Leaving Soon ?

[Angel-hart]

To all of those leaving On or near April o1:
My Girlfriend and I had a wonderful Camino last year leaving on 01April last year. We thought in hind site it was one of the best times to start. Cool weather, rain at times yes but still would do it the same time, met an interesting group of "April Fools" as we dubbed ourselves.

A. Don't worry about which route, take the advice of the office at SJPP. It works
B. The route is very well marked. Camino Frances Its the best marked route.
C. The people in the Albergues, Pensions, and Hostels are fresh and ready to meet you.
D. If your not in peak shape for the trip? Again don't worry(you will be doing fine 2-3 weeks into it), walk at your pace, stop, see, visit, and relate to the wonderful people of Spain. We ended up walking over 800 miles or 1290 kilometers by our end date in Spain.

Above All: "Let(allow) The Camino Provide" - It will

Much success and great trips to you this 2017 Camino. We hope to be on a Camino in Spain next year.

Deb and Rob
Age Age
65 66

 

[HedaP]

Thank you so much @Angel-hart. Your thread came at a perfect time to add to my excitement and calm a few jitters. I'm really looking forward to a 2 April start from SJPdP. Packing at the moment or rather shuffling and weighing little piles of stuff spread all over the lounge room floor. I'm trying not to pack too many fears. I do however, have four pairs of socks and can't seem to reduce that number!

 

[Karyn Fitz]

To all of those leaving On or near April o1:
My Girlfriend and I had a wonderful Camino last year leaving on 01April last year. We thought in hind site it was one of the best times to start. Cool weather, rain at times yes but still would do it the same time, met an interesting group of "April Fools" as we dubbed ourselves.

A. Don't worry about which route, take the advice of the office at SJPP. It works
B. The route is very well marked. Camino Frances Its the best marked route.
C. The people in the Albergues, Pensions, and Hostels are fresh and ready to meet you.
D. If your not in peak shape for the trip? Again don't worry(you will be doing fine 2-3 weeks into it), walk at your pace, stop, see, visit, and relate to the wonderful people of Spain. We ended up walking over 800 miles or 1290 kilometers by our end date in Spain.

Above All: "Let(allow) The Camino Provide" - It will

Much success and great trips to you this 2017 Camino. We hope to be on a Camino in Spain next year.

Deb and Rob
Age Age
65 66

Thank you for the kind encouragement. I'm starting on 2 April from SPPdP and so you timing is perfect.

 

[Jules67]

Me too, I leave on 10th April and start on the 12th from SJPDP. Buen Camino all

 

[Joseph_MT]

I'll be another April Fool of this year Leaving SJPdP on 1st April

 

[Lisa B Cook]

THANK YOU! I did a ton of planning and preparation a couple of years ago, but was unable to go at that time. I just decided to do this last minute and even though I have the gear, I was starting to worry about how I will manage.

 

[Irisonthecamino]

Thank you for the kind encouragement. I'm starting on 2 April from SPPdP and so you timing is perfect.

Hi Karyn, I'm starting on 2 April too, maybe see you there!

 

[Richmond Gardner]

To all of those leaving On or near April o1:
My Girlfriend and I had a wonderful Camino last year leaving on 01April last year. We thought in hind site it was one of the best times to start. Cool weather, rain at times yes but still would do it the same time, met an interesting group of "April Fools" as we dubbed ourselves.

A. Don't worry about which route, take the advice of the office at SJPP. It works
B. The route is very well marked. Camino Frances Its the best marked route.
C. The people in the Albergues, Pensions, and Hostels are fresh and ready to meet you.
D. If your not in peak shape for the trip? Again don't worry(you will be doing fine 2-3 weeks into it), walk at your pace, stop, see, visit, and relate to the wonderful people of Spain. We ended up walking over 800 miles or 1290 kilometers by our end date in Spain.

Above All: "Let(allow) The Camino Provide" - It will

Much success and great trips to you this 2017 Camino. We hope to be on a Camino in Spain next year.

Deb and Rob
Age Age
65 66

Thanks for this post @Angel-hart. I am leaving SJpdP April 6. Training has taken a back seat in the last week, as I race to finish working etc... so nice to read your thoughts.

 

[Angel-hart]

Don't worry about your training. You will do well. It was very surreal the first few days being there. We talk about it often mixture of: wow, Im really here walking the Camino. Wish you well!

Buen Camino
Deb and Rob

 

[Mike Savage]

Buen camino to everyone! It looks like you all will be in good company!

 

[Richmond Gardner]

Don't worry about your training. You will do well. It was very surreal the first few days being there. We talk about it often mixture of: wow, Im really here walking the Camino. Wish you well!

Buen Camino
Deb and Rob

Thank you, it IS starting to feel surreal. I haven't gone on a walkabout in 40 years. My family is very understanding

 

[mikebond]

Thank you for your post @Angel-hart! I'm starting my first Camino from Saint Jean Pied de Port on Thursday 6 and I'm still a bit worried about the walk across the Pyrenees. I hope everything will be fine!

