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- Sept 2022 CF
God willin' & the creek don't rise
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I had no idea at all, who/what you were talking about. So, of course, I googled and found this explanation - for anyone else who is equally uninformed of such matters.former president Bartlet
Again, I have to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart! The community here is an invaluable resource for preparing for one's first Camino!!
ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THE ROUTE NAPOLEON SEPTEMBER 2022
Upon arrival at SJPP I made my way to the Pilgrims' Office. At this point I'd like to give a shout out to Annie Santiago because, thanks to her, I was well equipped for the rainy weather! I had my Altus Atmospheric poncho and the exact shoes recommended by her (as well as the insole inserts). Since the shoes were not waterproof, I also had Rain Shoe Covers. In addition, I had my Pacerpoles. All of the above, except the Rain Shoe Covers, I used over the past few months in training walks.
The volunteer at the office gave me a sheet showing 16 stages on one side and 17 stages on the back. He drew my attention to the first stage. He circled "200" and "1400" telling me we are here at 200 meters and the top is at 1400 meters. He then drew a line just above Orrison and made hash marks above the line crossing out everything over 1000 meters, pointed, and said "No!". He then highlighted the route to Roncesvalles via Valcarlos and said: "Go this way!" I never hiked or walked long distances until I began to prepare for the Camino. So I am not qualified to give any advice on this. I just wanted to include this information because I had assumed that the Napoleon route is advised against only due to winter weather. (Including early winter weather before the actual start of winter.) Now I know that I was making a false assumption! The temperatures were mild and not freezing but they were advising based on rain, wind, and visibility. Just wanted to describe my experience at the Pilgrim's Office to give everyone a heads up.
Just curious: Did you encounter this food truck on the Valcarlos route?One of my new French vocabulary words was learned when a lady walked up to the food truck on the mountain in the pouring rain and told the man that he is "une bénédiction" a blessing.
@Robo Oh my! I'm having the time of my life!Sounds like good advice!
Our last time 'over the top' was below freezing, rain, wind and about 100 metres visibility at best. (Spring)
That hit us up towards Croix Thiebault.
It was 'doable'. But let's just say we didn't stop till we hit the downhill and got some shelter from the prevailing weather.
Without the right gear, or an injury stopping us somewhere without shelter, it could have easily been a hypothermia risk.
Sounds like you're having fun!
@Kathar1na You're quite right! I posted only what I was told at the pilgrims' office. I tried to avoid any advice or: "I did this..." Because I'd booked Borda last April, I walked there as planned. Borda was fully booked that night and we all had an extensive discussion at dinner on this topic. I agree with what @Robo said in that it was 'doable' and I had the right equipment. But I don't want anyone to think I'm advocating one way or the other. Suffice it to say my first stop in Roncesvalles was the church--to give thanks.Just curious: Did you encounter this food truck on the Valcarlos route?
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