Wanderingfriend
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- 2018
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May see you along the Way!I am starting end August and also have the jitters. I think it is my own fault as I am doom scrolling everyday and it’s the doom news that of course stands out. There are some sensible people walking at the moment and I take reassurance from their posts on this site.
I also start walking on August 29th and excited but I too look for the positives so am not scrolling as much as I was before.I am starting end August and also have the jitters. I think it is my own fault as I am doom scrolling everyday and it’s the doom news that of course stands out. There are some sensible people walking at the moment and I take reassurance from their posts on this site.
scheduled to start sjpdp 9/1--I will take 2 days sjpdp to Roncesvalles.I also start walking on August 29th and excited but I too look for the positives so am not scrolling as much as I was before.
I am walking it right now and am nearing Burgos. I am loving it so far and have had no problems finding food and albergues.As I am writing this, I am getting last minute jitters about my Camino Frances walk at the end of the month. I walked to Logrono in 2018. I will be starting from there hoping to get to Leon and then will access whether I will continue. This time my pack is half the weight (about 13 lbs). I am committed to walking my own pace not that if others. I do feel a bit of normal anxiety mixed with excitement. This time there is the added covid travel layer to think about and plan around. I am a bit concerned about closing bars/cafes, and accommodations so am listening in on the conversations with those on the Way now and of course helpful Ivar. I walked alone last time and felt totally comfortable. This time with less people I hope I feel the same. Anyway, I am excited and jittery. I’d love to hear from people on the Frances right now. Thank you.
Hi there, we too are supposed to be arriving in SJPDP September 1st to start our 3rd Camino and we are from North of Toronto, ON Canada. We have had our full vaccines but are still really quite nervous and worried about this variant that is spreading quite quickly throughout EU. Things looked really promising when we booked this time but it took a turn for the worst quite fast. It also looks like this variant is starting to climb in Ontario. We have everything booked but I guess we will just have to keep an eye open for any drastic changes which will determine whether we continue with our plans. I had started with our plans to start this camino again since the end of 2019 but when the time came near the Covid got worse so this is my 4th attempt and who knows if this one will materialize. Good luck - if we do go maybe we will run into you!As I am writing this, I am getting last minute jitters about my Camino Frances walk at the end of the month. I walked to Logrono in 2018. I will be starting from there hoping to get to Leon and then will access whether I will continue. This time my pack is half the weight (about 13 lbs). I am committed to walking my own pace not that if others. I do feel a bit of normal anxiety mixed with excitement. This time there is the added covid travel layer to think about and plan around. I am a bit concerned about closing bars/cafes, and accommodations so am listening in on the conversations with those on the Way now and of course helpful Ivar. I walked alone last time and felt totally comfortable. This time with less people I hope I feel the same. Anyway, I am excited and jittery. I’d love to hear from people on the Frances right now. Thank you.
Hi Drey, may see you en route I’m starting on 31st going up hill to the new stopover.I also start walking on August 29th and excited but I too look for the positives so am not scrolling as much as I was before.
COVID concerns are valid, but indicators suggest it is predominantly the young and unvaccinated that are getting symptoms. Being a pragmatist I think our chances of contracting it are considerably less than being involved in a traffic accident and getting better every day.Hi there, we too are supposed to be arriving in SJPDP September 1st to start our 3rd Camino and we are from North of Toronto, ON Canada. We have had our full vaccines but are still really quite nervous and worried about this variant that is spreading quite quickly throughout EU. Things looked really promising when we booked this time but it took a turn for the worst quite fast. It also looks like this variant is starting to climb in Ontario. We have everything booked but I guess we will just have to keep an eye open for any drastic changes which will determine whether we continue with our plans. I had started with our plans to start this camino again since the end of 2019 but when the time came near the Covid got worse so this is my 4th attempt and who knows if this one will materialize. Good luck - if we do go maybe we will run into you!
Take Care.....Buen Camino!!!
I'm here near Burgos right now and we never know what might happen with the covid. But I can tell you that Spain is the second largest country with the highest percentage rate of fully vaccinated and they are still vaccinating. They think they will reach 75 percent soon as they don't really have a vaccine hesitant subpopulation like we do in the USA. The word on the ground is no additional covid measures will be needed.Hi there, we too are supposed to be arriving in SJPDP September 1st to start our 3rd Camino and we are from North of Toronto, ON Canada. We have had our full vaccines but are still really quite nervous and worried about this variant that is spreading quite quickly throughout EU. Things looked really promising when we booked this time but it took a turn for the worst quite fast. It also looks like this variant is starting to climb in Ontario. We have everything booked but I guess we will just have to keep an eye open for any drastic changes which will determine whether we continue with our plans. I had started with our plans to start this camino again since the end of 2019 but when the time came near the Covid got worse so this is my 4th attempt and who knows if this one will materialize. Good luck - if we do go maybe we will run into you!
