Introducing myself -planning Tui to Santiago this October - first timer

[Lizbird58]

Hello, my name is Liz, in my mid 60's, from New Mexico and wanted to introduce myself as I am new to the forum and a first time Camino walker. I plan on walking from Tui to Santiago, starting Oct 24, 2023. Looks like there isn't a calendar yet for October? I booked a Portuguese tour for November and in researching things to do In Portugal, came across the Camino. Wish I had found this info before I had booked, as I would love to start from Porto, but now wont have time. I have lots of questions, but have faith it will all work out. If you are walking the same route, during the same time frame - please feel free to reach out to me.

 

[C clearly]

Welcome to the forum! The Calendars usually go up about 6 months in advance. Don't worry about starting in Tui - you can start in Porto next time .

 

[trecile]

Don't worry about starting in Tui - you can start in Porto next time .

Or Lisbon.

 

[mspath]

Lizbird58,
Welcome to the forum!
October/November is a great time to walk with generally golden days and cool nights.
Happy planning and whenever/wherever you do go
Carpe diem and Buen Camino!

 

[jungleboy]

Or Lisbon.

Or Faro!

 

[ElCee]

Hello, my name is Liz, in my mid 60's, from New Mexico and wanted to introduce myself as I am new to the forum and a first time Camino walker. I plan on walking from Tui to Santiago, starting Oct 24, 2023. Looks like there isn't a calendar yet for October? I booked a Portuguese tour for November and in researching things to do In Portugal, came across the Camino. Wish I had found this info before I had booked, as I would love to start from Porto, but now wont have time. I have lots of questions, but have faith it will all work out. If you are walking the same route, during the same time frame - please feel free to reach out to me.

Hi Liz!
I’m another Liz first time Camino walker. I’m 60 and from Toronto. I’m walking with a friend, starting in Porto Sept. 24th so unfortunately we won’t overlap.
It’s 4:30am here and I can’t sleep. There is so much information on line, I am spinning! Will my favourite tech pants be warm enough?! I bought waterproof hiking shoes and everyone says trail runners are better!!! Oh no! ; )
Anyway, I look forward to seeing you around here. Hopefully, I’ll get some sleep before September!
Liz

 

[Delphinoula]

Great walk.
In case you forgot something shoes pole backpack head there is a well sorted sport good store pretty much in the center of the walk area. Last time got my pilgrim blessing there in the church on the main square. I thing that was the fasted ever but the virgin and all the angels were on my side. Getting out could be a bit confusing due to fog , but when was was I ever not direction challened.
End of the walking area I think there was an ice cream shop there little square with statues take a right through the park down the hill and you see the camino signes follow left and there you go.
So nice to walk there bon Camino

 

[C clearly]

Will my favourite tech pants be warm enough?

Yes, I'm sure they will.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Grousedoctor]

Hi Liz!
I’m another Liz first time Camino walker. I’m 60 and from Toronto. I’m walking with a friend, starting in Porto Sept. 24th so unfortunately we won’t overlap.
It’s 4:30am here and I can’t sleep. There is so much information on line, I am spinning! Will my favourite tech pants be warm enough?! I bought waterproof hiking shoes and everyone says trail runners are better!!! Oh no! ; )
Anyway, I look forward to seeing you around here. Hopefully, I’ll get some sleep before September!
Liz

Hi Liz,
Both hiking shoes and trail runners are appropriate. I have walked in both. If you already have a good pair of hiking shoes, you’ll be fine. As you could hit rain, you’ll appreciate the waterproof feature of your shoes. Although I walked last spring in running shoes, I await, actually arriving tomorrow, my new Merrell Moab 3s for this spring’s Camino. As far as your tech pants go, I think you’ll find September weather to generally be quite nice. Unless it were to be unseasonable cold, I’d be hiking in shorts! Bom Caminho!