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Hi Janelle,and I was thinking about just getting there and then just going until I felt like stopping each day. Is that a bad plan?
Janelle
Hi! I was planning on doing the Camino after retirement this year; but parents, kids activities etc had changed my plans so I just quit my planning. Yesterday my father's surgery was put off until the spring and I feel like now my options are wide open again and perhaps this is a sign that I should go this fall. I (my husband and kids really) wonder if it's too late to get things together. I plan on going by myself and was hoping to start at St Jean--it seems like many people in the forum have planned much better that me and I was thinking about just getting there and then just going until I felt like stopping each day. Is that a bad plan? Should I be more scheduled! AYIYI!! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I'm not very worried about safety--but my family is; am I being naive?
Thanks so much!
Janelle
Hi Janelle, as mspath already stated .Hi! I was planning on doing the Camino after retirement this year; but parents, kids activities etc had changed my plans so I just quit my planning. Yesterday my father's surgery was put off until the spring and I feel like now my options are wide open again and perhaps this is a sign that I should go this fall. I (my husband and kids really) wonder if it's too late to get things together. I plan on going by myself and was hoping to start at St Jean--it seems like many people in the forum have planned much better that me and I was thinking about just getting there and then just going until I felt like stopping each day. Is that a bad plan? Should I be more scheduled! AYIYI!! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I'm not very worried about safety--but my family is; am I being naive?
Thanks so much!
Janelle
The only reason we spend so much time planning is to entertain ourselves while we wait for the date we've decided on!
Hi! I was planning on doing the Camino after retirement this year; but parents, kids activities etc had changed my plans so I just quit my planning. Yesterday my father's surgery was put off until the spring and I feel like now my options are wide open again and perhaps this is a sign that I should go this fall. I (my husband and kids really) wonder if it's too late to get things together. I plan on going by myself and was hoping to start at St Jean--it seems like many people in the forum have planned much better that me and I was thinking about just getting there and then just going until I felt like stopping each day. Is that a bad plan? Should I be more scheduled! AYIYI!! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I'm not very worried about safety--but my family is; am I being naive?
Thanks so much!
Janelle
My plan, too. We need to know ourselves.You don't have to start in SJPP. Americanpilgrim suggests Pamplona and I support this too!
MM this is packing week for me. I've been training with assorted articles in my bag for weight. Your list is a perfect model and one that I will heed, even though I seem to have lists everywhere (part of the problem). I tend to overdo details, so this is a good reminder. Some new things purchased will remain behind, especially now with airlines and their cabin allowances. Thanks so much….17 days and counting. MaggieHi Janelle,
Welcome to the Forum!
Since you are eager to walk and have the time this autumn might be the perfect moment for your journey. Read what others have posted re walking in autumn in this earlier Forum thread.
As for safety here is a current summer 2015 thread regarding safety while walking.
Do scan the various Forum topics for a wealth of advice/tips regarding routes, equipment,etc. All of use who walk at the end of the year have our favorite kit and tips here are mine.
Whatever you choose and whenever you set off do plan to go slowly for the first week or so. Travel light and take it easy is are favorite mottos.
Happy planning and Buen camino!
MM
I plan to go Oktober 18, from Vila Nova de Cerveira (Portugal).Hi Janelle. The only reason we spend so much time planning is to entertain ourselves while we wait for the date we've decided on!
First make sure you have good shoes or boots and start some daily walking in them. Then get a well-fitted backpack (ideally under 40 L) and a lightweight sleeping bag. Everything else can be assembled (and dissassembled) easily or even on the go.
Where and when are you thinking of? I plan to start October 14 from SJPP.
Good luck and buen Camino.
Hi! I was planning on doing the Camino after retirement this year; but parents, kids activities etc had changed my plans so I just quit my planning. Yesterday my father's surgery was put off until the spring and I feel like now my options are wide open again and perhaps this is a sign that I should go this fall. I (my husband and kids really) wonder if it's too late to get things together. I plan on going by myself and was hoping to start at St Jean--it seems like many people in the forum have planned much better that me and I was thinking about just getting there and then just going until I felt like stopping each day. Is that a bad plan? Should I be more scheduled! AYIYI!! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I'm not very worried about safety--but my family is; am I being naive?
Thanks so much!
Janelle
Chose your gear wisely. Keep it simple, keep it light. Get a guide book or E guide book and read it now and take it with you. Start walking now to get ready. Wear the shoes you will walk the Camino in to ensure they are broke in. When you land in Europe get some Euros. I get mine when I land at the airport. Small bills and lots of 1 and 2 € change. When you get to SJPD you can start by following the crowds then follow the yellow arrows. The sun will be behind you in the morning and in your face in the afternoon. Don't be afraid to ask people questions or for assistance. Walk into your Camino, keep the first several days distances short and gradually increase your distance when you fell ready. Stop when you are tired if not sooner. Buen CaminoHi! I was planning on doing the Camino after retirement this year; but parents, kids activities etc had changed my plans so I just quit my planning. Yesterday my father's surgery was put off until the spring and I feel like now my options are wide open again and perhaps this is a sign that I should go this fall. I (my husband and kids really) wonder if it's too late to get things together. I plan on going by myself and was hoping to start at St Jean--it seems like many people in the forum have planned much better that me and I was thinking about just getting there and then just going until I felt like stopping each day. Is that a bad plan? Should I be more scheduled! AYIYI!! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I'm not very worried about safety--but my family is; am I being naive?
Thanks so much!
Janelle
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