Daniel Morris
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 1st Camino in September 2015
Hey Pilgrims
I'm starting my first Camino from St Jean on 28th August and I'm starting to think I've under estimated the task ahead of me, I'm 29 and a big guy and trying to get fitter and preparing, but I feel the Camino is going to take its toll on me.
I've completed a few pre-packs and narrowed my kit down to 8kg roughly and I'm planning a standard length of about 30 - 35 days, I have a few questions about the August Sept time of year, if any of you experienced Pilgrims can help out.
Daniel.
I've also noticed that a lot of people are struggling with transport to St Jean, due to a rail-line closure resulting in a replacement bus service, bringing a delay in transport from local Airport and City, Biarritz and Bayonne.
I discovered a company called EXPRESS BOURRICOT that pick you up from the Airport and take you directly to St Jean in just over an hour. The Service is unique in that, it is a mini bus service that gets cheaper the more people join the mini bus. A single ticket costs €80 but if enough people join the mini bus the price can go down to €18, seems pretty decent. Any body used it?
http://www.expressbourricot.com
I'm starting my first Camino from St Jean on 28th August and I'm starting to think I've under estimated the task ahead of me, I'm 29 and a big guy and trying to get fitter and preparing, but I feel the Camino is going to take its toll on me.
I've completed a few pre-packs and narrowed my kit down to 8kg roughly and I'm planning a standard length of about 30 - 35 days, I have a few questions about the August Sept time of year, if any of you experienced Pilgrims can help out.
- How busy is the Camino in September, I've heard of boarderline races between albergues.
- I assume that waterproof clothing is essential, I've heard the rain can be ironically Biblical.
- Most importantly is the food at the albergues good, and whats traditionally done for breakfast.
Daniel.
I've also noticed that a lot of people are struggling with transport to St Jean, due to a rail-line closure resulting in a replacement bus service, bringing a delay in transport from local Airport and City, Biarritz and Bayonne.
I discovered a company called EXPRESS BOURRICOT that pick you up from the Airport and take you directly to St Jean in just over an hour. The Service is unique in that, it is a mini bus service that gets cheaper the more people join the mini bus. A single ticket costs €80 but if enough people join the mini bus the price can go down to €18, seems pretty decent. Any body used it?
http://www.expressbourricot.com