I take with me with respect to weight and it's implications. I value everyone's opinion on this forum and I am open to your suggestions if I am thinking about things the right or wrong way.
Thank you everyone!!
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I prefer to keep mine light and keep it with me at all times. For example there have been times where I needed to change out my shoes mid day and I was very glad I had everything with me. Plus it's my life in a bag and I hate to let it out of my sight. There is bag transport available if you need it but why not see how you feel. (...)
"I wouldn't be able to hang out in sjpdp for a day watching others head up the hillFirst time I stayed a night in Paris. Then a night in sjpdp before starting.
I wouldn't be able to hang out in sjpdp for a day watching others head up the hill
Second time we had a couple of nights in Madrid.
My older brother is a very seasoned world traveler and he warned me continuously about jet lag, etc. So I am flying from Chicago getting to CDG around 230pm. My train doesn't leave until 830 am the next morning so I booked a room in Paris for the night. The following morning I'm off to Le Puy via train/bus and have two nights booked in Le Puy. I think these extra rest days will help me immensely. BTW I am sure a lot of you have heard of Airbnb which is a site that offers, rooms, b &b's all over the world. They are great. I think my Paris room is $40 and the Le Puy is about $23 per nite... hosts are screened and monitored."I wouldn't be able to hang out in sjpdp for a day watching others head up the hill" Yes that would be torture for sure.
KangaIf it were me I would book somewhere to sleep the first night in SJPDP, and book at Orisson (or Hunto) for the second night. I'm assuming you plan on walking the Route Napoleon (if not, then plan on staying at the albergue at Valcarlos).
That means you can have a very leisurely first day of walking, with a good late start, having spent a little time enjoying SJPDP. Orisson in only 8 km from SJPDP and Valcarlos (the other route) is about 12km.
I can't make decisions well when I'm jet lagged and sometimes too much hesitation leads to paralysis in new pilgrims. By knowing where you will be sleeping the second night you will have started your camino, be doing some walking (which is good for jet-lag), have a certain gaol and not have to make any major decisions.
Kanga
Can you book accommodation in Orisson from SJPDP once your there ?
Hi everyone, 2 questions, please:
1) I'm curious if anyone can share their experience of how they dealt with jet lag before starting their journey on The Camino? Did you give yourself a few extra days to recover before starting this and if so, how many? OR did you just deal with it more immediately and take off? If the latter, any issues? I fly out on a Friday night from the USA and will not arrive to SJPP until 7-7:30pm Sunday night - (USA- Paris - next day Paris to Biarritz then shuttle to SJPP). I wonder if I'm being too adventurous thinking I can start on Monday?
2) I am trying to keep my pack as light as possible, but I have a feeling I may choose to have it transported from time to time especially if it is really, really, hot out. I have also been debating if I should have it transported on what seems to be the most grueling day for some (and likely me!) - the 1st day from SJPP to Roncevalles. Thoughts?
As an aside, for the purpose above, I bought this day back for from REI today - I like it because it is very lightweight and it has a compartment for my Camelback bladder which seems critical: https://www.rei.com/product/892074/rei-co-op-flash-18-pack. But I'm still trying to be cognizant of everything I take with me with respect to weight and it's implications. I value everyone's opinion on this forum and I am open to your suggestions if I am thinking about things the right or wrong way.
Thank you everyone!!
Hi everyone, 2 questions, please:
1) I'm curious if anyone can share their experience of how they dealt with jet lag before starting their journey on The Camino? Did you give yourself a few extra days to recover before starting this and if so, how many? OR did you just deal with it more immediately and take off? If the latter, any issues? I fly out on a Friday night from the USA and will not arrive to SJPP until 7-7:30pm Sunday night - (USA- Paris - next day Paris to Biarritz then shuttle to SJPP). I wonder if I'm being too adventurous thinking I can start on Monday?