Take Care.....Buen Camino!!!
I'm also staying at Borda on the 29th..we may very well connect!Hi Drey, may see you en route I’m starting on 31st going up hill to the new stopover.
I’ll see what sort of distance thereafter, uphill tends to be less of an issue with my aging body, but it complains going downhill, just one of the physical challenges for the first couple of weeks.
Excitement is building as we get closer to launch.
Buen Camino
My husband and I are currently on camino, about 85-ish km from Santiago. We started in Pamplona. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know? I'm happy to share whatever I can from our experiences these past few weeks.As I am writing this, I am getting last minute jitters about my Camino Frances walk at the end of the month. I walked to Logrono in 2018. I will be starting from there hoping to get to Leon and then will access whether I will continue. This time my pack is half the weight (about 13 lbs). I am committed to walking my own pace not that if others. I do feel a bit of normal anxiety mixed with excitement. This time there is the added covid travel layer to think about and plan around. I am a bit concerned about closing bars/cafes, and accommodations so am listening in on the conversations with those on the Way now and of course helpful Ivar. I walked alone last time and felt totally comfortable. This time with less people I hope I feel the same. Anyway, I am excited and jittery. I’d love to hear from people on the Frances right now. Thank you.
I am very excited to hear about all the Canadians going on Camino - great work! What are you all doing to enter Spain? The Spanish health form / QR code - is that it? What do you show for proof of vaccinations? I got my shots at are local pharmacy - double Astra Zeneca but my card is literally just a slip of white paper! Will this be ok - have any other Canadians had any issues transiting through airports or entering Spain? My father and I leave on sept 8 to Barcelona hoping to finish in Muxia - 55 days and getting excitedAnother Canadian here from Ottawa. We are flying to Paris Aug 12 and start walking Norte from Biarritz. Yesterday was our deadline to cancel. We decided to push ahead and throw caution to the wind. No concerns re Covid while hiking all day...and usual cautions at accommodations/eateries.
My husband and I are currently on camino, about 85-ish km from Santiago. We started in Pamplona. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know? I'm happy to share whatever I can from our experiences these past few I
So far as I know the Spanish travel app is all you need to know, and filling it out gives the QR code that they will recognize. Our province, Manitoba, has provided us with QR code cards that also link to the provincial vaccination database. We will carry that, for what its worth. As cases change over the next month we will just have to be flexible to maybe get swabs done at different stages of travel if new requirements develop.I am very excited to hear about all the Canadians going on Camino - great work! What are you all doing to enter Spain? The Spanish health form / QR code - is that it? What do you show for proof of vaccinations? I got my shots at are local pharmacy - double Astra Zeneca but my card is literally just a slip of white paper! Will this be ok - have any other Canadians had any issues transiting through airports or entering Spain? My father and I leave on sept 8 to Barcelona hoping to finish in Muxia - 55 days and getting excited
We haven't encountered any infection issues and no one we've talked to has heard about anything either. I'm not aware of the greater regions and what is going on there as far as covid. Everyone is intentional to keep distancing including outdoors on the trails and masks are worn everywhere except when eating or sleeping. Hope that helps.Any news about infections of pilgrims/quarantined
Any news about infections of pilgrims/quarantined
We haven't encountered any infection issues and no one we've talked to has heard about anything either. I'm not aware of the greater regions and what is going on there as far as covid. Everyone is intentional to keep distancing including outdoors on the trails and masks are worn everywhere except when eating or sleeping. Hope that helps.Any news about infections of pilgrims/quarantined
I know right!! Not to diminish the valid concerns but it is overwhelming when I read the news as well. I am also starting end of August. Its getting real now!I am starting end August and also have the jitters. I think it is my own fault as I am doom scrolling everyday and it’s the doom news that of course stands out. There are some sensible people walking at the moment and I take reassurance from their posts on this site.
I just shared this on a thread post I started and have been sharing updates along the way:We haven't encountered any infection issues and no one we've talked to has heard about anything either. I'm not aware of the greater regions and what is going on there as far as covid. Everyone is intentional to keep distancing including outdoors on the trails and masks are worn everywhere except when eating or sleeping. Hope that helps.
