awakeningaimee
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I'm starting October 1st in SJPP.
Are you walking in October?
Xo
Aimee
Are you walking in October?
Xo
Aimee
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I commence on 30th September, which is the best route from SJPP, Napoleon or other? GregI'm starting October 1st in SJPP.
Are you walking in October?
Xo
Aimee
I commence on 30th September, which is the best route from SJPP, Napoleon or other? Greg
Huntto is both a gite and a chambres d'hote.There is a casa rural in Hunto & a albergue in Orisson if you want to do the Napoleon route over 2 days.
Huntto is both a gite and a chambres d'hote.
http://www.gites-de-france-64.com/ferme-ithurburia/
http://www.refuge-orisson.com/
Thanks a million for coming back so quickly. This is also my 1st long walk and I am so out of my comfort zone, not concerned with the distance-just at my age, I have not done anything like this since the Seventies, ugly walking shoes & back pak . I am normally staying at Clubmeds or Sheratons around the world. However I want to get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself-so hence this 760km walk. The 1st days walk has my head spinning and I need to have this crystal clear in my mind before I leave, so your response was extremely helpful. Regards Greg P.S any information is greatly appreciated.Hi Greg, it's my 1st time walking. From what I have read, if you are considering the Napoleon Route then when you get to SJPP then you need to check to make sure that route is open because the weather can be bad sometimes around this time of year. There is a casa rural in Hunto & a albergue in Orisson if you want to do the Napoleon route over 2 days. The other route is the Valcaros route which I believe was Charlemagne's route. This route is supposed to be less strenuous although I have heard both are. Valcaros has several places to stay. There is a timelapse video of the Napoleon route on YouTube & there is a couple with a baby on YouTube that took the Valcaros route. Let me know what you decide. I am leaning toward the Charlemagne Valcaros route. Perhaps, we will meet on the Camino.
Xoxo
Great-thanks, they look charming. GregHuntto is both a gite and a chambres d'hote.
http://www.gites-de-france-64.com/ferme-ithurburia/
http://www.refuge-orisson.com/
Thanks a million for coming back so quickly. This is also my 1st long walk and I am so out of my comfort zone, not concerned with the distance-just at my age, I have not done anything like this since the Seventies, ugly walking shoes & back pak . I am normally staying at Clubmeds or Sheratons around the world. However I want to get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself-so hence this 760km walk. The 1st days walk has my head spinning and I need to have this crystal clear in my mind before I leave, so your response was extremely helpful. Regards Greg P.S any information is greatly appreciated.
Like going to the gym, the first day or two is relatively easy. Then the aches and pains hit. Then you have to work through the aches and pains at the same time you build strength. The speed of your recovery after the first week depends a lot on your age. Some get stronger after the first week, but some hit the wall after two weeks. Do not count on only one week of pain. You are walking a half marathon a day for over a month. It is not easy. Taking a day off can help with the recovery. It is hard to really recover if you walk every day. After three weeks, some really feel their Cheerios, and do something stupid and end up injured. A common cause is thinking that you successfully did a 30km day, so a 40km day will be as easy. The end of the day is when you are most vulnerable. You are tired, a bit dehydrated, and begin to change body mechanics. You may not want to tempt fate.I am planning to take the 1st week very slow & easy build up distance from there. I have read that the 1st week or so really helps you build strength for the rest of the walk. Also, that taking it easy at 1st helps avoid pain later.
You can make a reservation at the albergue in Orisson. It's about 30€. 1 of the most expensive from what I have read. If the pass is closed, the will not refund your money from what I have read.
There is a tread here about walking in October & November that you can search that has good info. I made another post about walking in October & November last month mspath posted her packing list link & several people made recommendations.
Like going to the gym, the first day or two is relatively easy. Then the aches and pains hit. Then you have to work through the aches and pains at the same time you build strength. The speed of your recovery after the first week depends a lot on your age. Some get stronger after the first week, but some hit the wall after two weeks. Do not count on only one week of pain. You are walking a half marathon a day for over a month. It is not easy. Taking a day off can help with the recovery. It is hard to really recover if you walk every day. After three weeks, some really feel their Cheerios, and do something stupid and end up injured. A common cause is thinking that you successfully did a 30km day, so a 40km day will be as easy. The end of the day is when you are most vulnerable. You are tired, a bit dehydrated, and begin to change body mechanics. You may not want to tempt fate.
I think Orisson includes dinner and breakfast for the 33E cost. They do not refund, but the chances of bad weather in September and October is very low. They are open March to October, so verify what they mean by "to October."
