For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation) |
---|
@Mito don't feel bad amigo. Lots of pilgrims walk the caminos with a little help from Jacotrans or Correos Paq mochilla. You have already put your chalk-mark on the hard way, if, this time, you need a little help so be it. "God does not count your steps, nor Santiago weigh your pack ( nor ask who carried it) - look to your heart pilgrim for why you pass this way".This is something that really sits badly with me....
Thank youCan't help you on the baggage transfer, not quite there yet but I'm sure it will come. You shouldn't worry about possibly going down this route, no one says that to be a good pilgrim you have to carry your load, everyone should do it the best way possible for them. I'll be over 70 on my next camino and intend to carry all my chattels in the pack, but you never know what might befall me.
Buen Camino
Out of France, Jacotrans and Correos cannot help you. You will need one of the French services. Correos seems to cheaper than Jacotrans. You can use either a day at a time or for an entire segment. Correos has a website in English for its Pac Mochila. Look it up on the internet. Neither service operates in the winter.
Thank youI know it's ok to need help. There are no rules. But it's my own personal disappointment to maybe not carry my pack. I love that feeling of complete autonomy and would be sad to give it up. It's a big part of my Camino experience.
I'm starting March 6 in Belorado. I'm assuming that is no longer winter for most places. I've looked at opening dates and some albergues are still closed. What about the pack movers?
This is one of the hardest admissions I've had to make: The last time (4 years ago) I hiked the Camino, I carried a 15 lb pack (I'm 5'2, 120 lbs, in my 60s) and easily hiked 18 miles or more per day. Two major surgeries later, I am going to give it a go with my pack again. But depending on how my body responds, I may have to send my pack forward. This is something that really sits badly with me......but it's my reality. I want to be prepared, so can anyone suggest companies, etc that do that and how I would go about it at the last minute? I'm hoping this will just be an unnecessary precaution! Thanks all.
I used Correos for the Frances and was very pleased. You can book just one segment or all the way to Santiago (much cheaper). Set up the multi-day option at a post office. You do not have to know all your dates and places to stay - just figure it out day to day.Also, it looks like the Jacotrans doesn't service the towns I'll most likely need pack transport: Villafranca-Montes de Oca to San Juan de Ortega. It's only 8 miles with some elevational change, but it's only my 2nd or 3rd day out and I have no idea how my body will be responding by then. No waypoints to decide to call it quits! Advice?
Hard Admission?
Don't over think it
Buen Camino!
Update: I emailed Jacotrans because I was told they weren't yet moving packs in early March. Untrue....they are and I can arrange to move my pack when and if I need to on short notice.
Be sure to check on the rates. If they consider it to still be "off-season" sure, they will transport it, for a hefty charge.
My name is @linkster and I am a peregrino that has used a transport service for my backpack on my Camino.
¡Está Bien Peregrino!
Update on my update: Jacotrans price is 5 euros. Even off-season. I just need to contact them the day before because they aren't usually moving packs then. Feeling better!
Is it Jacotrans that is based in Belorado?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?