2) I am trying to keep my pack as light as possible, but I have a feeling I may choose to have it transported from time to time especially if it is really, really, hot out. I have also been debating if I should have it transported on what seems to be the most grueling day for some (and likely me!) - the 1st day from SJPP to Roncevalles. Thoughts?
As an aside, for the purpose above, I bought this day back for from REI today - I like it because it is very lightweight and it has a compartment for my Camelback bladder which seems critical: https://www.rei.com/product/892074/rei-co-op-flash-18-pack. But I'm still trying to be cognizant of everything I take with me with respect to weight and it's implications. I value everyone's opinion on this forum and I am open to your suggestions if I am thinking about things the right or wrong way.
Thank you everyone!!
Hi everyone, 2 questions, please:
1) I'm curious if anyone can share their experience of how they dealt with jet lag before starting their journey on The Camino? Did you give yourself a few extra days to recover before starting this and if so, how many? OR did you just deal with it more immediately and take off? If the latter, any issues? I fly out on a Friday night from the USA and will not arrive to SJPP until 7-7:30pm Sunday night - (USA- Paris - next day Paris to Biarritz then shuttle to SJPP). I wonder if I'm being too adventurous thinking I can start on Monday?
2) I am trying to keep my pack as light as possible, but I have a feeling I may choose to have it transported from time to time especially if it is really, really, hot out. I have also been debating if I should have it transported on what seems to be the most grueling day for some (and likely me!) - the 1st day from SJPP to Roncevalles. Thoughts?
As an aside, for the purpose above, I bought this day back for from REI today - I like it because it is very lightweight and it has a compartment for my Camelback bladder which seems critical: https://www.rei.com/product/892074/rei-co-op-flash-18-pack. But I'm still trying to be cognizant of everything I take with me with respect to weight and it's implications. I value everyone's opinion on this forum and I am open to your suggestions if I am thinking about things the right or wrong way.
Thank you everyone!!
I never had to have anything transported, but I carried a very lightweight - less than 3 ounces 10 liter backpack, purchased for less than 5 € at Decathlon, that I used around town after walking. I could have put some heavy items in it to have transported if necessary.I brought a small really light bag to put my things in that I wanted to send ahead. I kept my pack with me as it is comfortable.
You must have had a bad bladder. I've never heard of one breaking like that. They actually are designed to last. I have 3 that have lasted over 15 years of hard use in rugged environments. It is wrong to lead people to think that they don't work, imo.I don't really recommend bladders - they break or pop. They're not designed to last. Once I bought a nice Osprey bladder and it broke after 2 uses. I've given up on them and now I used the water bottle!
You quoted my post but then left the reply blank. If you were referring to me with this reply then you have completely misread my words. I specifically recommended using pack transport if you need to and not worrying about what others think.Just my 10 cents worth but I detect a subtle bias against pack transportation. I would not want people who arrive here, to feel "less than" if they transport a pack forward to that evenings destination.
I am 73 and have peripheral neuropathy which typically affects my hands, forearms and most importantly my feet. Pain in the upper limbs and an altered foot strike ie: the foot doesn't plant on the heel
and roll...it sort of plants and then the rest of the foot flatly hits the surface. Its a pain in the...well a variety of placesEspecially with a hard surface.
Last Oct. I walked from Roncevalles to Sahagun and transported my pack 50 % of the time and had some leg pain at the end. I leave today to complete the trip to Santiago. I have a small duffle bag which I will use to transport a heavier sleeping bag and more clothes for the April weather etc. I have a 24 litre Gregory pack for rain gear, lunch, first aid etc. and other daily needs.
I fear that I have ventured further than 10 cents worth but my memories of the trail are consistent. They are about the magnificent scenery, the wonderful people, the opportunity for "moving meditation" as I traveled through the day. The weight that I carry or not carry on my back will not enhance my new memories.
We walk with and for ourselves. Walk with the grace that you do this for you and do it the best way you can.
I advise AGAINST using alcohol..
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