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tks tyrrek for the encouragement. Which towns do u suggest for 15 km stages? I'll try refitting the pack todayHi!
There are plenty of options to vary your stages after Pamplona, so do as you plan to and shorten the distances a bit.
Remember to count your achievements as you go - the stages you've successfully done so far are among the more difficult with relatively few choices.
Have you tried refitting your pack, or packing it differently to redistribute the weight? That can make a huge difference.
The fitness will start to come in a few days, and you will feel it!
Buen Camino!
Both times I've just done the standard Puente la Reina - Estella - Los Arcos stages, but both times I've thought Lorca looked like a nice place to stay.
For your next hop towards Puente la Reina why not include the detour to Eunate on the second day to make both days worthwhile? Then Puente to Lorca.
Edit - Scruffy beat me to it. Similar plan.
Uterga is great.I assume Eunate is a detour to see the church and not somewhere to stay?
Lise T this mirrors my experience to a T, that's why I've also decided to take it a bit slower and aim for 15 Kms a say for a week or so and build up.I stayed in Uterga as well. Loved it. I had the best chocolate tart ever there.
Mmmmmm nom nom memories.
Even though I tried not to let it happen, when I left St Jean it was like a starter gun went off in my head. I dont know what I was racing.
Day 3 for me was Roncesvalles to Zubiri. ..which was mentally the hardest thing I have ever done.
Day 4 walking to Pamplona was a day of strategy planning. Because doing 20km days wasnt working for me.
The plan was to break it down. So for me it is was Pamplona to Uterga...Uterga to Cirauqui. ...Cirauqui to Estella. And it was great.
My moto (which I learnt from my Camino) is....little steps take you further than giant leaps.
And....its ok to stop and re-group.
Hi from Pamplona. Enjoying the trip immensely but struggling with my fitness.
I started in St Jean on the 13th September - took two days to Roncesvalles via Valcarlos, then then Zubiri and arrived in Pamplona last night. Have carried my own pack (poorly fitting, 8 kg) all the way except from Valcarlos to Roncesvalles.
I was absolutely stonkered when I struggled into Pamplona last, so am enjoying a rest day today.
I know I'll get stronger but for now, I need to break the usual stages up a bit if I am to continue. Probably don't want to walk more than 15 Kms a day for the next week. I have another 7-8 weeks if need be so time isn't an issue.
Any suggestions/route options appreciated.
Thanks for this I'll definitely go see it.Short loogbook from my first pilgrimage:
Day 1: Great, exciting. I walk fast (too fast, actually)
Day 3: I feel awful, have a giant blister, walking is really painful, not sure if I will do it tomorrow.
Day 5: Better.
Day 7: I am a pilgrim-ator! I can walk no matter what distance!
Richo, just persist, do shorter distances.
To Eunate, you need to leave the main Way in Muruzabal, after the church. It is signposted. After a short walk, turn right as indicated. After leaving the village by a descending gravel road, you will see Eunate in the distance, the other side of a quite active highway. It is a half an hour detour, but definitely worthwhile.
The other way is a taxi from Puente la Reina, only 5 km. But walking there is a better experience, imho.
Buen camino!
Thank you mspathDrink lots of water in order to avoid painful tendonitis and remember that the most common camino injury is the result of trying to walk too far too quickly carrying too much! Henceforth be a snail; slow but determined. Each day as you consider the topography and the weather plus your health and pack weight as well as personal strength and ability to endure remember the fable of the tortoise and the hare. Easy does it.
Buen camino and Carpe diem,
MM
Yes - there is a private Albergue - room for 8 pilgrims, operated by Mailuz & Jan who also look after the church (taken from Brierley guide). The Camino back to Puente La Reina is about 4-5 km and will give you a chance to see more the country away from busy roads etc. Buen CaminoMany thanks to all for your helpful advice and encouragement. Tomorrow night I'll stay in Uterga and on to P de la R. I assume Eunate is a detour to see the church and not somewhere to stay?
