Cath Webber
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- My plan is to walk the Camino de Santiago from the start to the finish in April 2016. I will be walking with a friend who is French and myself I am from Brisbane in Australia!
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Thanks for the response Al the Optimist, I think Ive already decided on my sock choice lol, being Australian it would have to be Merino......Read the forum, read the forum. Ask any question you want, repeat. Most would say decide on sock choice then get oversized comfortable boots. Walk, walk, walk. Decide on smaller bag than you first feel appropriate. Try it for comfort. Walk, walk, walk this time with bag, building up weight carried slowly. Try not to over plan or over buy. When contemplating a purchase hesitate and reconsider. Never buy on impulse. Remember one thing - you will either before or soon into your walk discard something you thought essential. Enjoy our company - it's a great way to get fears any settle them before your off. We are a companionable bunch and a true flavour of what you will find on your Camino. Best of luck Cath.
Very appropriate considering that Merino were smuggled out of Spain into England in the first place. So you will be returning some of it home.
Hi Cath
Awesome thanks frasert, best of luck on your way, 12 months to prepare surely it cant be that hard lolHi Cath
I'm from Gold Coast and on Camino now. Great time of year to choose as you'll enjoy the cooler climes. Good luck with training as you can walk shorter days and build up your stamina.
I just took 6 days to get from my start in Leon to Ponferrada and now feel ready for some longer days.
The forum is great for advice especially packing lists etc
Good luck
Hi Cath, welcome to this wonderful forum family. What ever you want to know you can ask here. It is a great time off the year to walk the Camino, according to my wife and a lot of other pilgrims.Hello all, my name is Cath and I live in Brisbane Australia.....I have decided to walk the Camino this time next year, Im already very very excited, nervous but excited, in fact it has given me a new focus in my life. I have always enjoyed walking my dogs and have a reasonable level of fitness. I guess I would be interested to know how everyone began their preparation physically for it, as I have 12 months to prepare, thankyou in advance and I really look forward to being part of this forum xx
Hello Renato. wish you a Buen Camino, Peter.I will be thre on April 21 2016
Hi Stephen , you plan to walk in the same period as I this year. I had great weather along my journey, but that is no garantee for next year. Wish you happy planning and a Buen Camino, Peter.Hi Cath,
How is the training going?
I am just starting out on my Camino adventure, due for retirement end of October and my plan is to get myself (feet) in a fit enough state by April 2016 to do the Camino.
Read all the forums, researched equipment, socks, decided merino was best. Started in July walking every morning, now up to 8 km with a 1/2 pack on the the back.
Got training all through the British winter to look forward to. If I can manage that then a stroll in Spain in the April sunshine will be well worth it.
Seems the golden rule is pack light and ask the question "do I really need xyz.......".
So best of luck and keep smiling that seems to help a lot, you never know you may overtake me on one of those April days..........lol
The longer I leave it the less time I will have as the I start walking at the end of April regardless of how fit or unfit I am!!Hi Stephen, my training had been going great guns until I got an awful flu and ended up in hospital. I have yet to make my miraculous comeback but me thinks it could be this weekend!!! Wish me well lol
The longer I leave it the less time I will have as the I start walking at the end of April regardless of how fit or unfit I am!!
Do what you can; it will all help. Buen camino!Hi Stephen, my training had been going great guns until I got an awful flu and ended up in hospital. I have yet to make my miraculous comeback but me thinks it could be this weekend!!! Wish me well lol
Hi Cath, just checking how you are and how the training is going.......still on for April 2016....... Buen camino..Hi Stephen, my training had been going great guns until I got an awful flu and ended up in hospital. I have yet to make my miraculous comeback but me thinks it could be this weekend!!! Wish me well lol
Howdy Cath, I and friend Craig will be going "walk about" on the French Way a few days before you. Maybe our paths will cross. Like Al said, keep reading this forum. It keeps you up to date on everything Camino. Look for 2 old yanks going slow and having way to much fun while sober. I'll buy you a cold one. Buen CaminoI will be thre on April 21 2016
Hi Stephen, Yes my training is going slowly but is going, seem to have had one thing after another with illness this year which has made it difficult but like I said before I am now meeting my French friend in Paris in April and from there we will be heading south to start the camino after visiting her family so its definetely happening!! I am sooooo excited and my fitness is reasonable now so Im sure by then it will be even betterHi Cath, just checking how you are and how the training is going.......still on for April 2016....... Buen camino..
