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HiWe had planned on walking our first time this Spring and family events (significant ones) kept us from going at that time and then I just started having misgivings — but have decided to go forward with my plan of walking the Camino Francés beginning mid-September. We are 67 and 72 , what am I waiting for???
Thanks to so many of you who provide so much wonderful information (but overwhelming myself with it at the moment). Where to begin???? Traveled a fair amount, but never anything physical like this.
Where to begin????
Buen Camino! Youngsters such as yourself should have no real problems! We Old Fogies can perhaps lend a hand. Get a good guidebook, know where you are going, and absolutely ignore any information concerning recommended daily distances. The best recommendations will come from your own body your own mind, your own cares. It will probably take a few days (maybe a week and a bit) to hit your own pace - that which is comfortable for you yourself! Give yourself some extra time and enjoy every minute! Take hundreds of photographs, pop into every interesting thing you see along the Camino churches, shops, museums, stop in for coffee, beer, lunch whenever or whatever y-o-u feel like it. You have a couple of days in hand go then stay and Santiago and enjoy the sight or on to Muxia or FisteraDo be prepared but here is no reason to go overboard, you and your body should decide distances, times, places, and why. I can still do 30k a day but the next day, I feel devastated and cannot walk half that much so what did I gain? Hostels are very welcoming places, after some time the ideas of daily communal bathing, daily communal sleeping, daily communal dining can become tiresome so check your guidebook for hostels with private rooms, look around for inexpensive hotel lodging, B&B's, casa rural, all of which will also allow you to take dinner in a restaurant - pilgrims menus are fun and filling but can become boring as well. The Camino is journey into yourself as you continually ask why am I doing this, allow your mind to wander though "Remembrance of Things Past" but also into the present and the future, enjoy the company and camaraderie of fellow pilgrims, you will enjoy daily achievements and confront the occasional difficulties, but know that as you triumphantly walk into Santiago this has been a marvelous experience.
To help you plan going forward although at an advanced age check out these helpful earlier threads filled with useful links and posts
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/are-you-70-and-still-walking-caminos.59442/
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/60-and-over-on-the-camino.12014/
Carpe diem and Buen camino!
Loved this post.Buen Camino! Youngsters such as yourself should have no real problems! We Old Fogies can perhaps lend a hand. Get a good guidebook, know where you are going, and absolutely ignore any information concerning recommended daily distances. The best recommendations will come from your own body your own mind, your own cares. It will probably take a few days (maybe a week and a bit) to hit your own pace - that which is comfortable for you yourself! Give yourself some extra time and enjoy every minute! Take hundreds of photographs, pop into every interesting thing you see along the Camino churches, shops, museums, stop in for coffee, beer, lunch whenever or whatever y-o-u feel like it. You have a couple of days in hand go then stay and Santiago and enjoy the sight or on to Muxia or FisteraDo be prepared but here is no reason to go overboard, you and your body should decide distances, times, places, and why. I can still do 30k a day but the next day, I feel devastated and cannot walk half that much so what did I gain? Hostels are very welcoming places, after some time the ideas of daily communal bathing, daily communal sleeping, daily communal dining can become tiresome so check your guidebook for hostels with private rooms, look around for inexpensive hotel lodging, B&B's, casa rural, all of which will also allow you to take dinner in a restaurant - pilgrims menus are fun and filling but can become boring as well. The Camino is journey into yourself as you continually ask why am I doing this, allow your mind to wander though "Remembrance of Things Past" but also into the present and the future, enjoy the company and camaraderie of fellow pilgrims, you will enjoy daily achievements and confront the occasional difficulties, but know that as you triumphantly walk into Santiago this has been a marvelous experience.
If you already walk regularly in the Welsh hills, I’d say you’re good to goI's be interested to know how much pre-training experienced pilgrims recommend. I have been walking locally, in the Welsh hills, for the past few months, but what are the thoughts on this?
