RMcDonald
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- July/August 2016
Hello fellow pilgrims!
I am about to experience my very first Camino and are both excited, anxious and ....excited!!
I have been reading, researching, following the Camino de Santiago forum and learning so much! Thank you for posting all of your tips, suggestions and experiences...this has helped tremendously in my planning ...both physically, mentally and emotionally!
Unfortunately, my dates for my pilgrimage sound like it lands smack-dab in the middle of the hottest and busiest time of the year! I think I've decided to walk from SJPP to Burgos, then bus to Santiago, then continue on the Camino Finisterre. But I've also contemplated the Camino Primitivo. Pro's & Con's to this route as my first trek??
Questions I hope you can answer for me ...
I know I will have more questions and I thank you all in advance for helping this newbie on her 'way'
I am about to experience my very first Camino and are both excited, anxious and ....excited!!
I have been reading, researching, following the Camino de Santiago forum and learning so much! Thank you for posting all of your tips, suggestions and experiences...this has helped tremendously in my planning ...both physically, mentally and emotionally!
Unfortunately, my dates for my pilgrimage sound like it lands smack-dab in the middle of the hottest and busiest time of the year! I think I've decided to walk from SJPP to Burgos, then bus to Santiago, then continue on the Camino Finisterre. But I've also contemplated the Camino Primitivo. Pro's & Con's to this route as my first trek??
Questions I hope you can answer for me ...
- When packing for this time of year (July 21 - Aug 14), should I still pack a fleece and a rain poncho? From what I've read...there does not seem to be rain?? And from what I've read...it will be too hot to need a fleece?? Is this correct??
- What are the temperatures through the Pyrenees at this time of year (July/Aug)? I think I will attempt the Napoleon route and possible stay the night in Orisson Private Albergue. Sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner?? Fleece?? Rain poncho??
- Are reservations recommended due to the time of year I will be going? I don't think I want to add to my anxiety of not knowing if I will have a bed to sleep in or not or having to 'race for a bed'.
I know I will have more questions and I thank you all in advance for helping this newbie on her 'way'