Jac Jac Taylor
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- 19/05/2013
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Agreed, especially if you're flying into Madrid rather than Paris. Buen Camino!lindseh said:If you're worried about not feeling too rushed, you could consider starting in Pamplona instead.
I have the following timeline in mind to start my trip... I would love for the experts to weigh in!
Current timeline thoughts:
- 1 April 2014 - depart SFO (flight booked)
- 2 April 2014 - arrive in Madrid in the late afternoon
- 3 April to 5 April 2014 - make way from Madrid to SJPP via Pamplona (see Pamplona, get over jet lag)
- 6 April 2014 - start Camino: SJPP to Roncevalles
- 10 May 2014 - depart Madrid (flight booked)
I'm considering trying to end up in Finisterre and then spending a couple of days in Madrid before heading back to US.
My math doesn't really add up! (I don't think!)
Would love your thoughts!
Cheers!
Theresa
Thank you so much everyone. I think it will be a fantastic experience.
I have the following timeline in mind to start my trip... I would love for the experts to weigh in!
Current timeline thoughts:
- 1 April 2014 - depart SFO (flight booked)
- 2 April 2014 - arrive in Madrid in the late afternoon
- 3 April to 5 April 2014 - make way from Madrid to SJPP via Pamplona (see Pamplona, get over jet lag)
- 6 April 2014 - start Camino: SJPP to Roncevalles
- 10 May 2014 - depart Madrid (flight booked)
I'm considering trying to end up in Finisterre and then spending a couple of days in Madrid before heading back to US.
My math doesn't really add up! (I don't think!)
Would love your thoughts!
Cheers!
Theresa
Hi everybody,
I've booked my el camino trip for may this year. I'm travelling from Australia. Have I booked enough time to complete the walk of st James from SJPP to Santiago de Compostela?
Will this be an enjoyable walk in 30 days or a treacherous, rushed trek?
I'm packing nice and light, didn't plan on taking trekking poles, and have been told this time of year will be quiet pretty.
Theresa:
I think your plan is good but you might want to consider traveling straight through to Pamplona on April 2nd if you arrive in the morning. If you do there is a private Albergue that will pick you up, provide a room, feed you and transport the next day to SJPdP. Then spend another day or two before starting out on your journey, possibly even April 5th. Thirty three days is enough time to walk the Frances. That is 24km's or 15 miles a day. I suggest you start slowly, listen to locals regarding weather, pack light and let the Camino dictate the rest. There are many sections on the Meseta where you will probably be able to walk longer distances. Just let weather and you body be your guide as to pace and distance each day. I have walked this season the last four years. The weather can be very unpredictable.
Ultreya,
Joe
PS: You might even have time to go to Finisterre
Thank you. I've received confirmation that Corazon Puro, http://www.corazonpuro.es, will be able to pick me up on 2 April 2014. I will be in SJPP on 3 April 2014 and will
Here is my updated timeline based on what I've learned in the last day:
- 2 April - arrive in Madrid, travel to Pamplona, and stay at Corazon Puro.
- 3 April - arrive in SJPP and spend the day acclimating, handling a few odds and ends (passport, knife, etc), and meeting pilgrims!
- 4 April - Day 1: begin walk to Roncevalles (on my last trip from US to Europe, the 2nd morning was where I felt the most jet lag, so this is a goal)
- 5 April - Day 2..
- 4 May - Day 31: Santiago de Compostella
- 7 May - Day 34: Finisterre (if my body, the weather, and the camino permit!)
- 8 May - All day travel back to Madrid
- 9 May - Day in Madrid
- 10 May - Fly back to US
Part of the fun is the constant change! I have no illusions that I can lock into any schedule or make anything happen!
If the Pyrenees are covered in snow and walking over them isn't an option, I may opt to begin in Pamplona... it's all up in the air! I love it!
The perfect time frame , you will see and experience much in the villages/towns/cities.
Magnesium for the knees mate and have a wonderful walk.
David
Hi Jac Jac,, dont know if you have started the camino yet,but you should be able to do the walk in 30 days,the first few days may be slow, but you will get a lot faster and fitter as you go,I did it back in 2010 in 37 days,but started in Lourdes,and had a rest day in Burgos, mind you I was younger then than now only 65, good luck,I am going back for another go late June,,you may just be getting near the end,as I start.Hi everybody,
I've booked my el camino trip for may this year. I'm travelling from Australia. Have I booked enough time to complete the walk of st James from SJPP to Santiago de Compostela?
Will this be an enjoyable walk in 30 days or a treacherous, rushed trek?
I'm packing nice and light, didn't plan on taking trekking poles, and have been told this time of year will be quiet pretty.
Hi, you can do it in 30 day's but when something happens you have to make longer walkes per day and no rest day's. When I 'm finish my Camino in about 2,5 weeks i did it in 37 day's nice and easy. Plenty of time to do some site seeing in the places you visit. But this is my opinion. Wish you a Buen Camino, Peter.Hi everybody,
I've booked my el camino trip for may this year. I'm travelling from Australia. Have I booked enough time to complete the walk of st James from SJPP to Santiago de Compostela?
Will this be an enjoyable walk in 30 days or a treacherous, rushed trek?
I'm packing nice and light, didn't plan on taking trekking poles, and have been told this time of year will be quiet pretty.
Hey, pilgrims this thread was started in March of 2013. That does not take away from the subject and personally I would plan on 40 days to allow for injuries, rest days, rain and getting to know Santiago and some other places along the way.
A lot of water under the bridge in the last 2 and a half years Biarritzdon.
Could be still up there.
I love the 40-45 days to the coast and a holiday after and during.
Long way to travel on a time frame.
Thornley, would taking more than 45 days be advised? I plan to go on to Finnesterre (sp?). I am booking my flight very soon. My time is not limited as I am retired.
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