Thank you so much for this encouraging reply! I feel lighter already!Buen Camino! Youngsters such as yourself should have no real problems! We Old Fogies can perhaps lend a hand. Get a good guidebook, know where you are going, and absolutely ignore any information concerning recommended daily distances. The best recommendations will come from your own body your own mind, your own cares. It will probably take a few days (maybe a week and a bit) to hit your own pace - that which is comfortable for you yourself! Give yourself some extra time and enjoy every minute! Take hundreds of photographs, pop into every interesting thing you see along the Camino churches, shops, museums, stop in for coffee, beer, lunch whenever or whatever y-o-u feel like it. You have a couple of days in hand go then stay and Santiago and enjoy the sight or on to Muxia or FisteraDo be prepared but here is no reason to go overboard, you and your body should decide distances, times, places, and why. I can still do 30k a day but the next day, I feel devastated and cannot walk half that much so what did I gain? Hostels are very welcoming places, after some time the ideas of daily communal bathing, daily communal sleeping, daily communal dining can become tiresome so check your guidebook for hostels with private rooms, look around for inexpensive hotel lodging, B&B's, casa rural, all of which will also allow you to take dinner in a restaurant - pilgrims menus are fun and filling but can become boring as well. The Camino is journey into yourself as you continually ask why am I doing this, allow your mind to wander though "Remembrance of Things Past" but also into the present and the future, enjoy the company and camaraderie of fellow pilgrims, you will enjoy daily achievements and confront the occasional difficulties, but know that as you triumphantly walk into Santiago this has been a marvelous experience.
Scruffy, this is one of the best pieces of Encouraging writing I have seen. CheersBuen Camino! Youngsters such as yourself should have no real problems! We Old Fogies can perhaps lend a hand. Get a good guidebook, know where you are going, and absolutely ignore any information concerning recommended daily distances. The best recommendations will come from your own body your own mind, your own cares. It will probably take a few days (maybe a week and a bit) to hit your own pace - that which is comfortable for you yourself! Give yourself some extra time and enjoy every minute! Take hundreds of photographs, pop into every interesting thing you see along the Camino churches, shops, museums, stop in for coffee, beer, lunch whenever or whatever y-o-u feel like it. You have a couple of days in hand go then stay and Santiago and enjoy the sight or on to Muxia or FisteraDo be prepared but here is no reason to go overboard, you and your body should decide distances, times, places, and why. I can still do 30k a day but the next day, I feel devastated and cannot walk half that much so what did I gain? Hostels are very welcoming places, after some time the ideas of daily communal bathing, daily communal sleeping, daily communal dining can become tiresome so check your guidebook for hostels with private rooms, look around for inexpensive hotel lodging, B&B's, casa rural, all of which will also allow you to take dinner in a restaurant - pilgrims menus are fun and filling but can become boring as well. The Camino is journey into yourself as you continually ask why am I doing this, allow your mind to wander though "Remembrance of Things Past" but also into the present and the future, enjoy the company and camaraderie of fellow pilgrims, you will enjoy daily achievements and confront the occasional difficulties, but know that as you triumphantly walk into Santiago this has been a marvelous experience.
We had planned on walking our first time this Spring and family events (significant ones) kept us from going at that time and then I just started having misgivings — but have decided to go forward with my plan of walking the Camino Francés beginning mid-September. We are 67 and 72 , what am I waiting for???
Thanks to so many of you who provide so much wonderful information (but overwhelming myself with it at the moment). Where to begin???? Traveled a fair amount, but never anything physical like this.
I have heard so many nice remarks about the albergue in Orisson, where I only stopped for a beer. It did seem like a congenial place, that I think is closed until at least April 1, the earliest date the Napolean route opens.Hey Nana EL, I’m so glad you were able to overcome all obstacles and commit to the pilgramage. Even at your ripe young ages it will give you a new perspective on your life that will ROCK your world. I walked my first Camino in 2013 at 69 and I am doing my 4th
This April . You will be perfectly fine if you rememberers what Helen1 and all the other forum folks have shared.
I only add and suggest if you are starting from SJPdP and taking the Napoleon route that you book and stay at Orrison the first night. You must book ahead ASAP. I think they are closed till February 1???? Someone will chim in and give you that detail. Orrison is an incredible way to start your Camino. A big family meal and then everyone introduces themselves and tells where they are from and why they are walking the Camino. It’s a true Camino experience. At least I enjoyed it emensly !
Anyway I wish you a Buen Camino
I am overwhelmed with the planning too! So many choices to pick from - packs, bedding, shoes, socks ... I wonder when this idea of pilgrimage got so complicated?? And we changed our start date to Sept 12 (49th wedding anniversary!) so created more work as I have to change reservations. Trying to practice growth in Faith, Patience and Surrender with it all.Hi
We are also planning our 1st Camino (Sarria to Santiago) in May 2019, my husband will be 75 & I'm 66. The planning is overwhelming & I have a mind to say lets just go for it and see what happens.
Good luck & Buen Camino
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