ladywalker#1
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- June 2014
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Welcome to the forum!I am a 57 year old female who will probably end up doing the Camino solo. I do not know anyone with that kind of available time or the desire for that matter. Is this something that I should hesitate about. Is there a way I can connect with pilgrims so I at least have someone to begin the Camino with in SJDPP. I am planning to go possibly in mid June of this year, but have not booked my flight. I will be flying from Detroit? Please advise!!!
Thank you so much - this is so helpful and inspiring!Walking from St Jean solo might turn out to be the best thing you ever did! I would advise you not to make any concrete plans to meet up with or start out with anyone, but also strongly recommend that you stop over at Orisson or Huntto on the first night. You are bound to meet someone at your lodging in St Jean, maybe someone else who is walking alone, that you can go out and eat with, or you might meet someone out and about - St Jean is tiny and pilgrims are easily spotted! Staying at Orisson not only gives you an easy start, but the communal meal and spirit there is fantastic and you will not be alone from the moment you get there. Don't worry, it will all work out for you. Buen Camino!
Thanks so much. I am feeling more at ease already about going solo! I have been watching flights out of Detroit to Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris all with one stop only. Madrid seems to be the most economical. I think I will take the advice of searching for threads on the topic. I can't believe how quickly people responded to my post. Thanks again!Welcome to the forum!
I assume you want to walk Camino Frances since you posted in CF thread. If you plan to start anywhere between late April and early October I'm sure there will be plenty of other pilgrims en route. So there should be no worries about companionship. Most possible you'll find your Camino family already on the first day, especially if you plan to start from St.Jean Pied de Port.
I don't know much about overseas air connections but most (you haven't mentioned where you want to fly from) Northern Americans or Aussies/Kiwis fly to either Madrid/Barcelona in Spain or Paris in France. With possible stop in England (London Stansted has good connections with Biarritz). There are many threads on these topics which you can quite easily find with Search engine here on the forum.
Happy planning and Ultreia!
Ha! I have heard this as well - that sometimes you WISH you could have some solo time. You are really an inspiration with all your global adventures. That is so awesome. I hope you had a buen camino last spring!No problem finding people to walk with. Upon arrival . I was on the Frances April/May 2014 @ 58. But it is my preferred method of travel globally. For me it's "go solo or no go" - I've walked all over the Middle East etcetcetc solo. You will most likely have the opposite problem - staying solo. No worries whatsoever! Buen Camino!
I am a 57 year old female who will probably end up doing the Camino solo. I do not know anyone with that kind of available time or the desire for that matter. Is this something that I should hesitate about. Is there a way I can connect with pilgrims so I at least have someone to begin the Camino with in SJDPP. I am planning to go possibly in mid June of this year, but have not booked my flight. I will be flying from Detroit? Please advise!!!
Met a few solo ladies and they were having no problems. One girl was a bit concerned walking in the early morning dark and asked if we would walk with her. Of course we did but when the sun came up she was off, no way I could keep up with her. Met her some time later and she cooked me a lovely dinner. You will be safe and meet a lot of marvellous people and make friends for life. Do not worryI am a 57 year old female who will probably end up doing the Camino solo. I do not know anyone with that kind of available time or the desire for that matter. Is this something that I should hesitate about. Is there a way I can connect with pilgrims so I at least have someone to begin the Camino with in SJDPP. I am planning to go possibly in mid June of this year, but have not booked my flight. I will be flying from Detroit? Please advise!!!
Thank you!!!You will meet many people. You will make new friends. Some of them may be a lifechanger. Look forward to it, and walk in peace and safety.
Buen Camino!
You will be very surprised about what is in store for you. Do not be afraid. You will meet people who care for you and will take care of you. The world is a better place than you think, and with good people that will help and support you. Such is the Camino. You should also keep in mind: Why do you walk the Camino? Those you meet are good people with similar thoughts you have. Help them, and you will be helped, and lifted on the Way.Thank you!!!
I am a 57 year old female who will probably end up doing the Camino solo. ............? Please advise!!!
Hi I am of a similar age as yourself, walking solo and have just booked my flight and first night stopover at Refuge Orisson. Starting mid April, hopefully to avoid the crowds of summer and have cooler weather whilst walking......just could not imagine myself walking in some of the temperatures quoted. I have read so many positive entries on this site that my only worry is that I wont want to go home.......he he.....Good luck with your planning and enjoy your CaminoI am a 57 year old female who will probably end up doing the Camino solo. I do not know anyone with that kind of available time or the desire for that matter. Is this something that I should hesitate about. Is there a way I can connect with pilgrims so I at least have someone to begin the Camino with in SJDPP. I am planning to go possibly in mid June of this year, but have not booked my flight. I will be flying from Detroit? Please advise!!!
Good luck to you as well. I know I'm getting more nervous as the date approaches. I'm a teacher so I will leave literally 1-2 days after school gets out. I'm a little nervous about the heat. I hope you have an awesome Camino. Muchas gracias for your reply.Hi I am of a similar age as yourself, walking solo and have just booked my flight and first night stopover at Refuge Orisson. Starting mid April, hopefully to avoid the crowds of summer and have cooler weather whilst walking......just could not imagine myself walking in some of the temperatures quoted. I have read so many positive entries on this site that my only worry is that I wont want to go home.......he he.....Good luck with your planning and enjoy your Camino
maybe we will see each other! I'm planning on booking the 13th but will begin the walk from stdpp.It is also my first time walking the camino. My flight is booked for 14th june 2015. I will also be walking alone from Leon and is looking forward to making a lot of friends along the way.
Start early in the morning, quit early in the afternoon.I'm a little nervous about the heat.
I would suggest you consider flying directly to Paris and then take an EasyJet flight to Biarritz the same day. I question any advice to fly to the UK and then to France. I am flying from LAX to CDG to BIQ in April to start the CF from SJPdP. I found that was the best alternative for me. Good luck.I am a 57 year old female who will probably end up doing the Camino solo. I do not know anyone with that kind of available time or the desire for that matter. Is this something that I should hesitate about. Is there a way I can connect with pilgrims so I at least have someone to begin the Camino with in SJDPP. I am planning to go possibly in mid June of this year, but have not booked my flight. I will be flying from Detroit? Please advise!!!
Hi FIona. My soon and I plan to depart from SJPdP on 11 April.Hi I am of a similar age as yourself, walking solo and have just booked my flight and first night stopover at Refuge Orisson. Starting mid April, hopefully to avoid the crowds of summer and have cooler weather whilst walking......just could not imagine myself walking in some of the temperatures quoted. I have read so many positive entries on this site that my only worry is that I wont want to go home.......he he.....Good luck with your planning and enjoy your Camino
You will be a good few days in front of me.....Buen CaminoHi FIona. My soon and I plan to depart from SJPdP on 11 April.
Thanks so much. I am feeling more at ease already about going solo! I have been watching flights out of Detroit to Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris all with one stop only. Madrid seems to be the most economical. I think I will take the advice of searching for threads on the topic. I can't believe how quickly people responded to my post. Thanks again!
This is why you are hearing from Camino veterans to wait until the Camino to find a walking partner. After a few days you notice who walks at your pace, who gets up at the same time, who takes the same number of breaks, and who keeps their political and/or religious beliefs to themselves unless notified that those topics are welcomed. You naturally gravitate to these people because your walking styles (and political/religious beliefs) are in harmony instead of in conflict.
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