Hopeful Australian
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2014
Hello, somewhat to my surprise I find it is nearly time to leave for Spain (will start walking in early April) and I have still not decided whether to start in St Jean PDP or not. IF I decide to, how far ahead ought I to book accomm, possibly for 2 nights?
Any recommendations?
My low level of fitness is a consideration, and I know not all 65 year olds are the same, but for what it's worth I am 65, with a touch of asthma. I had thought of starting in Pamplona, but had thought maybe I'd got to St Jean, walk up to Orisson & then go back to St Jean. Is it worth it to see that part? If I find I'm up to that, maybe then I'd go to Roncesvalles the next day and walk back as far as it seems sensible to go, returning to Roncesvalles the same day.
Is it even feasible to walk _back_ from Roncesvalles?
I'm thinking of breaking myself in gradually. (Osteoarthritis is a fairly new companion of mine and I am not sure what my limits are yet.)
I'm aware that St Jean is not mandatory. Its likely to be my only Camino, and would like to experience some of these iconic bits, but am trying to be realistic too.
Or would it be saner to start in Pamplona?
Any recommendations?
My low level of fitness is a consideration, and I know not all 65 year olds are the same, but for what it's worth I am 65, with a touch of asthma. I had thought of starting in Pamplona, but had thought maybe I'd got to St Jean, walk up to Orisson & then go back to St Jean. Is it worth it to see that part? If I find I'm up to that, maybe then I'd go to Roncesvalles the next day and walk back as far as it seems sensible to go, returning to Roncesvalles the same day.
Is it even feasible to walk _back_ from Roncesvalles?
I'm thinking of breaking myself in gradually. (Osteoarthritis is a fairly new companion of mine and I am not sure what my limits are yet.)
I'm aware that St Jean is not mandatory. Its likely to be my only Camino, and would like to experience some of these iconic bits, but am trying to be realistic too.
Or would it be saner to start in Pamplona?
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