Awesome thank you so much for your replyHi Cath, I am planning to make my second attempt at completing the Camino Frances in April 2016. My first walk, starting April 8, 2015 was punctuated by a serious stomach bug! I was hoping to start in March next time however I see that the Route Napoleon will not open until April 1st and I wouldn't want to miss that challenge. Brisbane is also my home town. I'd be glad to help if you have any questions. Buen Camino!
Hi Stephen, Yes my training is going slowly but is going, seem to have had one thing after another with illness this year which has made it difficult but like I said before I am now meeting my French friend in Paris in April and from there we will be heading south to start the camino after visiting her family so its definetely happening!! I am sooooo excited and my fitness is reasonable now so Im sure by then it will be even better
Hello all, my name is Cath and I live in Brisbane Australia.....I have decided to walk the Camino this time next year, Im already very very excited, nervous but excited, in fact it has given me a new focus in my life. I have always enjoyed walking my dogs and have a reasonable level of fitness. I guess I would be interested to know how everyone began their preparation physically for it, as I have 12 months to prepare, thankyou in advance and I really look forward to being part of this forum xx
Hi Cath, I am another Aussie (Perth) heading to SJPdP in April - I'm also another Cath! Went to my travel agent yesterday and have flight on hold for 11 April arriving St Jean on the 13th (Perth/Paris/Biarritz/St Jean). I'm pretty certain this is when I will travel, just giving it some thought over the next day or so. Once it's booked then I'm totally committed. I also started planning my Camino around April of this year (although I have thought about it for eight years) and have thoroughly enjoyed the reading/planning thus far, now it's only six months to go. Family and friends glaze over a little when the word Camino is mentioned! I will be travelling alone so it will be nice to know (having read this thread) that there will be many others out there at the same time. I am doing regular walks 10-20km, sometimes with my pack (6kg) and sometimes without, I also have been doing Pilates for about 15 years which I love and am back in the pool now the weather is nice so hopefully will be prepared. I am going to get a Forum Member Badge for my backpack so look out for it. Like you, I am super-excited, hope to see you and your friend out there. Buen CaminoHi Stephen, Yes my training is going slowly but is going, seem to have had one thing after another with illness this year which has made it difficult but like I said before I am now meeting my French friend in Paris in April and from there we will be heading south to start the camino after visiting her family so its definetely happening!! I am sooooo excited and my fitness is reasonable now so Im sure by then it will be even better
Buen Camino Nanumea, I'll be about 10 days behind youI just bought my plane ticket to Madrid for 4th of April 2016. I'm not sure how and when I will reach St. Jean, but apparently I will start my Camino in early April as well
That's about when I plan to start. Haven't bought a ticket yet tho.I just bought my plane ticket to Madrid for 4th of April 2016. I'm not sure how and when I will reach St. Jean, but apparently I will start my Camino in early April as well
Hi Thao, Since you are new to the forum you might not be aware that the Route de Napoleon across the Pyrenees from SJPdP to Roncesvalles will not be open until April 1. There is always the alternative Route Valcarlos if you need to start earlier. Buen Camino.I'm new to this forum and will be beginning my Camino in Late March 2016! I'm so excited to find this site and to see that there are so many people doing it the same time that I am!
Hi Thao, Since you are new to the forum you might not be aware that the Route de Napoleon across the Pyrenees from SJPdP to Roncesvalles will not be open until April 1. There is always the alternative Route Valcarlos if you need to start earlier. Buen Camino.
