- Time of past OR future Camino
- Sept/Oct 2023
Thank you ALL dear friends for your sage and quick responses to my newbie questions. I booked my flights. Now I need to figure out the specifics of getting from Madrid to Pamplona and where to stay for the first couple nights as I wait for my circadian cycle to adjust. I'm going to ramp up miles and soon will be buying gear. So expect many questions from this wannabe pilgrim.
My flight from the US will land me in Madrid on 9/21/23. I wanted to leave the return open but 2 one-way flights are much more money than RT so I booked a flight home for 11/1/23. That will give my heart and soul 6 weeks on the Camino, as suggested by several of you.
I think spring might be preferable to fall but I can't wait. I'm afraid if I wait until 2024 it wont happen. So I'll enjoy the brown fields and brown dirt over the lovely green of spring.
My worst fears? #4 bedbugs, #3 cold rain, #2 being rejected by fellow pilgrims on the Camino, #1 homesickness. #1 and #2 being closely related.
I am refreshing my Spanish on duolingo and transferlanguage and purchased Camino Lingo - all resources that were shared here.
I purchased Brierly's book and it is already becoming dogeared. I have a Natl Geo map of northern Spain. I have a better grasp of geographic, demographic, and historic influences in Spain, Portugal, and France. The starting point of Palmpona was suggested by a pilgrim on Casa Ivar. Many of you directed me to Camino Frances for a 1st Camino. I've asked about lodging in Madrid and trains to Pamplona, I've expressed my personal fears. You are always supportive. How do I express my thanks? I have already learned SO MUCH from this forum.
Oh boy dear pilgrims - get ready for more questions!
My flight from the US will land me in Madrid on 9/21/23. I wanted to leave the return open but 2 one-way flights are much more money than RT so I booked a flight home for 11/1/23. That will give my heart and soul 6 weeks on the Camino, as suggested by several of you.
I think spring might be preferable to fall but I can't wait. I'm afraid if I wait until 2024 it wont happen. So I'll enjoy the brown fields and brown dirt over the lovely green of spring.
My worst fears? #4 bedbugs, #3 cold rain, #2 being rejected by fellow pilgrims on the Camino, #1 homesickness. #1 and #2 being closely related.
I am refreshing my Spanish on duolingo and transferlanguage and purchased Camino Lingo - all resources that were shared here.
I purchased Brierly's book and it is already becoming dogeared. I have a Natl Geo map of northern Spain. I have a better grasp of geographic, demographic, and historic influences in Spain, Portugal, and France. The starting point of Palmpona was suggested by a pilgrim on Casa Ivar. Many of you directed me to Camino Frances for a 1st Camino. I've asked about lodging in Madrid and trains to Pamplona, I've expressed my personal fears. You are always supportive. How do I express my thanks? I have already learned SO MUCH from this forum.
Oh boy dear pilgrims - get ready for more questions!