Albergues begin closing at the end of October. Most of the lists on opening dates are inaccurate. Call ahead. When it is slow, owners have been know to close up and take a few days/weeks off, and they generally do not inform websites about their schedule changes.[/
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Falcon, makes sense. I'll probably start out at 5 to 7 miles a day & see how it goes. Then, add some miles from there. I have some issues with my SI Joint, back & hips & so I really need to take it easy. I am a little on the lazy side. I might end up having a long Camino. I am going to see what happens. I hope I can make it the whole way. I am a little nervous about it. Please share any tips you have as I need them. Thank you xoxo
Hi,Greg, I have been studying the routes & info here, in the US pilgrims FB group & I have a lot of guidebooks & apps for my iPhone. I am more of a luxury traveler. I am sure you can do it. There are lots of posts of people your age up to much older doing it. I
am 43. My husband is 67. I don't know if he is coming with me or not yet. I am planning to take the 1st week very slow & easy build up distance from there. I have read that the 1st week or so really helps you build strength for the rest of the walk. Also, that taking it easy at 1st helps avoid pain later. This is my perception. There are lots of people walking the Camino in their 60s & 70s.
You can make a reservation at the albergue in Orisson. It's about 30€. 1 of the most expensive from what I have read. If the pass is closed, the will not refund your money from what I have read.
There's a lady named Kanga here that says the place in Huntto is great & the lady that owns it is a great cook.
There is a tread here about walking in October & November that you can search that has good info. I made another post about walking in October & November last month mspath posted her packing list link & several people made recommendations.
Please ask me anything that you would like & I'll help as best I can.
Xoxo
Hi Greg, I have walked 3 caminos and two of them with my trusty (Aussie) OnePlanet backpack. It is 10 years old but still perfect. They use top quality materials and now make a lightweight version. Take a look if you can.
I originally bought mine because they were one of the first brands to make a specific style for women (along with Macpac, which I take for shorter caminos).
You can test your pack in the store with weights to see what it feels like on the shoulders and hips. A good hint is to ask store staff to help you with adjusting straps for best fit (or at least to explain how to do it).
If you have any specific questions, feel free to personal message me or post again. Cheers, Grace
And Aimee - sending you a ‘buen camino’ for October - I’ll be halfway through my Via de la Plata by then, eaving Sevilla in September. woo-hoo
Hi,
In your note these is mention of apps for Iphone, are there any you can recommend? Never thought of this before. Big day-purchased hiking poles, Gore-Tex rain coat. Still undecided about back pak. Kanga is from Sydney and she has been so helpful, I have spoken to her on the phone. Regards G
Great info Aimee. I also have lower back "issues" but the wide hip straps on my Oneplanet pack are really comfy. After a couple of days of camino walking the "morning stiffness" in my back seems to disappear.
I also take long compression sleeves instead of a 2nd long sleeve layer. Easy to take off when it warms up mid morning.
Cheers Grace
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Hi Grace,Hi Greg, I have walked 3 caminos and two of them with my trusty (Aussie) OnePlanet backpack. It is 10 years old but still perfect. They use top quality materials and now make a lightweight version. Take a look if you can.
I originally bought mine because they were one of the first brands to make a specific style for women (along with Macpac, which I take for shorter caminos).
You can test your pack in the store with weights to see what it feels like on the shoulders and hips. A good hint is to ask store staff to help you with adjusting straps for best fit (or at least to explain how to do it).
If you have any specific questions, feel free to personal message me or post again. Cheers, Grace
And Aimee - sending you a ‘buen camino’ for October - I’ll be halfway through my Via de la Plata by then, eaving Sevilla in September. woo-hoo
Hi Aimee!
Forgive me, but what or where is SJPP?
I'm thinking about going later in the year but a little worried about the cold.
Cheers.
Adam
Hi Aimee!
Forgive me, but what or where is SJPP?
I'm thinking about going later in the year but a little worried about the cold.
Cheers.
Adam
Hi Adam,
Since you are interested in walking later in the year be sure to read what other pilgrims and I have written in this Forum thread re November, December, January walking.
Although many albergues will be closed for a well earned rest in no sense will all albergues be closed. During all my caminos I have always been able to find inexpensive pilgrim albergues open even in winter; never have I had to opt for more expensive tourist accommodation in order to have a bunk. Often I have been the only pilgrim in the albergue which can be a bit daunting when 'things go bang in the night'.
Happy planning and Buen camino,
Margaret Meredith
Hi!! I'm walking from Roncesvalles starting around 25 September! My first time so maybe see you on the way!!
X Amanda
Hi Joe, I am hoping to be on the road by the 30th, no doubt we will cross paths. Getting close-
Wish you could run the Camino, so we could meet you and Laurie in Santiago, but we will fly back out of Madrid on October 28th and me thinks you'll still be stroll'n!!!Greetings October Pilgrims! ( Hi there awakengaimee )
Laurie and I leave St Jean on the 26th Sept .. we have 6 weeks to stroll the Camino, and "stroll" is the main Marquee for our adventure . 61 days ... Oh Boy!
Joe
Wish you could run the Camino, so we could meet you and Laurie in Santiago, but we will fly back out of Madrid on October 28th and me thinks you'll still be stroll'n!!!
Wish I could run.. Period !. It would have been nice to have met ,petitewalker.
We have our flight out on 1 Nov ( Madrid) ... our pace might have quickened just a wee bit by then. We have no expectations of finishing in Santiago , it would be nice and maybe we just might but , we have elected to take our time and stop to smell the Pulpo
Joe
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