You're welcome, Thao. I am planning to have Easter in Paris again in 2016 and then start from SJPdP on or around April 1. The Louvre is magnificent, and the Musee d'Orsay is wonderful if you have time. So much to see and do in Paris, and if you walk everywhere it keeps you fit for the Camino. Enjoy!Hey JMac56! Thank you so much for letting me know! I wasn't aware of this and am so glad because I wanted to spend some time in Paris and see the Louvre! This might work out perfectly if the Napoleon route opens exactly on April 1st!
You're welcome, Thao. I am planning to have Easter in Paris again in 2016 and then start from SJPdP on or around April 1. The Louvre is magnificent, and the Musee d'Orsay is wonderful if you have time. So much to see and do in Paris, and if you walk everywhere it keeps you fit for the Camino. Enjoy!
and I will be one day behind youBuen Camino Nanumea, I'll be about 10 days behind you
Hi I will also be walking the Camino (Frances) from start to finish in April 2016 (haven´t decided yet if I start the 1st or the 10th). I hope to get some tips here, things to think about and if I get in touch with people walking during the same time it would be great!
Go the first week of April just prepare for rain. Each year is different so pack warm. Prepare for warm weather as well. It is a rollercoster as you never know what you will get but it is a nice amount of Pilgrims. The plants are very green. The workers are fresh along the way. Very positive time along the Camino.Hi I will also be walking the Camino (Frances) from start to finish in April 2016 (haven´t decided yet if I start the 1st or the 10th). I hope to get some tips here, things to think about and if I get in touch with people walking during the same time it would be great!
Very worth the extra days to Finnesterre. Very powerful amazing way to end. You will not regret it.Hi all, I booked my flight into Madrid April 24, 2016 through til June 3rd planning to walk the Camino Frances through to Finnestere, God Willing and my 63 year old body cooperates. I look forward to walking alongside you all- inspirit and as we meet and say goodbye. Thank you for being along the Way.
Thanks for the info, will try my best to keep the weight down while packing for all kinds of weather and temperatures =)Go the first week of April just prepare for rain. Each year is different so pack warm. Prepare for warm weather as well. It is a rollercoster as you never know what you will get but it is a nice amount of Pilgrims. The plants are very green. The workers are fresh along the way. Very positive time along the Camino.
Hi I will also be walking the Camino (Frances) from start to finish in April 2016 (haven´t decided yet if I start the 1st or the 10th). I hope to get some tips here, things to think about and if I get in touch with people walking during the same time it would be great!
Wonderful to hear from you, I too have booked my flight from Brisbane to Paris on 11 April however I will be spending a week with my French friend travelling down to SJPDP so probably wont start walking till sometime around the 23rd April, I am so excited now I have booked my flight, it seems so real. Haha I totally agree with you that when you mention the word Camino to friends and family their eyes glaze over, very funny and so sick of hearing me talk about it. I might have to get a forum member badge as well, anyway BUEN CAMINO and chat soonHi Cath, I am another Aussie (Perth) heading to SJPdP in April - I'm also another Cath! Went to my travel agent yesterday and have flight on hold for 11 April arriving St Jean on the 13th (Perth/Paris/Biarritz/St Jean). I'm pretty certain this is when I will travel, just giving it some thought over the next day or so. Once it's booked then I'm totally committed. I also started planning my Camino around April of this year (although I have thought about it for eight years) and have thoroughly enjoyed the reading/planning thus far, now it's only six months to go. Family and friends glaze over a little when the word Camino is mentioned! I will be travelling alone so it will be nice to know (having read this thread) that there will be many others out there at the same time. I am doing regular walks 10-20km, sometimes with my pack (6kg) and sometimes without, I also have been doing Pilates for about 15 years which I love and am back in the pool now the weather is nice so hopefully will be prepared. I am going to get a Forum Member Badge for my backpack so look out for it. Like you, I am super-excited, hope to see you and your friend out there. Buen Camino
Hi Cath,
I strongly recommend not to just concentrate on your body. Don't forget your mind.
The closer I got to the start of my Camino in May this year, the more nervous I got when reading blogs, internet forums, articles...
Everybody has tips and hints, dos an don'ts, take this, you need that...
