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Hello. At last, after many years envying you Camino walkers we feel the time is right for us to join you. We fly to Bilbao on 2 July and begin from Logroño on the 3rd. We know it’s going to be hot, and at 66 and 71 we feel old enough to kinda know what we’re getting into but also old enough to have creaking joints. However, we’re a bit fed up of some folk warning us to be careful, stay cool, drink plenty etc etc and I don’t want to let them start planting seeds of doubt in our minds. So please, cheer us on if you see us. We’ll be the ones walking at a very leisurely pace. See you all soon.
 
Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc


Hello to you both!

You are certainly not old!
People more senior than you finish a Camino in a good way.
From my observations I even believe that " older " people tend to listen better to their bodies than younger people.
I certainly saw more younger people suffering from blisters etc than older ones.

Buen Camino and happy preparations!
 
Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
Don't let anyone else dampen your enthusiasm. As long as you walk "your walk" you will get the most out of what the Camino provides. We are similarly aged but were pleasantly surprised by the number of older walkers we encountered. They have been our source of inspiration and every time I think of those individuals I hope I am as healthy, both mentally and physically when I reach their age.
Buen Camino
 
I will celebrate my 80th birthday next year by walking a shorter Camino- Tricastella to Santiago, with a new pair of knees. Last year, with very carefull planning and training I was able to walk on well worn knees from Pamplona (albeit slowly at times and sending my big pack ahead each day) to Santiago so if I can do it - so can anyone and I wish you a wonderful Camino experience.
 
A word in your ear!
please do not state that you are old - to anyone, everybody´s met sb older.
somehow that can be flattering too, of course....
You are seasoned, not old !
 
Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-
2024 edition: The Brierley Camino Frances Guide
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Oh, you two are at the PERFECT age to do a Camino... young enough to walk it and yet old enough to make wise decisions about how much, how far. You're going to have a ball. Wishing you a leisurely and muy buen Camino!
 
Camino Preparation Guide
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
Those fears and doubts of other people sound so familiar (regardless of the age factor): Be careful, don’t overestimate yourself, are you sure you want to walk alone as a woman?!

One of the great things I found on the Camino that things that tend to separate us in our daily lives (age, disability, cultural background, religion...) did not matter at all! It was how the world should be. I am in my late twenties and hung out/walked with fellow pilgrims of all ages, the youngest being 18 (way too fast for me ), the oldest couple being well in their 80s. Learned so much from each other!

Your age is perfect Buen Camino!
 
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OK, so the two of you have 66 and 71 years of youth behind you (and who knows how much more to come). I'm sure you'll be fine, taking each day and step as it comes. You'll only be using your legs for what they've been designed for, so what can go wrong?

Remember: there's no hurry, Santiago isn't going anywhere!
 
'We all have souls of different ages"

Enjoy the journey, will change your life positively.
 
Lightfoot Guide to via Francigena
The 9th edition the Lightfoot Guide will let you complete the journey your way.
No doubts whatsoever, this will be a journey of discovery, each in your own way and heartfelt satisfaction that you listened to your heart and not to the doubters. I walked solo from StJPdP, timing it to arrive in Santiago for my 8Oth birthday. What began as a celebratory milestone, morphed into a journey of profound gratitude. C Clearly is right on - pilgrims are ageless. Buen Camino
 
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