Hi Genevievala,
You are lucky you can start sooner. My friend is in the field of education and we are planning to leave when when her summer begins. I work for my husband, so I have a lot of flexibility. We are thinking of Orisson for the first stop. Also, planning on bicycling the meseta. For the heat I plan to bring a cooling neck tie. It has gel in it that keeps you cool. You have to soak it in water for 30 minutes prior. Helps keep your heart rate down, too. This is our first camino. Is this your second? How many advance reservations do you plan? I was thinking only of St. Jean PIed de Port, Orisson, and Santiago on July 24 and 25th for reservations. Much easier to cancel a reservation sometimes than to get one at the last minute. Orisson makes you pay in advance. I got the reso but I didn't pay yet. Must pay to confirm, but you can't get your money back. You look muy joven. My amiga y yo son viejas! ha ha. yes, i like to compare notes. Do you have any recommendations for ways to get to SJPDP? There are several options. Will probably go with the lowest air fare. buen camino!