Barbara from Santa Barbara

[Barobins]

Hi,
I am planning on starting from Pamplona on October 21...I couldn’t figure out how to add myself to the calendar. I am very nervous and traveling solo and would love to meet people!

 

[Deleted member 67185]

Hi, Barbra, and a warm welcome to the Forum.

You can find instructions on how to use the Calendar here. Feel free to ask questions or talk about your concerns as they occur

Have a wonderful Camino.

 

[Vacajoe]

The Camino Frances will remind you of California....500 years ago! . You won’t be walking alone, though, since plenty of pilgrims still out there in October

 

[nycwalking]

The Camino Frances will remind you of California....500 years ago! . You won’t be walking alone, though, since plenty of pilgrims still out there in October

Exactly!

When you walk along the meseta during fall; it is a beautiful California sun burnt brown.

Once in Galicia the landscape is Northern, California green.

Buen camino from farther down south.

 

[Former member 49149]

Hi,
I am planning on starting from Pamplona on October 21...I couldn’t figure out how to add myself to the calendar. I am very nervous and traveling solo and would love to meet people!

Welcome, Barbara. You will certainly meet people! Your first day is a lovely one, just mind your step on the way down from el Perdón. If the lavender is not finished, take a little sprig as you pass through Obanos...

 

[KinkyOne]

The Camino Frances will remind you of California....500 years ago! . You won’t be walking alone, though, since plenty of pilgrims still out there in October

Were there bars at every 5km in California in 1519? Opened in October of 1519???

Just sayin

 

[Caligal]

Hola Barbara, i am from Ojai on the Frances now, in Castrojeriz. Nothing to be nervous about. Also walking solo so far nothing but wonderful walking, people and food! Just go with the flow and ENJOY!! Buen Camino

 

[carryoncouple]

Hi,
I am planning on starting from Pamplona on October 21...I couldn’t figure out how to add myself to the calendar. I am very nervous and traveling solo and would love to meet people!

Many are nervous at the start, traveling solo or not. That will go quickly as you are welcomed to the Camino. Happy trails from a longtime Santa Barbaran!

 

[jascreative]

Hi Barbara, what an exciting adventure you're going to have! No worries, though, there'll be plenty of other peregrinos to meet & walk with if you choose. Walking solo for some stretches can be a wonderful experience too -- Savor each day & the discoveries it brings!
Buen Camino from a San Diegan, Amanda

 

[owms2323]

Welcome, Barbara. You will certainly meet people! Your first day is a lovely one, just mind your step on the way down from el Perdón. If the lavender is not finished, take a little sprig as you pass through Obanos...View attachment 64868

Obanos has a lovely community dinner if you overnight there.

 

[Dean West]

Hello Barbara.... not sure when you’ll get this. I’m on the camino now. Started Oct 18 from St Jean but have had to take some rest days do to a bad boot lace tie that allowed my toes to rub up on the front of my boots and blister under a couple toes. I’m likely restarting from My couple days of rest in Najera tomorrow (October 30th). Message me here and maybe we can share a meal.
Dean from Canada

 

[Barobins]

Hello Barbara.... not sure when you’ll get this. I’m on the camino now. Started Oct 18 from St Jean but have had to take some rest days do to a bad boot lace tie that allowed my toes to rub up on the front of my boots and blister under a couple toes. I’m likely restarting from My couple days of rest in Najera tomorrow (October 30th). Message me here and maybe we can share a meal.
Dean from Canada

 

[Barobins]

Dean,
I’m in Belorado tonight. I have no idea about tomorrow!

 

[Dean West]

Dean,
I’m in Belorado tonight. I have no idea about tomorrow!

Brilliant!! You are ahead of me now! I’m only going to Azofra tomorrow with the way these toes are. Going to be doing short days until they get sorted and the nails come off. My long days are about 25-30km tops. How’s the trip been so far?

 

[RJM]

The Camino Frances will remind you of California....500 years ago! . You won’t be walking alone, though, since plenty of pilgrims still out there in October

That is true. Quite a bit of the terrain of the Frances reminded me of California.