marcpointon
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My take is that the CF is reasonably well marked, but once off route things become more difficult, particularly in areas not well frequented by locals. If this happens, your option is to go back to where you last saw an arrow, or at least to the point where you find one you missed.My basic knowledge is more about the regions..any help or sharing of experiences about how people navigated their first camino would be greatly appreciated.
Hi MarcHello Everyone!
A little over 2 weeks till i Embark on my first Camino, I feel even though I've done basic planning ie: booked my first night in SJPDP, got my gear together, feeling physically fit enough etc. One thing which seems to be in the back of my mind is navigation, I plan on not taking any form of electronics to enjoy as much as possible a more human experience the camino can provide. I have a pilgrim guide to Spain from the Confraternity of St James and that's it really, maybe it's fear actually it is! But is it easy to navigate without really knowing many of the villages and towns? My basic knowledge is more about the regions..any help or sharing of experiences about how people navigated their first camino would be greatly appreciated.
Blessings
Marc
Navigation is really that easy, just follow the arrows. That said, it's nice to have a rough idea what towns are ahead of you. Buen Camino!Hello Everyone!
A little over 2 weeks till i Embark on my first Camino, I feel even though I've done basic planning ie: booked my first night in SJPDP, got my gear together, feeling physically fit enough etc. One thing which seems to be in the back of my mind is navigation, I plan on not taking any form of electronics to enjoy as much as possible a more human experience the camino can provide. I have a pilgrim guide to Spain from the Confraternity of St James and that's it really, maybe it's fear actually it is! But is it easy to navigate without really knowing many of the villages and towns? My basic knowledge is more about the regions..any help or sharing of experiences about how people navigated their first camino would be greatly appreciated.
Blessings
Marc
Hi EileenThat's exactly how I want to walk my camino. I have a little problem called discalculia, which in my case affects anything digital and remembering numbers & icons. I don't use a mobile phone, and although I bought a small Fuji Finepix digi for things that don't need film, I can't get on with it and have to read the instructions everytime, lol, so I'll be taking my beloved 35mm camera. It'll be great to hear how you get on, and I wish you a fab time and buen camino.
Hi Eileen
Good to find a Devon local on the Forum.
When are you off on the Camino?
Sorry to hear that Eileen.Lovely to meet you, Mike.
Sadly, I have CFS and Fibromyalgia plus a back injury, so it's not really feasible at the mo. However, I'm managing it much better this year and I'm walking really well, so I'm just biding my time and I reckon I'll go when it feels right. I'm thinking of all the different ways to make it easier and I'm determined to go one day. Meanwhile, the CdS forum keeps my goal in mind.
I see from your avatar that you're walking this year. Hope you have a great time and buen camino.
In case you are not aware Mike. There is a group that meet in Devon. PM Tia Valeria for details.Good to find a Devon local on the Forum.
Thanks for the info. I was aware of the local group but have not been able to make any of their meets yet.In case you are not aware Mike. There is a group that meet in Devon. PM Tia Valeria for details.
... One thing which seems to be in the back of my mind is navigation, ...I have a pilgrim guide to Spain from the Confraternity of St James and that's it really, maybe it's fear actually it is! But is it easy to navigate without really knowing many of the villages and towns? ...
Hi again Eileen@november_moon Those are exactly the reasons why I like using guidebooks too.
In preparation for the camino, and to get myself into good walking habits, I've decided to do some of the South West Coast Path stretches that I haven't done yet (I live on the path...well, in a house really and not exactly on the path, lol). So I've been sat in bed this afternoon on a grey, rainy day, surrounded with os maps, useful books and a notebook planning which bits to do. I'll be taking the os map with me too when I go because of the detail of places and also ancient churches, quarries, tumuli and other stuff that I'd like to make a diversion for.
I've made such a huge headway in the planning today that I think I deserve a rest now!
Hi again Eileen
The South West Coast Path is a great choice for training walks. The south Devon and Dorset coast has some pretty challenging sections! I remember it all well as I walked the whole path from Minehead to Poole 11 years ago.
Good luck with it
Mike
Hello Everyone!
A little over 2 weeks till i Embark on my first Camino, I feel even though I've done basic planning ie: booked my first night in SJPDP, got my gear together, feeling physically fit enough etc. One thing which seems to be in the back of my mind is navigation, I plan on not taking any form of electronics to enjoy as much as possible a more human experience the camino can provide. I have a pilgrim guide to Spain from the Confraternity of St James and that's it really, maybe it's fear actually it is! But is it easy to navigate without really knowing many of the villages and towns? My basic knowledge is more about the regions..any help or sharing of experiences about how people navigated their first camino would be greatly appreciated.
Blessings
Marc
Just follow the yellow arrows. I'm almost in Santiago and I had no problem what so ever. Good markings every where. Never got lost. Wish you a Buen Camino, Peter.Hello Everyone!
A little over 2 weeks till i Embark on my first Camino, I feel even though I've done basic planning ie: booked my first night in SJPDP, got my gear together, feeling physically fit enough etc. One thing which seems to be in the back of my mind is navigation, I plan on not taking any form of electronics to enjoy as much as possible a more human experience the camino can provide. I have a pilgrim guide to Spain from the Confraternity of St James and that's it really, maybe it's fear actually it is! But is it easy to navigate without really knowing many of the villages and towns? My basic knowledge is more about the regions..any help or sharing of experiences about how people navigated their first camino would be greatly appreciated.
Blessings
Marc
Hello Everyone!
A little over 2 weeks till i Embark on my first Camino, I feel even though I've done basic planning ie: booked my first night in SJPDP, got my gear together, feeling physically fit enough etc. One thing which seems to be in the back of my mind is navigation, I plan on not taking any form of electronics to enjoy as much as possible a more human experience the camino can provide. I have a pilgrim guide to Spain from the Confraternity of St James and that's it really, maybe it's fear actually it is! But is it easy to navigate without really knowing many of the villages and towns? My basic knowledge is more about the regions..any help or sharing of experiences about how people navigated their first camino would be greatly appreciated.
Blessings
Marc
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