Jeff Johnston
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Francis (2017)
Have decided to make my first pilgrimage in the Spring rather than the Fall. Will depart MI mid May and return the end of June. First decision was to even do this. Many reasons for the Spring choice.
Next big decision, Begin in St Jean or a bit down the road (likely Roncesvalles or Pamplona). I frankly (at age 72) am a bit fearful of beginning this length trip with the demanding 1450M climb and then the steep decent. Afraid that some part(s) of this old body might blow apart thus running the risk of trashing the whole journey.
I know enough to go slow and to set my own pace. That's not a problem for we older folks; we know not to attempt to be 19 again. The real question is: can I even make the climb at any pace?
My heart says: "Do it all." My reason says: "Be smart."
Thoughts? And, where would you choose to begin if not in St. Jean?
Gracias!
Next big decision, Begin in St Jean or a bit down the road (likely Roncesvalles or Pamplona). I frankly (at age 72) am a bit fearful of beginning this length trip with the demanding 1450M climb and then the steep decent. Afraid that some part(s) of this old body might blow apart thus running the risk of trashing the whole journey.
I know enough to go slow and to set my own pace. That's not a problem for we older folks; we know not to attempt to be 19 again. The real question is: can I even make the climb at any pace?
My heart says: "Do it all." My reason says: "Be smart."
Thoughts? And, where would you choose to begin if not in St. Jean?
Gracias!