 

[Larniej]

To all of those leaving On or near April o1:
My Girlfriend and I had a wonderful Camino last year leaving on 01April last year. We thought in hind site it was one of the best times to start. Cool weather, rain at times yes but still would do it the same time, met an interesting group of "April Fools" as we dubbed ourselves.

A. Don't worry about which route, take the advice of the office at SJPP. It works
B. The route is very well marked. Camino Frances Its the best marked route.
C. The people in the Albergues, Pensions, and Hostels are fresh and ready to meet you.
D. If your not in peak shape for the trip? Again don't worry(you will be doing fine 2-3 weeks into it), walk at your pace, stop, see, visit, and relate to the wonderful people of Spain. We ended up walking over 800 miles or 1290 kilometers by our end date in Spain.

Above All: "Let(allow) The Camino Provide" - It will

Much success and great trips to you this 2017 Camino. We hope to be on a Camino in Spain next year.

Deb and Rob
Age Age
65 66

Thank you!

Me too, I leave on 10th April and start on the 12th from SJPDP. Buen Camino all

To all of those leaving On or near April o1:
My Girlfriend and I had a wonderful Camino last year leaving on 01April last year. We thought in hind site it was one of the best times to start. Cool weather, rain at times yes but still would do it the same time, met an interesting group of "April Fools" as we dubbed ourselves.

A. Don't worry about which route, take the advice of the office at SJPP. It works
B. The route is very well marked. Camino Frances Its the best marked route.
C. The people in the Albergues, Pensions, and Hostels are fresh and ready to meet you.
D. If your not in peak shape for the trip? Again don't worry(you will be doing fine 2-3 weeks into it), walk at your pace, stop, see, visit, and relate to the wonderful people of Spain. We ended up walking over 800 miles or 1290 kilometers by our end date in Spain.

Above All: "Let(allow) The Camino Provide" - It will

Much success and great trips to you this 2017 Camino. We hope to be on a Camino in Spain next year.

Deb and Rob
Age Age
65 66

thankyou! This post was just what I needed. My husband and I start from SJPDP on 8 April, for our first Camino. I was getting a little worried that we are the crazy ones walking in April- worried about the weather but your post assures me it will be ok! (Although I'd feel a lot better if we could confirm our accommodation in Orisson!) Hope to see many of you there

 

[Jules67]

One more week to go.... I'll be landing in Biarritz on the 10th April. I've packed, unpacked, packed, unpacked and packed again.... Getting jittery.. Buen Camino everyone

 

[jpflavin1]

One more week to go.... I'll be landing in Biarritz on the 10th April. I've packed, unpacked, packed, unpacked and packed again.... Getting jittery.. Buen Camino everyone

Jules67:

Be not afraid. All will be well.

I am arriving SJPdP April 12th and can hardly wait to get back to the Camino.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[Jules67]

Jules67:

Be not afraid. All will be well.

I am arriving SJPdP April 12th and can hardly wait to get back to the Camino.

Ultreya,
Joe

Thank you... May bump into you at SJPDP. I'm staying in Biarritz on the 10th. Staying in SJPDP on the 11th. Then will be starting on the 12th.

 

[jpflavin1]

Thank you... May bump into you at SJPDP. I'm staying in Biarritz on the 10th. Staying in SJPDP on the 11th. Then will be starting on the 12th.

Jules67:

I will not be arriving till later in the day on the 12th but there is a good chance we might bump into each other some day soon after.

Joe

 

[nycwalking]

Buen camino to all April goers. Allow Camino and others to be your miracles. Be a miracle to others.
Buen camino. Enjoy.

 

[jpflavin1]

To any and all in SJPdP. I am curious as to how many people on average are starting each day. I wonder if some of you could post numbers of previous days start from Pilgrim office or if you stay at Orisson, how many were there for the night?

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[jpflavin1]

Thank you for your post @Angel-hart! I'm starting my first Camino from Saint Jean Pied de Port on Thursday 6 and I'm still a bit worried about the walk across the Pyrenees. I hope everything will be fine!

Mike:

When you check in at the Pilgrim office, can you ask about the numbers of Pilgrims that are starting each day? Also if stopping in Orisson can you tell me how many others stayed that night?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[fitzpatrickaisling]

I am also starting in April 12th. Might bump into you too.

 

[jpflavin1]

I will be wearing a 'Life is Good cap' with a walking shoe on it. Hope to meet all of you on the trail.

Buen Camino,
Joe

 

[Jules67]

I'll be the one walking slowly, being overtaken by you... My backpack is purple... See you there

 

[jpflavin1]

Are any in the group going the Valcarlos route or stopping in Valcarlos the first day?

5 days and counting.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[Jules67]

I'm stopping at orrison on my first day which will be the 12th

 

[Hutton24]

Me too, I leave on 10th April and start on the 12th from SJPDP. Buen Camino all

Not long to go now Jules - Buen Camino, have an awesome and safe time.

 

[Jules67]

Thanks Hutton
Buen Camino to you too.