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I'll think of you too - hope you enjoy it. I must have a look at it, I don't know about it.Congratulations Marigold!
I too am 70 this year and I'm also going to celebrate with a long walk but I'm going to do the Via Francigena, I start at the end of August as well so I will think of you as I walk. It's a long time since I did the Frances so I can't give any advice but I do know that it takes a bit longer to recover each day! You at least will have company
don't forget to book at Orisson, other than that the camino provides.
Buen camino,
Sue
Thanks, I will!Just remember that you are now a few years older! We met two guys who returned every few years to walk their next stages of the Camino Frances. Their comment was that after a three year gap they didn't quite have the same energy they'd had three years before.
Like them, you will have the benefit of previous Camino experience but just respect your body. I'm sure you'll be fine, Buen Camino and ENJOY!
Does anyone know if Jacotrans still operates in the same way - you just leave money in an envelope on your bag? Last year on the Ingles I used Mi Mochilla which was great. But they needed to know exactly where I would stay and I paid a price up front. I don't know where I will stay each night now!
Thanks!Just remember that you are now a few years older! We met two guys who returned every few years to walk their next stages of the Camino Frances. Their comment was that after a three year gap they didn't quite have the same energy they'd had three years before.
Like them, you will have the benefit of previous Camino experience but just respect your body. I'm sure you'll be fine, Buen Camino and ENJOY!
Yes, I emailed 4 (and they haven't replied) and the others I looked at their availability online (full, full!)Are you contacting the albergues directly? Sometimes the booking sites don't have access to all the available rooms. Keep in mind, though that the Camino provides -- you will not have to sleep under a bridge, but you may have stories to tell!
Buen Camino from one who is close to your age.
Thanks for this info. So I don't have to 'register', give bank details etc, or tell them in advance where I'm staying? Maybe it was just for the Ingles. How much is it these days? It used to be 7E.Jacotrans is still there, Camino facil, and even the post office, Correos. They all allow you to make desicions on the sport, just write it down on the enveloppe.
Relax! 70 is young, we're going to live till we're 100, think how many more caminos you can do. Municipal and parochial albergues don't take bookings, it seems to me that it is the younger people who are panicking and booking in advance, aim to stop between the standard stages and I'm sure you'll be fine. Make sure your grey hairs show and everyone will be really respectfulThanks for your replies everyone! Actually I have decided to do it in stages over the year. First stage will be as far as Logrono, so not too far! I'm also going to take it easy - I've already done the Camino the 'hard' way, ie. walking every step and carrying my pack, but this time I'm going to get my pack sent on some of the time.
Does anyone know if Jacotrans still operates in the same way - you just leave money in an envelope on your bag? Last year on the Ingles I used Mi Mochilla which was great. But they needed to know exactly where I would stay and I paid a price up front. I don't know where I will stay each night now.
Thanks for your support!
Registration is optional. It comes in handy for tour operators that have everything prebooked, and it's also a way to pay a bit less, but the penalty for any changes in plan can be €€€.Thanks for this info. So I don't have to 'register', give bank details etc, or tell them in advance where I'm staying? Maybe it was just for the Ingles. How much is it these days? It used to be 7E.
Thanks again - so helpful x
Another septaugenarianCongratulations Marigold!
I too am 70 this year and I'm also going to celebrate with a long walk but I'm going to do the Via Francigena, I start at the end of August as well so I will think of you as I walk. It's a long time since I did the Frances so I can't give any advice but I do know that it takes a bit longer to recover each day! You at least will have company
don't forget to book at Orisson, other than that the camino provides.
Buen camino,
Sue
Another septuagenarian here doing the Portuguese from Lisbon in October, did the Frances in May. Very interested in the Via Francigena.Congratulations Marigold!
I too am 70 this year and I'm also going to celebrate with a long walk but I'm going to do the Via Francigena, I start at the end of August as well so I will think of you as I walk. It's a long time since I did the Frances so I can't give any advice but I do know that it takes a bit longer to recover each day! You at least will have company
don't forget to book at Orisson, other than that the camino provides.
Buen camino,
Sue
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