My first Camino

[Silistar]

Hi ,
And I am planing to walk my first Camino Frances SJPDP September this year 2015. Was hoping to be ably to walk all the way from SJPP to Santiago and Finisterre , but after a conversation with my Employers, turns out have to do it in two parts. 2 weeks beginning of September this year and 3 weeks spring or autumn next year. I am very grateful.
Have started to learn Spanish and to look for good walking shoes , light way back packs , sleeping bags, etc. any advise on this matter will be highly appreciated.
Thank you all,
Good luck and
Buen Camino
Silvia

 

[wayfarer]

Welcome Silvia, any information you need just ask.
Buen Camino.

 

[Silistar]

Thank you , I will ask lots of questions ...for the moment I am trying to organise my thoughts
I am planning to fly from London toBiarritz, take bus and train to SJPP , and then start walking .
Believe will be better of with walking shoes in September. Do I need waterproofs ?
Will go next week to try backpacks and see what is suitable for me. Do I need sleeping bag, or only liner ?
Thank you

 

[stratophile]

Welcome to the forums, Silvia! You'll find lots of excellent information in these forums. The 'Equipment' forum here is well worth a scan. Look at the number of replies listed for each topic to see which ones are most active -- those will likely contain good discussions to help you decide what gear might suit your particular needs best. Keep in mind, though, that everyone's needs and preferences are different so it's wise to listen and learn, but ultimately you should make your own decisions.

If you are looking for a more formal all-in-one guide, one of the active forum participants here, Sybille (@SYates), has written a nice equipment guidebook that is available on Amazon - check her signature for a link.

Good luck with your planning -- don't be shy about jumping into discussions or posting your own questions.

 

[Silistar]

Thank you Stratophile,
I am reading careful , feel a bit overwhelmed ..but will come in terms
have noticed Sybille posts, will have a look at amazon ,
Thanks again
S.

Welcome to the forums, Silvia! You'll find lots of excellent information in these forums. The 'Equipment' forum here is well worth a scan. Look at the number of replies listed for each topic to see which ones are most active -- those will likely contain good discussions to help you decide what gear might suit your particular needs best. Keep in mind, though, that everyone's needs and preferences are different so it's wise to listen and learn, but ultimately you should make your own decisions.

If you are looking for a more formal all-in-one guide, one of the active forum participants here, Sybille (@SYates), has written a nice equipment guidebook that is available on Amazon - check her signature for a link.

Good luck with your planning -- don't be shy about jumping into discussions or posting your own questions.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi ,
And I am planing to walk my first Camino Frances SJPDP September this year 2015. Was hoping to be ably to walk all the way from SJPP to Santiago and Finisterre , but after a conversation with my Employers, turns out have to do it in two parts. 2 weeks beginning of September this year and 3 weeks spring or autumn next year. I am very grateful.
Have started to learn Spanish and to look for good walking shoes , light way back packs , sleeping bags, etc. any advise on this matter will be highly appreciated.
Thank you all,
Good luck and
Buen Camino
Silvia

Hi Silvia , you are now a member of a great family . Everyting you want to knoa you can find here . Wish you happy planning and a Buen Camino , Peter .

 

[Silistar]

Hi Silvia , you are now a member of a great family . Everyting you want to knoa you can find here . Wish you happy planning and a Buen Camino , Peter .

Thank you Peter.

 

[stratophile]

feel a bit overwhelmed

It seems overwhelming at first but don't fret. It always seems to work out.

 

[smj6]

Welcome, Silvia.
S