We haven't encountered any infection issues and no one we've talked to has heard about anything either. I'm not aware of the greater regions and what is going on there as far as covid. Everyone is intentional to keep distancing including outdoors on the trails and masks are worn everywhere except when eating or sleeping. Hope that helps.
Perhaps if you could share where you stayed that felt good for you.My husband and I are currently on camino, about 85-ish km from Santiago. We started in Pamplona. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know? I'm happy to share whatever I can from our experiences these past few weeks.
Our 2 favourite places so far have been Casa de la Abuela in Los Arcos and Albergue Camino y Leyenda in Trabadelo. The hosts in both places were extremely generous with services and really delicious large meals. They interacted with the guests too which we haven't really had. Their facilities were very clean and sanitising measures were really good. We highly recommend both of these!!Perhaps if you could share where you stayed that felt good for you.
Same schedule, perhaps our paths will cross on The Way. Buen Caminoscheduled to start sjpdp 9/1--I will take 2 days sjpdp to Roncesvalles.
I too am starting in late August!As I am writing this, I am getting last minute jitters about my Camino Frances walk at the end of the month. I walked to Logrono in 2018. I will be starting from there hoping to get to Leon and then will access whether I will continue. This time my pack is half the weight (about 13 lbs). I am committed to walking my own pace not that if others. I do feel a bit of normal anxiety mixed with excitement. This time there is the added covid travel layer to think about and plan around. I am a bit concerned about closing bars/cafes, and accommodations so am listening in on the conversations with those on the Way now and of course helpful Ivar. I walked alone last time and felt totally comfortable. This time with less people I hope I feel the same. Anyway, I am excited and jittery. I’d love to hear from people on the Frances right now. Thank you.
Nope...VirginiaLooks like we are all Canadians in this thread!
I will be two days behind you. Staying in Orisson Sept 4I will be starting my walk on sept. 2nd. Taking it slow . Staying Orrison first night.
Hi there, I have the BC Services card app...from it you can access your vaccinations and download your record so it's on your phone. I also printed it off so it is more official looking. I'm flying through Paris to Biarritz so haven't had to do the Spanish health form.I am very excited to hear about all the Canadians going on Camino - great work! What are you all doing to enter Spain? The Spanish health form / QR code - is that it? What do you show for proof of vaccinations? I got my shots at are local pharmacy - double Astra Zeneca but my card is literally just a slip of white paper! Will this be ok - have any other Canadians had any issues transiting through airports or entering Spain? My father and I leave on sept 8 to Barcelona hoping to finish in Muxia - 55 days and getting excited
That's my understanding.there is no QR code required if walking into Spain from France...only if flying or cruising into Spain. It clearly says so in their fine print.
In Alberta of course the gov prefers we have no record at all. So I’m colour double sided printing mine , adding my passport photo, then pdfing it, and printing it again.Hi there, I have the BC Services card app...from it you can access your vaccinations and download your record so it's on your phone. I also printed it off so it is more official looking. I'm flying through Paris to Biarritz so haven't had to do the Spanish health form.
Hey Audrey, I'm leaving August 21st maybe we'll catch up I'm doing the Francis at the same timeI also start walking on August 29th and excited but I too look for the positives so am not scrolling as much as I was before.
Hi Audrey, I'm heading off to do the Francis on August 21st we'll have to catch up in SpainI also start walking on August 29th and excited but I too look for the positives so am not scrolling as much as I was before.
Lol...awesome, but I won't be able to catch up to youHi Audrey, I'm heading off to do the Francis on August 21st we'll have to catch up in Spain
Starting August 21st from Saint John going for 6 weeks I walk slow you'll probably catch me LOLLol...awesome, but I won't be able to catch up to you...I'm so excited. Where are you starting from and how long have you planned to go for?
I'll give you a call this week we can compare notes on what will need when we get there ie vaccines and what notStarting August 21st from Saint John going for 6 weeks I walk slow you'll probably catch me LOL
Great idea!! Can't wait to chat.I'll give you a call this week we can compare notes on what will need when we get there ie vaccines and what not
Do you arrive August 27th or 28th to BIQ?2 more Americans here, heading out of Pittsburgh on August 27th to SJPP via CDG and BIQ. Hope to meet some of you on this journey!
Me 2. Have booked on 14:00 shuttle , Biarritz- SJPP.2 more Americans here, heading out of Pittsburgh on August 27th to SJPP via CDG and BIQ. Hope to meet some of you on this journey!
Bill, do you arrive BIQ 27th or 28th?Me 2. Have booked on 14:00 shuttle , Biarritz- SJPP.
BIQ 27 , easyJet from CDG.Bill, do you arrive BIQ 27th or 28th?
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