Hello,
I'm walking the first three days of the Camino Frances in mid-May and need some advice as I made my plans on a bit of a whim and my start date is now less than a month away. I start at SSJP and end in Pamplona three days later (all being well).
I have never done this sort of walk before, but I'm 35yrs old and fairly fit. I'm not trying to fit an unusual amount of distance into each of the three days, so I'm hoping that my body will hold out and get me to Pamplona in one piece.
A few things that I've kind of decide and a few things that I need your advice on, please!....
- What is the best book to buy about the Camino de Santiago which will give me all the essential info' that I need and is light enough carry on the walk? (I intend to do the rest of the route in the future).
- Can I just show up at the office in SSJP and ask for my 'pilgrim papers' or do I need to do something in advance? I don't really know what 'Pilgrim Papers' are but I assume it is something to show the albergue owners to prove that I'm a pilgrim?
- I'm going to book my accommodation for the three nights in advance if I can. I think i'm doing a stop in Orrison because I read that it is a nice place to stop.
- I'm going to wear trainers and have waterproof socks with me in case it is wet, as other comments seems to lean towards trainers over walking shoes/boots.
- I'm going to buy a sleeping back liner to sleep in/on. Is it just a very thin/light sleeping bag which is easy to carry, I've never heard of a sleeping bag liner before?
- What size rucksack do I need if I'm carrying a sleeping bag liner and other essentials? Which rucksacks are best in terms of weight, comfort etc? (I'm on a low budget btw.)
- What clothes/footwear should I pack and how much of each for three days? What other items should I definitely take or not take? How much cash do I need to have on me each day if I stay in albergues?
- How much food and drink do I need to put in my rucksack before I start walking each day?
If anyone has time to come with me it might be quicker than answering all these questions, haha
Thanks!
I'm walking the first three days of the Camino Frances in mid-May and need some advice as I made my plans on a bit of a whim and my start date is now less than a month away. I start at SSJP and end in Pamplona three days later (all being well).
I have never done this sort of walk before, but I'm 35yrs old and fairly fit. I'm not trying to fit an unusual amount of distance into each of the three days, so I'm hoping that my body will hold out and get me to Pamplona in one piece.
A few things that I've kind of decide and a few things that I need your advice on, please!....
- What is the best book to buy about the Camino de Santiago which will give me all the essential info' that I need and is light enough carry on the walk? (I intend to do the rest of the route in the future).
- Can I just show up at the office in SSJP and ask for my 'pilgrim papers' or do I need to do something in advance? I don't really know what 'Pilgrim Papers' are but I assume it is something to show the albergue owners to prove that I'm a pilgrim?
- I'm going to book my accommodation for the three nights in advance if I can. I think i'm doing a stop in Orrison because I read that it is a nice place to stop.
- I'm going to wear trainers and have waterproof socks with me in case it is wet, as other comments seems to lean towards trainers over walking shoes/boots.
- I'm going to buy a sleeping back liner to sleep in/on. Is it just a very thin/light sleeping bag which is easy to carry, I've never heard of a sleeping bag liner before?
- What size rucksack do I need if I'm carrying a sleeping bag liner and other essentials? Which rucksacks are best in terms of weight, comfort etc? (I'm on a low budget btw.)
- What clothes/footwear should I pack and how much of each for three days? What other items should I definitely take or not take? How much cash do I need to have on me each day if I stay in albergues?
- How much food and drink do I need to put in my rucksack before I start walking each day?
If anyone has time to come with me it might be quicker than answering all these questions, haha
Thanks!