Camino october 2018

[DreamIl]

Hey all,
Is anyone here planning on strating the Camino F in October?
So excited I just got the final approval to go!

 

[happymarkos]

Hi Dream11
yes from Roncesvalles on 5 October with my wife Janine.
For me the second time, for Janine her first although we have done 4 others together.
Start slowly, aiming for just over 6 weeks.
Happymark

 

[DreamIl]

So happy for you guys! Hope to see you. Did you walk before in October? Do I need a very cold weather clothing or just layers? Thanks

 

[happymarkos]

So happy for you guys! Hope to see you. Did you walk before in October? Do I need a very cold weather clothing or just layers? Thanks

If you are planning to cross the Pyrenees, provided it is open you must be ready for really cold weather. You may however be lucky as I have been in StJean twice in October and some days are sunny.
As you walk towards Santiago expect cold and snow. We will have a good shell and layers of icebreaker or similar tees plus thermal leggings and rain pants. Good for not only rain but warmth. Need a good beany for the head and sleeping bag.
You can see both a training program and packing list in “Backpacks, Boots& Blisters” available through Amazon.
Just put in the training and avoid excess weight. Make sure footwear is well broken in.
Buen Camino
Happymark

 

[DreamIl]

Hi Dream11
yes from Roncesvalles on 5 October with my wife Janine.
For me the second time, for Janine her first although we have done 4 others together.
Start slowly, aiming for just over 6 weeks.
Happymark

Thank you so much
.

If you are planning to cross the Pyrenees, provided it is open you must be ready for really cold weather. You may however be lucky as I have been in StJean twice in October and some days are sunny.
As you walk towards Santiago expect cold and snow. We will have a good shell and layers of icebreaker or similar tees plus thermal leggings and rain pants. Good for not only rain but warmth. Need a good beany for the head and sleeping bag.
You can see both a training program and packing list in “Backpacks, Boots& Blisters” available through Amazon.
Just put in the training and avoid excess weight. Make sure footwear is well broken in.
Buen Camino
Happymark[/QUOTE

 

[DreamIl]

Thank you so much! This information really helpful.

 

[Yctoo]

Hey all,
Is anyone here planning on strating the Camino F in October?
So excited I just got the final approval to go!

Hey all,
Is anyone here planning on strating the Camino F in October?
So excited I just got the final approval to go!

Walking the Camino Ingles starting October 3. Will be thinking of you in the Pyrenees when we are walking by the sea

 

[Alhimself]

Hello. So. I will arrive in Lourdes on the 29th September 2018 with my mother’s holy water and whatever practicalities I think to bring based on my reading here. I intend to start Camino on 1st October. I don’t yet fully understand how I get my pilgrim passport thingy or anything like that. I will hopefully find someone in Lourdes to help me. Failing that I will walk to St Jean Pied a Port and I’m sure someone will be able to help me there.

I’m not the most practically minded human being but I’m stubborn. I’m posting here now because I thought it would be wise to start to communicate rather than just consume on this site, now it is coming closer to the start of my Camino.