September 2012 Pilgrim

[Danaher]

Hello, I am Mary from Coronado Ca USA. Looking forward to the Camino. Many thanks to everyone
who has posted so many useful hints for making the Camino. I am trying to keep my weight to 12 lbs total including my backpack. So far, so good. What about an extra pair of shoes? Do you just get sick of wearing the same shoes all day long and night? Suggestions...sandals ? Thank you.

 

[Abbeydore]

Welcome Mary, yes I'm taking my ecco sandals also, can go in the shower, can relax .....many possibilities, including walking (barefeet is just to dangerous)

David

http://www.ecco.com/en-XI/Ecco/Outdoor/ ... -50034?i=2

 

[gittiharre]

I swear by CROCS CLEO SANDALS, weight next to nothing, very comfy, just walked 12 km in them, perfect in the shower too and you can wear thin socks in them. They last and last too. Cheers, Gitti

 

[Deleted member 3000]

barefeet is just to dangerous

I have seen pilgrims denied entrance because of barefeet. A second pair of full-duty footwear is generally considered unnecessary, so I suggest going with Crocs, sandals, or zoris.

 

[jennifer2012]

Mary, I am also going to walk the Camino Frances starting August 31, 2012 if all things go as planned...which I know they often don't! I am trying to connect with folks who will be there when I am. I live in Vancouver, Washington. When are you thinking of going? Jenny

 

[shallow7]

Hi my name is Julia, and I am from Victoria in Australia, I am 66 and starting my first Camino in September 2012.I have been following these posts for a while and would like to thank you for all the wonderful information I have gathered .It looks like I may not have the travelling companion that was to come but I am less concerned about that now because of your reassurance that a lot of older people start out alone. Julia

 

[joanfromcomox]

Hello to the September 2012 "class". My daughter (Brighid) and I (Joan) will be walking along beside you, so to speak, this September. I'm taking advantage of sales going on in my community (Comox, BC, Canada) to pick up things for the journey at very reasonable prices. Walking almost every day and will start breaking in those boots purchased for the journey. The "why" question was asked of me recently. I responded by saying that "gratitude" is what bubbles up when I ask myself the same question. Apart from that, I said, I'm leaving the "door" open. For those living on Vancouver Island (and perhaps the San Juans or the n.w. of Washington State, you may be interested to know that a meeting of veterans and "newbies" is being held in Victoria, BC on March 24th. May we all enjoy the journey we're on now as we prepare for taking that first step in September.

 

[sharondb]

HI Julie, I'm also from Victoria and walked the Camino Frances in 2010 and part of it in 2011. It was the most fantastic time for me and I hope to walk the Camino Portugues in September this year. Just remember, take your time and enjoy every day. Don't rush and walk your own walk. I'm 60 this year and hope to do many more walks in the years to come.

 

[colinPeter]

looks like I may not have the travelling companion that was to come

Hi Julia,
Good for you, I think you'll find you won't be on your own for long. Lots of good folk to meet along the way.
Buen Camino.
Col

 

[gerardcarey]

Hi my name is Julia, and I am from Victoria in Australia, I am 66 and starting my first Camino in September 2012.I have been following these posts for a while and would like to thank you for all the wonderful information I have gathered .It looks like I may not have the travelling companion that was to come but I am less concerned about that now because of your reassurance that a lot of older people start out alone. Julia

I'll be there Julia! Gerad here and I'm coming on my own in September too! 67 and from Brisbane. Booked my flight today. We are going to be just fine and we are going to have a great time

 

[camelle]

Hi Julia: When will you start your walk in September? My plan is to start on Sept. 27. I am 66 and from Alberta Canada. I have booked my flight and am very excited! Still have a lot to learn and will read a lot of posts between now and then, for sure!

Buen Camino!
Ellen

 

[kayinaylesbury]

Hi Mary - I too am hoping to start the Camino in Sept - the 11th stood out for me when I looked at the calendar. I'm 62, female, fairly fit (or so I hope) and also doing it solo. I'm just gathering information at the moment and also looking at buying a sleeping bag of some descriptionl I'm fromn Buckinghamshire in England, go walking every Sunday with a group, doing anything from 7 - 15 miles. If you're going to about St Jean on the 11/12th I'd love to meet up to start with you.

Best wishes

kay

 

[david g]

looks like there are a bunch of us getting all giddy with excitement over the thought of the Camino! my son and i plan to leave washougal,wash. mid to late august to be done by end of sept 2012 or thereabouts. he, because he's young and adventurous, me because i'm recently retired and ready for some living. looking forward to hearing about others ideas on planning.

 

[PeregrinoVince]

Without a doubt you will find a light pair of cross-trainers and a pair of flipflops most usefull, just remember to break your boots in before you go and be sure you have a very snug fitting pair. I walked in cross-trainers in the cities and some of the Meseta, the flips were great for end of day relaxing and to wear while showering also for walking in cool water streams along the way.

 

[kayinaylesbury]

Hi Mary - I've just noticed that you are starting in September, as I'm a single female also starting in Sept I was wondering what date you start. I'm arriving in St Jean on the 3rd Sept and will start out on the 4th. After reading a great number of posts I'm booking a night at Orisson (whenny son arranges to pay via paypal!!) to break myself in gently.

Look forward to hearing from you

Kay

 

[Meredith1]

Hi my name is Julia, and I am from Victoria in Australia, I am 66 and starting my first Camino in September 2012.I have been following these posts for a while and would like to thank you for all the wonderful information I have gathered .It looks like I may not have the travelling companion that was to come but I am less concerned about that now because of your reassurance that a lot of older people start out alone. Julia

I'll be there Julia! Gerad here and I'm coming on my own in September too! 67 and from Brisbane. Booked my flight today. We are going to be just fine and we are going to have a great time

Hi, Julia and Gerard! I'm Meredith from South Carolina, I'm 68, and planning my first Camino (the Frances route) also for September, most likely leaving from here around Sept. 7 or 8--everything's still flexible. This forum is incredibly valuable--I'd been concerned about going alone but have been very encouraged by the comments I've read at this site. Now I just need to work out the timing for my route: where to start in order to finish in Santiago within (approximately) 17-18 days, without having to rush.

Good luck with your preparations!

 

[julie]

Now I just need to work out the timing for my route: where to start in order to finish in Santiago within (approximately) 17-18 days, without having to rush.

Hi Meredith, You could comfortably walk from Leon in about 14 days which would leave you a few days buffer in case you want to do a couple of shorter days, sightsee along the way, take the bus to Finisterre, have extra time in Santiago at the end etc.

 

[FaithandGratitude]

Hi my name is Julia, and I am from Victoria in Australia, I am 66 and starting my first Camino in September 2012.I have been following these posts for a while and would like to thank you for all the wonderful information I have gathered .It looks like I may not have the travelling companion that was to come but I am less concerned about that now because of your reassurance that a lot of older people start out alone. Julia

Hi Julia and everyone!

'Me too, me too!' - Im a solo, female pilgrim from Melbourne, Australia and I'm starting at SJPP, around Sept 17 -18-ish. Thankyou to everyone for your posts and I have many more questions which I might ask later! Julia, I plan to do the CAE Camino course in May, are you doing it? Have read 9(!) Camino books so far and am obsessively researching like the little Virgo that I am, helped along by everyone's posts. Already started packing Im so excited!

Sabina