I'd recommend to stop this some weeks before leaving. Calm down, relax, concentrate on yourself.
What I love about the Camino is that you can't plan anything but maybe the first two days until you reach Roncesvalles. Beyond that point it's open space.
There's not much that you really need and not much that you have to take care of. Just your feet, food and bed. Period.
Don't let anyone force you to do something you don't want or that's not healthy for you.
Listen to your body and listen to your mind.
This will be your very own Camino and you are the most important person on the trail. Listen carefully what others say but don't believe everything. Each experience is subjectiv and personal. If it happened to someone doesn't necessarily mean the same for you.
But never underestimate the Camino. It's not a difficult trail but although I didn't start completely untrained I ended up with a tendinitis after ten days. It took a lot of Voltaren to get to Santiago. Next time I'll be smarter.
I'll start next year in April as well, but no fixed date yet. Maybe we'll meet.
Buen Camino.
Thank you for this adviceGo the first week of April just prepare for rain. Each year is different so pack warm. Prepare for warm weather as well. It is a rollercoster as you never know what you will get but it is a nice amount of Pilgrims. The plants are very green. The workers are fresh along the way. Very positive time along the Camino.
Hi Cath - my sister Jenny and I will be starting the Camino from St Jean on the 15 April. Might see you there.Wonderful to hear from you, I too have booked my flight from Brisbane to Paris on 11 April however I will be spending a week with my French friend travelling down to SJPDP so probably wont start walking till sometime around the 23rd April, I am so excited now I have booked my flight, it seems so real. Haha I totally agree with you that when you mention the word Camino to friends and family their eyes glaze over, very funny and so sick of hearing me talk about it. I might have to get a forum member badge as well, anyway BUEN CAMINO and chat soon
Hi Cath,
My friend Monique & I have booked flights from Perth to Paris 30 Mar 16. Planning on starting the Camino on the 02 Apr.
I'll be one day ahead of you, starting on the 14th. Every chance we could cross paths. Buen CaminoHi Cath - my sister Jenny and I will be starting the Camino from St Jean on the 15 April. Might see you there.
Hello all, my name is Cath and I live in Brisbane Australia.....I have decided to walk the Camino this time next year, Im already very very excited, nervous but excited, in fact it has given me a new focus in my life. I have always enjoyed walking my dogs and have a reasonable level of fitness. I guess I would be interested to know how everyone began their preparation physically for it, as I have 12 months to prepare, thankyou in advance and I really look forward to being part of this forum xx
We will be starting the Camino in Sarria on April 16th. We will see a lot of you at some point.I will be thre on April 21 2016
Hi Rhonda, I'm another one from Perth, starting my walk on April 14. Have you been to any of the Western Australian meetings at King's Park?Hi Cath,
My friend Monique & I have booked flights from Perth to Paris 30 Mar 16. Planning on starting the Camino on the 02 Apr.
Hi Cathy, yes I have been going to them for about 3 years. Missed a few this year but was at the November meeting. Will try & make the last 2 before I go. I fly out of Perth on 30 March.Hi Rhonda, I'm another one from Perth, starting my walk on April 14. Have you been to any of the Western Australian meetings at King's Park?
Cathy
I would be interested to know how everyone began their preparation physically
It is worth getting fit but sometimes it does not happen, for all sorts of reasons. Just regard the first two weeks as "training" and walk accordingly. I do.
I strongly recommend not to just concentrate on your body. Don't forget your mind.
The closer I got to the start of my Camino in May this year, the more nervous I got when reading blogs, internet forums, articles...
Everybody has tips and hints, dos an don'ts, take this, you need that...
I'd recommend to stop this some weeks before leaving. Calm down, relax, concentrate on yourself.
...
Don't let anyone force you to do something you don't want or that's not healthy for you.
Listen to your body and listen to your mind.
