Setting off SJDP May5 2018

[Louis Lloyd]

Hi we are a retired Australian couple setting off on 5th May, we have booked Orisson and Roncesvalles however the rest will depend on our speed. We have allowed seven week and if time permits will continue on to Finisterre. Maybe we see some of you on the walk.
Carol and Lou

 

[Sailor]

Carol and Lou, welcome aboard, your first post! Reservations in Orisson and Roncesvalles are good. You are going to enjoy el camino. Buena suerte, y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Louis Lloyd]

Thank you Sailor.
We plan to each take one pair of trousers and two pairs of shorts. We will also have wet weather leggings and we plan to wear shorts under the leggings on wet days. Does the team feel that just one pair of trousers will suffice?

 

[nycwalking]

Welcome.

Please have the time of your life.

Buen camino.

 

[HedaP]

What fun! I love the time of preparation and expectation.
IMO one pair of trousers together with one pair of shorts is enough but there are others on this forum who prefer to walk with three rather than two walking outfits. I do take some light weight sleeping gear as well as three sets of undies and socks. If you find you need another pair of shorts you can always buy some along the way.
Buen camino, pergrinos, from another retired Australian.

 

[Sailor]

Thank you Sailor.
We plan to each take one pair of trousers and two pairs of shorts. We will also have wet weather leggings and we plan to wear shorts under the leggings on wet days. Does the team feel that just one pair of trousers will suffice?

Good evening. I took one pair of convertible pants and two pairs of shorts, that worked for me. Buena suerte y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Monasp]

The way by the mountain (Napoléon Route) is closed from 1st of November To 31th March so you have to go by Valcarlos. In the pilgrims office in SJPP volunteers will give you all informations.

 

[Rhysmike]

Hi we are a retired Australian couple setting off on 5th May, we have booked Orisson and Roncesvalles however the rest will depend on our speed. We have allowed seven week and if time permits will continue on to Finisterre. Maybe we see some of you on the walk.
Carol and Lou

Michael & Lynne from Wollongong. We’ll be leaving St Jean on Monday 7th so we may see you somewhere on the path.

 

[Rhysmike]

Hi we are a retired Australian couple setting off on 5th May, we have booked Orisson and Roncesvalles however the rest will depend on our speed. We have allowed seven week and if time permits will continue on to Finisterre. Maybe we see some of you on the walk.
Carol and Lou

Also, we are in our 60’s and will be walking our third Camino. If there are any questions we can help with, especially coming from Australia, let us know.

 

[Kanga]

All these Australians, good job. Welcome @Louis Lloyd - you have given yourself lots of time, the best way to walk the Camino. I do hope the path is lined with flowers, literally and figuratively.

And in answer to your question - yes, I think one pair of trousers is enough with two pairs of shorts. By leggings, do you mean waterproof over-pants? I think of leggings as tight and would go under your shorts, not over them. Good for cold days, and as nightwear.

Now onto my 12th camino (I think) I only take two sets of clothes, one off and one on. I wash each day. For me it is two hiking skirts, one pair of long leggings (the tight sort), two long sleeved silk/merino tops, one merino cardigan or sweater, a featherweight Houdini jacket, one long Altus raincoat, two sets of underwear, a buff, a visor, one pair of crocs and one pair of walking sandals. If it is summer/autumn I add a swimsuit and maybe a very flimsy light top. In spring I add gloves and waterproof Dexshell socks. For clothing, that's it.

 

[Louis Lloyd]

Thanks Kanga for your response and kind wishes. Yes I do mean waterproof over pants. My better half corrected me on that as well.

 

[Louis Lloyd]

The way by the mountain (Napoléon Route) is closed from 1st of November To 31th March so you have to go by Valcarlos. In the pilgrims office in SJPP volunteers will give you all informations.

We leave 5th May so the Napoleon route technically will be open

 

[MeandIan]

Hi

Hi we are a retired Australian couple setting off on 5th May, we have booked Orisson and Roncesvalles however the rest will depend on our speed. We have allowed seven week and if time permits will continue on to Finisterre. Maybe we see some of you on the walk.
Carol and Lou

Hi. We are Ian and Hazel,also retired. We are starting 3rd May and we are expecting to go slow. We have allowed however long I’m sure we’ll meet on the way

 

[Louis Lloyd]

Hi

Hi. We are Ian and Hazel,also retired. We are starting 3rd May and we are expecting to go slow. We have allowed however long I’m sure we’ll meet on the way

Looking forward to meeting up somewhere.

 

[blueskywa]

I'm loving all these retired walking Aussies off on an amazing journey!! Can't wait for our second Camino leaving home 2 months today.....yay!!
Buen Camino to you all From another retired Aussie

 

[Louis Lloyd]

I'm loving all these retired walking Aussies off on an amazing journey!! Can't wait for our second Camino leaving home 2 months today.....yay!!
Buen Camino to you all From another retired Aussie

Hello Loretta