Is this something very recent, because the old hospitaleros left a couple of years ago and, as far as I know, the Albergue has been closed since then. AnneYes - there is a private Albergue - room for 8 pilgrims, operated by Mailuz & Jan who also look after the church (taken from Brierley guide). The Camino back to Puente La Reina is about 4-5 km and will give you a chance to see more the country away from busy roads etc. Buen Camino
Yes - there is a private Albergue - room for 8 pilgrims, operated by Mailuz & Jan who also look after the church (taken from Brierley guide). The Camino back to Puente La Reina is about 4-5 km and will give you a chance to see more the country away from busy roads etc. Buen Camino
Hola Anna - I was quoting from the 2013 edition of John's book. I have not logged on to his web site to see if there are changes for 2014. CheersIs this something very recent, because the old hospitaleros left a couple of years ago and, as far as I know, the Albergue has been closed since then. Anne
As I said to Anna - I was quoting from the 2013 edition. Is this corrected in the 2014 edition? If not has anyone posted the news 0f John's web site??The albergue in Eunate has been closed for a little over a year now, Mailuz and Jan have, I believe, moved to Brazil, there were a lot of problems in dealing with the various local power structures in trying to keep the albergue open ...
Whatever, the detour is probably one of the best detours you could possibly make on the Camino Frances. The little church there is a delight. A real gem. One possibility is to then walk to Obanos and stay in the albergue there, instesd of carrying on to Puente de la Reina. AnneHola Anna - I was quoting from the 2013 edition of John's book. I have not logged on to his web site to see if there are changes for 2014. Cheers
Hi and well done for doing it! I did it last year and can remember that the first week was by far the hardest and I doubted I could complete it, and met may other peregrinos who said the same. Yes you do get stronger, there is no hurry, you can go at your own pace and 15 km sounds fine or less if you feel like it! One thing I did discover in the first week was that I wasn't eating enough for the amount of energy I was burning! Once I had got a really good breakfast inside me as soon as I could, I felt so much better and had much more energy. I can't advise on routes. But you have done the hardest part over the Pyrenees. Rest days are essential so you're doing the right thing there. Just try and follow your own instincts, eat, rest, sleep, drink and walk when you want to and enjoy it! You will get there and you're enjoying the journey. Walking with someone if you haven't already can also give a lift to your energy and can divert from the one foot in front of the other scenario. Beun Camino! JeanHi from Pamplona. Enjoying the trip immensely but struggling with my fitness.
I started in St Jean on the 13th September - took two days to Roncesvalles via Valcarlos, then then Zubiri and arrived in Pamplona last night. Have carried my own pack (poorly fitting, 8 kg) all the way except from Valcarlos to Roncesvalles.
I was absolutely stonkered when I struggled into Pamplona last, so am enjoying a rest day today.
I know I'll get stronger but for now, I need to break the usual stages up a bit if I am to continue. Probably don't want to walk more than 15 Kms a day for the next week. I have another 7-8 weeks if need be so time isn't an issue.
Any suggestions/route options appreciated.
Take whatever time you need for self care. You don't have to follow the stages as set out by the guide books. Take good care of your feet. Be nice to yourself. Enjoy your faith... Your spirit... It's well worth the trip... The dawns, the faces, the inner work. Somehow, you got here. Thank God! I'm 2 maybe 3 days away from SdC. I began in SJPP, and when I began... I hiked 10k before I found the trail to Orrison Hostel... Duh! You will get stronger and stronger! Buen Camino!Hi from Pamplona. Enjoying the trip immensely but struggling with my fitness.
I started in St Jean on the 13th September - took two days to Roncesvalles via Valcarlos, then then Zubiri and arrived in Pamplona last night. Have carried my own pack (poorly fitting, 8 kg) all the way except from Valcarlos to Roncesvalles.
I was absolutely stonkered when I struggled into Pamplona last, so am enjoying a rest day today.
I know I'll get stronger but for now, I need to break the usual stages up a bit if I am to continue. Probably don't want to walk more than 15 Kms a day for the next week. I have another 7-8 weeks if need be so time isn't an issue.
Any suggestions/route options appreciated.
I've just read this whole thread. I'm in pamplona in a similar position and your generous words and advice are amazing!
Gracias!
Amanda
Hi wander woman - I'm happy to report that I'm in Santo Domingo de la Calzada now and things are indeed much better. When I was in Pamplona I was exhausted and doubted I'd be able to go on much further however, as the good people on here said, you get fitter, and I have. I still am tired when I arrive at the end of the day but I'm not wrecked like I used to be. So Ultreya and Courage because I'm sure you'll be fine too.I've just read this whole thread. I'm in pamplona in a similar position and your generous words and advice are amazing!
Gracias!
Amanda
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