Hello all, my name is Cath and I live in Brisbane Australia.....I have decided to walk the Camino this time next year, Im already very very excited, nervous but excited, in fact it has given me a new focus in my life. I have always enjoyed walking my dogs and have a reasonable level of fitness. I guess I would be interested to know how everyone began their preparation physically for it, as I have 12 months to prepare, thankyou in advance and I really look forward to being part of this forum xx
Hi Cath,
My friend Monique & I have booked flights from Perth to Paris 30 Mar 16. Planning on starting the Camino on the 02 Apr.
Hi Nanumea. The Route de Napoleon will "officially" be open from April 1, however best to check on weather conditions before heading out from St Jean. Plenty of stories on this forum about the route being impassable in April. Buen Camino.Those of you who are also starting the Camino in April, are you expecting/planning to cross the Pyrenees? I read the Route Napoleon is closed from November to the end of March. Just wondering if it might be open in the beginning of April.
I'm hoping to get to the next couple too so I'll se you thereHi Cathy, yes I have been going to them for about 3 years. Missed a few this year but was at the November meeting. Will try & make the last 2 before I go. I fly out of Perth on 30 March.
Which site did you use booking the train? I will arrive to Paris CDG and hoping to take a train from there but need some advise on how to get to SJPPHi Rhonda,
We'll have to look out for you and Monique! My boyfriend Alex and I will be starting March 31st or April 1st. We'll be flying into Paris as well and taking the train to SJPDP.
Haven't booked yet, but have been looking at Eurorail & also Sta Travel. I think bookings have only just opened for April.Which site did you use booking the train? I will arrive to Paris CDG and hoping to take a train from there but need some advise on how to get to SJPP
Haven't booked yet, but have been looking at Eurorail & also Sta Travel. I think bookings have only just opened for April.
Hello all, my name is Cath and I live in Brisbane Australia.....I have decided to walk the Camino this time next year, Im already very very excited, nervous but excited, in fact it has given me a new focus in my life. I have always enjoyed walking my dogs and have a reasonable level of fitness. I guess I would be interested to know how everyone began their preparation physically for it, as I have 12 months to prepare, thankyou in advance and I really look forward to being part of this forum xx
Hi CathHi Eric,
I leave Oz on April 11 and fly into Paris and spend some time in France before starting my walk, hopefully some time toward the end of April this will be, you never know we may cross paths
We booked our tickets the other day. We will be catching the 7.28am TGV from Paris to Bayonne, arrive at 12.39pm & have organised to be picked up at 1pm by the Express Bourricot. Where are you staying in SJPP? We intend on starting to walk on the 2nd so we may see you.It´s open now! I booked a flight to Paris (CDG april 1st) and from the airport I take a train to Bayonne and then from Bayonne to SJPP, hopefully I will arrive around 19.30, register my credencial and start walking the next morning =)
Great! I haven´t booked a place to stay in SJPP, have you? I figure I´ll find a place when I get there. What´s express Bouricot? I´m planning on taking the bus/train from Bayonne to SJPP but maybe your option is a better oneWe booked our tickets the other day. We will be catching the 7.28am TGV from Paris to Bayonne, arrive at 12.39pm & have organised to be picked up at 1pm by the Express Bourricot. Where are you staying in SJPP? We intend on starting to walk on the 2nd so we may see you.
The train from Bayonne is easy - and cheap. And I don't think finding a place in SJPP will be a problem in April! I will arrive on the 17th - maybe I will see you there?Great! I haven´t booked a place to stay in SJPP, have you? I figure I´ll find a place when I get there. What´s express Bouricot? I´m planning on taking the bus/train from Bayonne to SJPP but maybe your option is a better one
Yes =) I´ll probably see you there!!The train from Bayonne is easy - and cheap. And I don't think finding a place in SJPP will be a problem in April! I will arrive on the 17th - maybe I will see you there?
I've booked to stay at Beilari in SJPD. http://www.expressbourricot.com/ Is a taxi service, you can travel alone or they will group together people who are travelling at the same time.Great! I haven´t booked a place to stay in SJPP, have you? I figure I´ll find a place when I get there. What´s express Bouricot? I´m planning on taking the bus/train from Bayonne to SJPP but maybe your option is a better one
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