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Or start in Pamplona. There is not a lot between Roncesvalles and Pamplona except some slippery rocks.I've been reading all the threads about the climb over St Jean to Roncevalles and my husband reckons if I'm feeling nervous I should just start at Roncevalles.
Will I feel like I've failed if I dont start at SJ?
I want to get to Santiago... and in one peice... this is my main ambition
If you want to walk sjpp to roncesvalles, remember you can also stay overnight at orisson (booking ahead needed). This will take 7-8 km of the next day to roncesvalles.
Or you can take the lower route, which is a bit easier, so i've heard. There you can also choose to stay inbetween somewhere and walk the rest the next day.
This is so sad - it is your Camino - i can say that Roncesvalles is easy to get to but if you have any doubts , Pamplona is a great starting point.I've done sjpdp to Roncevalles but had to terminate there and go home, so can't comment on how you will feel skipping it. In a few days I will be picking up the Camino again, but I will start in Pamplona instead of Roncevalles and, frankly, I don't give a damn. Any Camino wherever you start it because you want to start it is as good as any other.
My 2c.
Probably the best advice you will get.Dutch is right in mentioning that you will not "fail" by starting your Camino in Roncesvalles. There has been much ink spent on the debate of having to start the Camino in SJPP, but you shouldnt listen to those who'll want to brag about what they did and how much you missed! Start in Roncesvalles, or Pamplona if you must, and you'll experience the Camino to Santiago at its fullest. You'll also save yourself an excess which might compromise your Camino.
LesBrass, please correct me if i am wrong, but maybe it is also a little bit your nerves speaking and acting up because your starting in about 3 weeks?
This is quite normal. Lost of people are somewhat nervous. All for different reasons, but that ok. As soon as you arrive and start the walk, they will all go away. Probably sooner, when you have your first drink with a fellow pilgrim.
Dont worry. You'll be fine. Start where you want and just walk and enjoy.
LesBras, if you need a walking partner remember I am not starting in SJPdP either. I start walking from the Pension Corazon Puro in Vizkarret on September 16.
My husband and I did the same. We decided not to push ourselves on the first day, so reducing risk of injury. We went to SJPP looked around, went to the church then had a lift with Express Bouricot to Roncesvalles. We stayed the night there and started walking the next day. No regrets, no guilt. We made it to Santiago.OK... it's decided. I'm going to change the start. My husband feels a lot happier and I'm feeling ok about it. I've got a few health issues and I know that this is the most precious thing... if I had to choose between good health and getting to Santiago... well I know which one I'd choose in the blink of an eye.
So... Roncevalles it is. We'll drive there on the 12th and stay the night. Then wind our way downwards... slowly to Pamploma. My husband is only walking a couple of days before driving home.
Thanks for the kind words folks... I know this is the right choice for me at the moment.
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