Hello community.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience and knowledge. Information I find in this forum has been very helpful!
I am starting my 1st time Camino (Frances) at the end of September.
I read discussion on similar topics but would like to see if anybody have thoughts/comments/recommendation on my current plan:
I arrive in Biarriz around 09:00 am on the 29th (Friday) then plan to take a bus to SJP (2hrs +). That means I should be in SJP by noon for sure (assuming that it'll take me a bit to figure out bus system, connections, etc.).
- Book a room in SJP?
Based on the posts on the similar topic, it won't be necessary to book a room in SJP. Am I correct or totally mistaken?
- Try to get to Orrison on the same day (the 29th)?
I plan to get Pilgrim's passport in SJP and gather additional information. I'm hoping that it will not take any more than 1-2 hours.
I understand that the distance from SJP is about 7-8 km with steep incline.
I'm in reasonable shape (run 25-26km 1-2 per week, bike 80+km 2-3 times per week, have done cannyon hike with total distance of 38 km with elevation gain 1400~1800 meters --- down 10km and up 28km in 12-13 hours).
Am I absolutely underestimating the effort and/or time it takes to get oriented in SJP (e.g. get passwort issued, gather information, etc...)...
Your wise advice is greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience and knowledge. Information I find in this forum has been very helpful!
I am starting my 1st time Camino (Frances) at the end of September.
I read discussion on similar topics but would like to see if anybody have thoughts/comments/recommendation on my current plan:
I arrive in Biarriz around 09:00 am on the 29th (Friday) then plan to take a bus to SJP (2hrs +). That means I should be in SJP by noon for sure (assuming that it'll take me a bit to figure out bus system, connections, etc.).
- Book a room in SJP?
Based on the posts on the similar topic, it won't be necessary to book a room in SJP. Am I correct or totally mistaken?
- Try to get to Orrison on the same day (the 29th)?
I plan to get Pilgrim's passport in SJP and gather additional information. I'm hoping that it will not take any more than 1-2 hours.
I understand that the distance from SJP is about 7-8 km with steep incline.
I'm in reasonable shape (run 25-26km 1-2 per week, bike 80+km 2-3 times per week, have done cannyon hike with total distance of 38 km with elevation gain 1400~1800 meters --- down 10km and up 28km in 12-13 hours).
Am I absolutely underestimating the effort and/or time it takes to get oriented in SJP (e.g. get passwort issued, gather information, etc...)...
Your wise advice is greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much.