tony downey
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... I aim next year to walk the Appalachian trail and would first like to do this pilgrimage to have some reflection time and to get my muscles in to shape for the Appalachian. ... I have never set out on any adventure like this, I have no gear yet an no experience, ... Is the route well signed, will I get away without having to use GPS and be an expert map reader I would like to camp and stay in hotels, are both available. I would like to get use to my tent and gear and camp a night and then maybe hotel a night. What is this book that needs stamping and where en route do you get this done. ...
... I have been training for the past month and walk 20 miles every morning for 6 days a week and to be honest find this quite easy. ... For some reason, I am itching to go now and do it, but with my sensible head on, I think March will be the earliest safe date to do it. Actually a lot of snow in Pamplona yesterday. ...
it was a chance meeting with someone who told me about the Camino and I just knew it was something I had to do, I dont know why, it was just a feeling.
I guess you are sort of new to walking. The camino is like a walk in a city park. You are never far from anything. Watch the way and read some, but don't worry about gear. If you wanted you could come with nothing and purchase everything you need (not much) for prices that are comparable to USA. There are shops in Ste. Jean Pied de Porte that will sell you everything and that is the starting point. I would forego the tenting idea as it would be more hassle than it is worth, but just start reading and looking. My wife and I walked in Sept and we are in our sixties.I am a newbie to this. I aim next year to walk the Appalachian trail and would first like to do this pilgrimage to have some reflection time and to get my muscles in to shape for the Appalachian.
Here is the problem. I have never set out on any adventure like this, I have no gear yet an no experience, So I hope you seasoned travellers can help
Is the route well signed, will I get away without having to use GPS and be an expert map reader
I would like to camp and stay in hotels, are both available. I would like to get use to my tent and gear and camp a night and then maybe hotel a night.
What is this book that needs stamping and where en route do you get this done.
Any ideas, suggestions, advice, dos and donts, all welcome
I am a newbie to this. I aim next year to walk the Appalachian trail and would first like to do this pilgrimage to have some reflection time and to get my muscles in to shape for the Appalachian.
Here is the problem. I have never set out on any adventure like this, I have no gear yet an no experience, So I hope you seasoned travellers can help
Is the route well signed, will I get away without having to use GPS and be an expert map reader
I would like to camp and stay in hotels, are both available. I would like to get use to my tent and gear and camp a night and then maybe hotel a night.
What is this book that needs stamping and where en route do you get this done.
Any ideas, suggestions, advice, dos and donts, all welcome
I start out with the obvious, the Camino(s) and the AT are two very different beasts. The Camino(s) is/are mostly a 'urban hike' that goes from village/town to town/village through inhabited landscape, it is not a wilderness walk. To answer your questions: It is well way marked, you do not need a GPS nor be an expert map reader. Just get one of the many guides for info about things not to miss and accomodation options and you are all set.
Also, wild camping is neither necessary nor allowed on many parts of the Camino. To try out that kind of gear, you are better off choosing a wilderness hike near where you live for a weekend or more.
SY, I love reading your responses. I have learned much from you, and appreciate your sharing. I go for my first camino on Apr. 1st.
20 miles every morning? Impressive!
You can set out on the Camino all year round, no need to wait until March ;-)
Buen Camino! SY
Hi MargaretaM,
In SJPdP the municipal albergue at 55 rue de La Citadelle is a fine place to stay but they do not take reservations.
However the Pilgrims' office of the Amis du Chemin de Saint Jacques at 39 rue de la Citadelle can provide you with a Credential, current trail/weather info and on site lodging assistance. Their telephone is 05 59 37 05 09. In season the pilgrims office is open from 7h30 to 12h30 and then from 13h30 to 22h. They keep up to the minute lists of ALL available space throughout the SJPdP area, both pilgrim albergues as well as tourist accommodation.
Usually in season you can only stay for one night in municipal and parish albergues unless you are ill. Private albergues and regular tourist accommodation allow longer stays.
Good luck and Buen camino!
MM
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