First timer

[DinoD]

Hi Folks,
I'll be 60 next year (sure comes along quick) and have wanted to do the walk ever since I heard about it. Currently living in the UK but originally from Rhodesia, and to the younger readers Zimbabwe.
I was planning to do it this September but because of work demands it seems to be slipping into 1st or 2nd week of October. I only have a week so will be doing the first short section fron SJPP to Pamplona, which means I can dwaddle along.
Thanks to all for the great comments and advice.
Regards
Dino

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Welcome! When you get a departure date, I will put you on the Calendar. In the meantime, keep looking at the information and advice here.

Buen camino.

 

[Stephen Nicholls]

Hi Dino! Good luck on your camino. October can be a beautiful month - the worst heat of the summer has gone and walking is wonderful. As a youngster of 60 you'll have a great time. I was 72 on my first camino last year, and plan a few more.....

Buen camino!

Stephen.
http://www.calig.co.uk/camino_de_santiago.htm

 

[tyrrek]

Hi Dino!

There was a thread a few months ago about whether or not to stay in Larrasoana, which you might want to look at. Larrasoana is the suggested staging point in John Brierley's guide so many people end up there while they're still 'finding their feet' and following the book to the letter. Other people think Zubiri is a better place to stay (just a few kms before), but you can make your own mind up based on the info there.

Muy Buen Camino!