Starting my Camino from SJPdP 15 May, 2015...anyone else starting then?

[Peter Aulbury]

Is anyone starting from SJPdp on 15th May?

 

[Tina M.]

I am starting from SJPDP on May 13. I'm walking to Orisson the first day then to Espinal for day 2. How many km are you planning to walk per day?

Buen camino,
Tina

 

[Peter Aulbury]

I am starting from SJPDP on May 13. I'm walking to Orisson the first day then to Espinal for day 2. How many km are you planning to walk per day?

Buen camino,
Tina

Hi Tina, I'm booked into Orisson on my 1st night too. I've read here to start slowly, so definitely will not be reaching the Brierly guide kms in the early part of my Camino, just gonna start slowly and listen to my body. I've given myself plenty of time to do the walk. I may just need it, or if I surprise myself....extend to Muxxia and Finisterre at the end. I hope we can meet up and say hi somewhere on the way...Peter

 

[Tina M.]

That would be great! I can't wait. Buen camino, Tina

 

[ELHS220]

I am starting on the 17th, but will be overnighting in SJ on both the 15th and 16th. Have reservations at Orisson on the 17th, Roncesvalles on the 18th, and Zubiri (Benta Berri) on the 19th. Am planning to send my full pack ahead on each of these days because I don't want kill myself right at the beginning with those steep ascents and descents. Hopefully, on day #4, I will feel confident enough to attempt a day with the full pack, as I do want to participate in the true Camino experience, at least on the "easy" days. Buen Camino!

 

[Sarah Kember]

Hi, We are starting on the 18th but walking through to Roncesvalles! See you there ELHS220. Staying in SJPdP on tthe 16/17 to prepare and get over jet-lag. Buen Camino!

 

[ELHS220]

Hi, We are starting on the 18th but walking through to Roncesvalles! See you there ELHS220. Staying in SJPdP on tthe 16/17 to prepare and get over jet-lag. Buen Camino!

In SJ, I have reservations at the Auberge du Pelerin for two nights for the same reason....rest and recuperation!

 

[JohnMcM]

Hello ELHS220, Sarah Kember, Tina M and Peter Aulbury,

Please forgive me for intruding on your chat.

I leave StJPDP on the 15th May. Looking at your start dates I guess we will all bump into each other along the way.

Until we do,

Buen Camino.

 

[Peter Aulbury]

I am starting from SJPDP on May 13. I'm walking to Orisson the first day then to Espinal for day 2. How many km are you planning to walk per day?

Buen camino,
Tina

Hi Tina, Yes Espinal has an albergue "Albergue Irugoienea" that is supposed to be very special. I think that is a good place to stay. I would consider that extension, however i read that The "big" albergue at Roncesvalles with room for nearly 200 pilgrims is also a high point of the camino. Oh dear the trials and tribulations of "where to stay"...I think my feet and knees will be telling me loud and clear. Buen Camino

 

[Tina M.]

Hi John - hopefully we'll meet along the way. It will be great to meet people that I've seen on this site.

Hi Peter - Irugoienea is where I have a reservation in Espinal. I did toss and turn on staying in Roncesvalles or Espinal, but knowing that I only have so many days to get to SdC, I chose to walk the extra 6 km to Espinal. The pictures of the albergue in Roncesvalles looks great! I would have asked for the top floor. Irugoienea also looks good. Definitely smaller. I'm looking forward to every step of this journey and know that God will provide for me. When I get to SdC, I plan to take the bus out to Muxia and Finisterre. I won't have time to walk there but definitely don't want to miss these. On June 15th, I fly to Paris to finish my camino before heading home. I've never been to Paris and feel this will be a good way to end this amazing experience.

 

[AudTrekker]

Hi everyone. I'm starting in Estella on 20th May for a week. Might see you along the way.

 

[Bobby]

Hi.My husband and start May 15th from SJPdP too. WE too plan to spent our frst nite in Orrisson, made reservations. Looking forward to meeting all who start the 15th!

 

[marcpointon]

G'day! I start on the 15th from SJPDP, who knows might bump into you along the way, best wishes from a fellow antipodean (kiwi) cheers Marc

 

[Sarah Kember]

G'day! I start on the 15th from SJPDP, who knows might bump into you along the way, best wishes from a fellow antipodean (kiwi) cheers Marc

Buen Camino Marc , we will be 3 days behind you, lots of kiwis walking this way!

 

[Peter Aulbury]

Buen Camino Marc , we will be 3 days behind you, lots of kiwis walking this way!

Oh dear more Kiwis, lets not talk about Rugby, either League or union, haha

 

[Sarah Kember]

Oh dear more Kiwis, lets not talk about Rugby, either League or union, haha

As if LOL!

 

[Peter Aulbury]

I am starting on the 17th, but will be overnighting in SJ on both the 15th and 16th. Have reservations at Orisson on the 17th, Roncesvalles on the 18th, and Zubiri (Benta Berri) on the 19th. Am planning to send my full pack ahead on each of these days because I don't want kill myself right at the beginning with those steep ascents and descents. Hopefully, on day #4, I will feel confident enough to attempt a day with the full pack, as I do want to participate in the true Camino experience, at least on the "easy" days. Buen Camino!

Hi ELHS220...That sounds smart to me, is it difficult to organise for your pack to be transported ahead like this?

 

[marcpointon]

Oh dear more Kiwis, lets not talk about Rugby, either League or union, haha

What rugby, league Peter I can't remember.....can you remind me?

 

[marcpointon]

Buen Camino Marc , we will be 3 days behind you, lots of kiwis walking this way!

Hey Sarah, Buen Camino also! Best of luck and maybe see you along the way

 

[ELHS220]

Hi ELHS220...That sounds smart to me, is it difficult to organise for your pack to be transported ahead like this?

Here is the link for Jacotrans that I found. It sounds pretty easy. It sounds like they deal with all the lodging establishments along the way. I haven't, however, made any advance reservations using the site. But I do have bed reservations from the 14th to the 20th.

http://www.jacotrans.com/

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Is anyone starting from SJPdp on 15th May?

Hi Peter, sorry no I 'am on the Camino wright now i'am arriving info Leon tomorrow. Till now it's a great experience for me. Till now I enjoyd the Pyrenees the most. Peter I wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Peter Aulbury]

What rugby, league Peter I can't remember.....can you remind me?

No way Jose

 

[Peter Aulbury]

I'm now in Pamplona and getting picked by istvan from corazon Puro this afternoon. El Camino here I come. Buen Camino to all you guys n girls

 

[mspath]

I'm now in Pamplona and getting picked by istvan from corazon Puro this afternoon. El Camino here I come. Buen Camino to all you guys n girls

Peter,

Now you are really on your way! May you have have a wonder-filled camino. Corazon Puro wiĺ be a great place to start; Istvan and Barbara are most helpful hosts.
Carpe diem and Buen camino!

MM

 

[Sarah Kember]

Go well Peter, if our paths don't cross Buen Camino!!!!

 

[Peter Aulbury]

Hi.My husband and start May 15th from SJPdP too. WE too plan to spent our frst nite in Orrisson, made reservations. Looking forward to meeting all who start the 15th!

Well, I found it...this was before we all met up, how cool