yellowshoes55
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- Camino Portuguese - Porto to Santiago, (2014)
Camino Frances - SJPP to Santiago (2015)
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Perhaps I didn't word my previous post well.
But, maybe it is the younger generation on the forum as my generation seem to be unaware of the Camino. Or maybe I'm mixing in the wrong circle of friends?
Anyway, we might take Olivares advice. Truely looking forward to our first Camino.
Thanks heaps.
Yellowshoe, just a warning. I walked the CF the end of May to the end of June this year. I started out from SJPdP, planning to walk the Napolean. When I arrived in SJPdP, the weather was so bad that the Napolean was closed! I had to walk the Valcarlos. Very challenging, especially in that bad, cold, wet, icy weather. One woman broke her leg going against the advice of the locals and attempting the Napolean anyway. It was supposed to be SPRINGTIME!!
I'm in your age bracket and walked successfully the whole way to Santiago. I carried my sleeping bag and packed everything so my backpack was (relatively) light. You can do it. Take your time and take it easy. It's your Camino! Many people use the bag transport companies (I didn't) and, hey, if it makes your Camino a great, memorable experience for you, go for it (especially those first few days).
The best advice is "Start out like an old man so you can finish like a young man." I took that advice seriously and, in the end, passed more people half my age and less who were hobbling and looking sooooo pained, it hurt my heart!! But I was good!
Buen Camino!!
I'm delighted to be able to correctly attribute that most valuable piece of advice. I thought of it every day, especially during the first week of my Camino. I read it here first on the Forum. Many thanks for sharing this so long ago - it had a great impact.That quote Footek is the most important advice i have offered this forum.
It was by an old Italian that had started in Mt Blanc....and this was in STJPDeP after he had gone well over 1200km.
He was in his late 70's , a lovely man and he was actually telling this to my wife.
I was walking too quickly for her..........and they were his words of advice to her .
We actually loved the Valcarlos way, a shame it rained as the forrest is beautiful.
I second Zammy's advice-- baggge transfer the first day at a minimum. Another good day to consider baggage transfer is Pamplona-Puente La Reina (Altos del Perdon). I guess what I am trying to tell you is be realistic about YOUR situation, it is YOUR Camino.
One option to consider is walk to Orrisson, and arrange transportation back to SJPDP. The next morning, get on a taxi get to Orisson and continue on walking from there. This option gets you 2 nights in SJPDP, with the first walking day only having to take a small backpack. The second day just arrange the taxi/baggage transfer company (Express Bouricott) to drop off the backpacks at Roncesvalles. Hope this helps.
I would take the advice of anniesantiago and book now.I tried to book orisson 10days prior to trip,no go.They do have another property 800 metres before Orisson but no cafe,simple cooking facilityHello, I hope it is OK to join in here. I would like to do the Camino starting late June 2014. I wondered if one needs to book to spend the night at Orisson?
Not sure if I need to start a new thread. I am from Sunshine Coast QLD.
Thanks Everyone,
I still have not confirmed that I will be going. When you say "book now" - I am not sure how to go about that. Do I google accommodation in Orrison - or does one book through a specific website. I have ordered a John Brierley book which is a Jan 14 publication so I will have up todate information.
do you have an email address express Bouricott or do you do it when you get to SJPP? thankyouI second Zammy's advice-- baggge transfer the first day at a minimum. Another good day to consider baggage transfer is Pamplona-Puente La Reina (Altos del Perdon). I guess what I am trying to tell you is be realistic about YOUR situation, it is YOUR Camino.
One option to consider is walk to Orrisson, and arrange transportation back to SJPDP. The next morning, get on a taxi get to Orisson and continue on walking from there. This option gets you 2 nights in SJPDP, with the first walking day only having to take a small backpack. The second day just arrange the taxi/baggage transfer company (Express Bouricott) to drop off the backpacks at Roncesvalles. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much Margaret - it looks beautiful.
I wonder why anyone would not want to spend the night there and return to SJPDP?
I will book it as soon as I have definite dates.
My one concern about making lots of bookings is that I may walk less distance some days and I don't like the idea of being tied into a strict schedule. Any thoughts? I appreciate your opinion
I would take the advice of anniesantiago and book now.I tried to book orisson 10days prior to trip,no go.They do have another property 800 metres before Orisson but no cafe,simple cooking facility
I wonder why anyone would not want to spend the night there and return to SJPDP?
Hi Mark
finally I know that I am definitely going - last week in june!! I have filled in the contact form and am now waiting for a reply. Have they got back to you yet?
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