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Hello all, I've been feeling the pull to do the camino since my first visit to northern Spain 10 years ago. It has really intensified over the last year and I've been trying to plan a time when I can take a full six weeks and get the most from the experience. All of a sudden, I find myself with 3 weeks off this August and other personal reasons have really got me thinking that I should just go now. That said, with the shorter time frame, I'd probably plan to start in Leon. My question is: for my first camino experience, is it better to wait until I can take more time and start in SJPDP or Pamplona (which might not be for another year or more?) Another factor is that with August just around the corner, I won't really have time for much training... Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Hi Arlene, I would say go for it, from Leon is it a 2/3 week walk to Santiago. And when you have more time you can come back to the Camino and begin your second journey in Sjpdp.Hello all, I've been feeling the pull to do the camino since my first visit to northern Spain 10 years ago. It has really intensified over the last year and I've been trying to plan a time when I can take a full six weeks and get the most from the experience. All of a sudden, I find myself with 3 weeks off this August and other personal reasons have really got me thinking that I should just go now. That said, with the shorter time frame, I'd probably plan to start in Leon. My question is: for my first camino experience, is it better to wait until I can take more time and start in SJPDP or Pamplona (which might not be for another year or more?) Another factor is that with August just around the corner, I won't really have time for much training... Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Hello all, I've been feeling the pull to do the camino since my first visit to northern Spain 10 years ago. It has really intensified over the last year and I've been trying to plan a time when I can take a full six weeks and get the most from the experience. All of a sudden, I find myself with 3 weeks off this August and other personal reasons have really got me thinking that I should just go now. That said, with the shorter time frame, I'd probably plan to start in Leon. My question is: for my first camino experience, is it better to wait until I can take more time and start in SJPDP or Pamplona (which might not be for another year or more?) Another factor is that with August just around the corner, I won't really have time for much training... Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Forget the training, get a backpack, put a pair of shoes you feel well in and book your flight!Thanks...a bunch of things have come together to make this seem like the right time. I'm a little worried about training time/ breaking in shoes, etc. but I'm definitely inclined to 'seize the day' as you all suggest.
Hello all, I've been feeling the pull to do the camino since my first visit to northern Spain 10 years ago. It has really intensified over the last year and I've been trying to plan a time when I can take a full six weeks and get the most from the experience. All of a sudden, I find myself with 3 weeks off this August and other personal reasons have really got me thinking that I should just go now. That said, with the shorter time frame, I'd probably plan to start in Leon. My question is: for my first camino experience, is it better to wait until I can take more time and start in SJPDP or Pamplona (which might not be for another year or more?) Another factor is that with August just around the corner, I won't really have time for much training... Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Dear Arlene
I am in the same boat. I've been working like crazy and haven't come to a standstill and something just drove me to get a ticket and land in Spain. Now or never. I have 3 weeks and will hopefully start in San Sebastian. I got my shoes a day before flying out. I firmly reckon that one day is now. ( but that is just me.) This will be my first Camino or part of it and I realised when I landed I am doing it for me and to take it at my own pace. I'm nervous although I've travelled a fair bit but this is something I've never done before. I'm not a walker at all!
Have an amazing time and Then Camino!!
Bella
Hello all, I've been feeling the pull to do the camino since my first visit to northern Spain 10 years ago. It has really intensified over the last year and I've been trying to plan a time when I can take a full six weeks and get the most from the experience. All of a sudden, I find myself with 3 weeks off this August and other personal reasons have really got me thinking that I should just go now. That said, with the shorter time frame, I'd probably plan to start in Leon. My question is: for my first camino experience, is it better to wait until I can take more time and start in SJPDP or Pamplona (which might not be for another year or more?) Another factor is that with August just around the corner, I won't really have time for much training... Thanks for any advice you can offer.
@Arlene73
I always think that the two most important things to bring on any Camino is TIME & MONEY. Too many peregrinos are rushed because they don´t have enough time to walk what they wanna walk. And too many peregrinos are on a very tight budget. IMHO I think it´s better to come when one has enough time to walk what they wanna walk and better to come when one has the money needed and can spend without thinking ...... "I´m running low on cash."
The Camino is a life time adventure for most. It´s better to walk it in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
Whatever you decide , do enjoy your walk.
Ondo Ibili !
@Arlene73
I always think that the two most important things to bring on any Camino is TIME & MONEY. Too many peregrinos are rushed because they don´t have enough time to walk what they wanna walk. And too many peregrinos are on a very tight budget. IMHO I think it´s better to come when one has enough time to walk what they wanna walk and better to come when one has the money needed and can spend without thinking ...... "I´m running low on cash."
The Camino is a life time adventure for most. It´s better to walk it in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
Whatever you decide , do enjoy your walk.
Ondo Ibili !
I would definitely go, I have a month off early 2016 and I am making plans for my camino , but March gone I had a few unexpected days off and decided on very short notice to sample the camino .I just went from SJPDP to Roncesvalles and the Napoleon route was closed due to bad weather but I was told it was clear as far as Orrison so day one I walked to Orrison and back to SJPDP in splendid weather I had the road to myself the whole day stayed overnight in SJPDP then took the Valcarlos route to Roncesvalles stayed overnight then back to SJPDP it was an amazing few days I have fallen in Love with SJPDP best decision I have ever made and can't wait to start out for real next timeHello all, I've been feeling the pull to do the camino since my first visit to northern Spain 10 years ago. It has really intensified over the last year and I've been trying to plan a time when I can take a full six weeks and get the most from the experience. All of a sudden, I find myself with 3 weeks off this August and other personal reasons have really got me thinking that I should just go now. That said, with the shorter time frame, I'd probably plan to start in Leon. My question is: for my first camino experience, is it better to wait until I can take more time and start in SJPDP or Pamplona (which might not be for another year or more?) Another factor is that with August just around the corner, I won't really have time for much training... Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Absolutely right, Travellingman.Well, that's OK up to a point, but those of us who came to the camino later in life don't have so much time left.
Of course the camino will still be there next year, and in future years, but I might not be!! So definitely a case of gathering rosebuds today, despite time and money constraints.......
Hello all, I've been feeling the pull to do the camino since my first visit to northern Spain 10 years ago. It has really intensified over the last year and I've been trying to plan a time when I can take a full six weeks and get the most from the experience. All of a sudden, I find myself with 3 weeks off this August and other personal reasons have really got me thinking that I should just go now. That said, with the shorter time frame, I'd probably plan to start in Leon. My question is: for my first camino experience, is it better to wait until I can take more time and start in SJPDP or Pamplona (which might not be for another year or more?) Another factor is that with August just around the corner, I won't really have time for much training... Thanks for any advice you can offer.
how do you know you will have a "later time"??Hello all, I've been feeling the pull to do the camino since my first visit to northern Spain 10 years ago. It has really intensified over the last year and I've been trying to plan a time when I can take a full six weeks and get the most from the experience. All of a sudden, I find myself with 3 weeks off this August and other personal reasons have really got me thinking that I should just go now. That said, with the shorter time frame, I'd probably plan to start in Leon. My question is: for my first camino experience, is it better to wait until I can take more time and start in SJPDP or Pamplona (which might not be for another year or more?) Another factor is that with August just around the corner, I won't really have time for much training... Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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