Bill2florida

[Bill2florida]

After a couple of years I have finally committed to this journey. I don't really understand, but I feel called to do this. It is hard to explain being thius excited about something I don't fully understand. From USA May 7th, I arrive Paris on May 8th AM then fly Biarritz and train to SJPdP. Should begin May 9th and hope to meet many of you on the way to Santiago. And thank you to past perigrinos for your posts, very helpful. ~ Buen camino...

 

[Rich1]

Hi Bill - I know what you mean by calling
For a year or so, I have been considering a way (!) of celebrating my 50th birthday. A few week ago it came to me.....the Camino de Santiago. I aim to arrive in Santiago de Compostella on May 28th - my birthday.
It absolutely feels like the right thing to be doing

Buen Camino

 

[SeaHorse]

I planned to be on top of Pyrenees on my 50th but more convenient planning is to be there a few days before. Good anyway.

 

[natefaith]

Happy Birthday, @Rich1 and @SeaHorse ! It will be a birthday to remember . And Buen Camino, @Bill2florida !! Enjoy all the planning and may the Camino be more fulfilling than you can even imagine right now.

Take care,
Faith

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

After a couple of years I have finally committed to this journey. I don't really understand, but I feel called to do this. It is hard to explain being thius excited about something I don't fully understand. From USA May 7th, I arrive Paris on May 8th AM then fly Biarritz and train to SJPdP. Should begin May 9th and hope to meet many of you on the way to Santiago. And thank you to past perigrinos for your posts, very helpful. ~ Buen camino...

Hy Bill , you will have a great time. Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[wayfarer]

Welcome Bill, have a great Camino.

 

[petitewalker]

After a couple of years I have finally committed to this journey. I don't really understand, but I feel called to do this. It is hard to explain being thius excited about something I don't fully understand. From USA May 7th, I arrive Paris on May 8th AM then fly Biarritz and train to SJPdP. Should begin May 9th and hope to meet many of you on the way to Santiago. And thank you to past perigrinos for your posts, very helpful. ~ Buen camino...

Hi Bill,
Just a thought, but you probably won't be arriving in SJPDP till evening. I would spend the 9th in St. Jean and begin walking on the 10th, especially if you are going over the Pyrennese in one day. St Jean is a beautiful village and the extra day will get you over a little jet lag and give you time to pick up any last minute items you might need.

 

[la tulipe]

Hi Bill2florida, I will be at SJPDP on the 9th, and will be celebrating my birthday end of June in Santiago.

 

[la tulipe]

Oops! forgot to let you know my age: Celebrating my 71st birthday in Santiago.

 

[NualaOC]

After a couple of years I have finally committed to this journey. I don't really understand, but I feel called to do this. It is hard to explain being thius excited about something I don't fully understand. From USA May 7th, I arrive Paris on May 8th AM then fly Biarritz and train to SJPdP. Should begin May 9th and hope to meet many of you on the way to Santiago. And thank you to past perigrinos for your posts, very helpful. ~ Buen camino...

Welcome Bill and Buen Camino! It will be a journey to remember.

 

[naplesdon]

Oops! forgot to let you know my age: Celebrating my 71st birthday in Santiago.

Damn, I'm only doing my 69th birthday this year. La Tulip (aka avatar Snoopy) you are a very lucky person.

 

[Suzanne S.]

@Bill2florida , Welcome and Buen Camino! I am walking my first time beginning May 1 from SJPP. I am celebrating my 60th, which I had in December. You may indeed catch up with me so be sure to say hello as you fly by!

 

[Bill2florida]

Hi Bill,
Just a thought, but you probably won't be arriving in SJPDP till evening. I would spend the 9th in St. Jean and begin walking on the 10th, especially if you are going over the Pyrennese in one day. St Jean is a beautiful village and the extra day will get you over a little jet lag and give you time to pick up any last minute items you might need.

Thank you. something I may consider.

 

[Bill2florida]

Thank you. something I may consider.

What is your thought of SJPdP then Orrison the first day?

 

[Suzanne S.]

That's a what I'm doing.

 

[petitewalker]

What is your thought of SJPdP then Orrison the first day?

If yoyucan get a bed at Orisson, that is the best choice. Tje place is amazing and a great way to start the Camino

 

[Bill2florida]

That's a what I'm doing.

Are you flying Easy Jet out of Charles de Gaulle to Biarritz? I should arrive 12:20 on the 8th and hoping to catch train or bus to SJPdP.
I hope all goes well for you, little complicated getting there. Buen Camino

 

[Suzanne S.]

Are you flying Easy Jet out of Charles de Gaulle to Biarritz? I should arrive 12:20 on the 8th and hoping to catch train or bus to SJPdP.
I hope all goes well for you, little complicated getting there. Buen Camino

Thanks! My flight gets into Paris at 12:55 pm, leaving me with little time to get the train to Bayonne that day so, yes, Easy Jet to Biarritz, unless the impending strike cancels the flight. Then I regroup, spend a night in Paris, train to Biarritz, and Express Bourricot to SJPP, only a day later. Hopefully, I can stick with my original plan, but it's good to have a back-up!

My current date to begin walking is May 1.