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[SYates]

Sounds like a good plan! Buen Camino and welcome to the forum, SY

 

[Vanessa Oz]

Hi there, this is Jimmy from England. I have booked my flight fro Stanstead on the 4th April and after an overnight stop in St. Jean Pied de port will start walking on the 5th April 2017. I intend to use the Valcarlos route staying at Valcarlos and then continuing Roncesvalles the next day. Two days average of 8 miles is a useful way of getting legs used to walking. I am continuing my training by walking 8 miles daily and doing legs strengthening exercises. After Christmas I will extend that to 15 miles daily with backpack. New walking shoes being broken in now also. My walking boots are already well broken in and I will use both.

I broke the 1st section into 2 days - overnight orrisson then roncesvalles. I wore the one pair of boots for walking and had a pair of "walking" sandals to change into of an evening - give the feet a breather". I walked in those sandals for 2 days (30Km) due to a blister. The boots provided the best consistant support on all the various terrain and my sandals were a relief at the end of the day, two pairs footwear maximum flexibility - less weight to carry

 

[Sr.Bigote]

I plan to depart SJPP on April 3. If weather permits, I am looking forward to the Napoleon section. Perhaps we will cross paths . . . . .

 

[wayfarer]

Buen Camino Jimmy and Sr.Bigote, Valcarlos is a lovely route and I hope you enjoy it.
Go safely.

 

[LouiseEdin]

Starting from Pamplona on 9th, so may well see you jimmy