DancingQueen15
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Not sure
Hello Everyone,
I'd really like some help and advice. I decided last week that I'd really love to do this camino and if I didn't use this little window that I had, I didn't know when I would next be able to go. ThenI found this amazing forum and spent the next few days reading.
So the return flights to Santiago from London are booked. I have nearly all of my kit finalised and it should come in at around 5kgs (10% of my bodyweight) not Inc water nor food. Kit has been selected after reading on here. So I'm happy with this.
I arrive Thursday morning and plan to start walking on Friday morning. I have 9 full days to walk, and I'm of average fitness, and will be walking by myself - so a lone female.
It's just that my excitement is turning to nerves and I have a few last minute questions:
- I was going to start in Ponderada but not sure if I'm pushing it to complete in 9 days. Also I have seen the safety alert from today for this stage. I did see in another thread the idea of starting in Villafranca, and starting one stage later. Which do you think would be better?
-I arrive at 9.30 at santiago airport. I'll then take the 11.10 Empresa Freire bus to Lugo and change there. I would get to Ponferrada (if I started here) at 3.30pm. Will I still get bed at this time? I'd rather stay with pilgrims for my first night than book a single room in hotel. Should I phone and book tomorrow? Spanish is pants, but worth a try if I need
-I also need to get a passport on Thursday. Are these easy to get in both places?
-can I buy poles anywhere before I start? I am coming over with hand luggage so need to buy when I arrive.
I am usually a very confident traveller, but then I normally have all my accommodation booked for a trip. This is very outside my comfort zone.
All thoughts and advice welcome.
Thank you
I'd really like some help and advice. I decided last week that I'd really love to do this camino and if I didn't use this little window that I had, I didn't know when I would next be able to go. ThenI found this amazing forum and spent the next few days reading.
So the return flights to Santiago from London are booked. I have nearly all of my kit finalised and it should come in at around 5kgs (10% of my bodyweight) not Inc water nor food. Kit has been selected after reading on here. So I'm happy with this.
I arrive Thursday morning and plan to start walking on Friday morning. I have 9 full days to walk, and I'm of average fitness, and will be walking by myself - so a lone female.
It's just that my excitement is turning to nerves and I have a few last minute questions:
- I was going to start in Ponderada but not sure if I'm pushing it to complete in 9 days. Also I have seen the safety alert from today for this stage. I did see in another thread the idea of starting in Villafranca, and starting one stage later. Which do you think would be better?
-I arrive at 9.30 at santiago airport. I'll then take the 11.10 Empresa Freire bus to Lugo and change there. I would get to Ponferrada (if I started here) at 3.30pm. Will I still get bed at this time? I'd rather stay with pilgrims for my first night than book a single room in hotel. Should I phone and book tomorrow? Spanish is pants, but worth a try if I need
-I also need to get a passport on Thursday. Are these easy to get in both places?
-can I buy poles anywhere before I start? I am coming over with hand luggage so need to buy when I arrive.
I am usually a very confident traveller, but then I normally have all my accommodation booked for a trip. This is very outside my comfort zone.
All thoughts and advice welcome.
Thank you
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