Walking in August?

[Bundeena Kris]

Hi, am I the only one walking in August? What's wrong with August? Starting from St JPDP on 7th and it'd be great if I'm not a solitary wanderer.

 

[dougfitz]

The calendar for August clearly shows there are others starting Aug, but you would be the first who has claimed the 7th. I wouldn't panic, there are likely to be other pilgrims departing on the same day.

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

We started mid-August, 2013. There were few on the calendar on this forum, but there were plenty of people that started that day. Not all pilgrims use this forum. It was not overly crowded, but plenty of people if you want to join someone to start out Buen Camino!!

 

[Mark Lee]

Trust me, you won't be a solitary wanderer on the Camino Frances in August.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi, am I the only one walking in August? What's wrong with August? Starting from St JPDP on 7th and it'd be great if I'm not a solitary wanderer.

Hi, you won't be a solitary pilgrim. Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Tony Wake]

Hi I am starting the camino on the 8th of August with my wife from St JPDP to Santiago so you will definitely not be alone, Their will be lots of pilgrims starting about this time so look out for us and have a chat. Buen Camino Tony

 

[Coleen Clark]

Hi, am I the only one walking in August? What's wrong with August? Starting from St JPDP on 7th and it'd be great if I'm not a solitary wanderer.

I'm sure there will be LOTS of us out there in August. I have a reservation (finally!) in Orrison on August 4th. You won't be far behind me, and trust me, the way I am going to do my Camino, you'll catch up. Hello fellow pilgrim!

 

[Coleen Clark]

We started mid-August, 2013. There were few on the calendar on this forum, but there were plenty of people that started that day. Not all pilgrims use this forum. It was not overly crowded, but plenty of people if you want to join someone to start out Buen Camino!!

If they are not using the forum they don't know what they are missing! The information! The photos! The great tips!

 

[volleyjanice]

As others have mentioned you will be far from alone in August - I believe that it is the busiest month on the Camino! We started from St. Jean at the beginning of August 2 years ago, and on August 5th of this year we will be heading out from Burgos. There's nothing particularly wrong with August but it is very hot and busy. It is also when I close my daycare every year so for us there no choice. On the plus side there is little risk of snow! Have a wonderful trip!

 

[travelmousesf]

I am starting my walk on Aug 4th from SJPDP.

 

[Bundeena Kris]

Thank you all. I feel better now. This is my first and probably only (Australia is a long way away from the Camino!) trip, so there's a fair bit of anxiety. Hello to Colleen, we look the same vintage so I do hope we meet.

 

[Coleen Clark]

Vintage! I like that! And if we don't meet, Kris, I'm sure you'll hear about the crazy American Lady who's slow as molasses until the dinner bell rings. Australia is a far place, my youngest son went to Bond University in Brisbane, and I only got to see a little of it when I flew down to take care of him when he got sick. Next time I go I want to be the tourist not the mommy!

 

[Bundeena Kris]

Well, if you're anywhere near Sydney, do make contact. I live in a small bit of Paradise.

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

I'm sure there will be LOTS of us out there in August. I have a reservation (finally!) in Orrison on August 4th. You won't be far behind me, and trust me, the way I am going to do my Camino, you'll catch up. Hello fellow pilgrim!

Glad to hear you finally got your reservation at Orrison I know you were a bit panicked about that. The rest is easy now

 

[Coleen Clark]

Glad to hear you finally got your reservation at Orrison I know you were a bit panicked about that. The rest is easy now

I know, right? Why did I get panicky??? I mean, if my Camino was one to teach me patience, or trust, or rolling with the punches....it started early. As for "easy"....I'm going to take your word on that, ManyMiles2Go, but with a grain of salt. And pepper. And wine...

 

[volleyjanice]

Vintage! I like that! And if we don't meet, Kris, I'm sure you'll hear about the crazy American Lady who's slow as molasses until the dinner bell rings. Australia is a far place, my youngest son went to Bond University in Brisbane, and I only got to see a little of it when I flew down to take care of him when he got sick. Next time I go I want to be the tourist not the mommy!

Ooh, did someone mention dinner?

 

[rossmckay]

If they are not using the forum they don't know what they are missing! The information! The photos! The great tips!

The ability to spend an afternoon not doing the work I need to do to get paid! :-D

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

I know, right? Why did I get panicky??? I mean, if my Camino was one to teach me patience, or trust, or rolling with the punches....it started early. As for "easy"....I'm going to take your word on that, ManyMiles2Go, but with a grain of salt. And pepper. And wine...

Definitely the wine The food is great, you won't need the salt or pepper Have fun !!!!

 

[Cmoreau]

Hi, am I the only one walking in August? What's wrong with August? Starting from St JPDP on 7th and it'd be great if I'm not a solitary wanderer.

Hi

I am starting in around the 22 of July. This is my first time. I am 50 and in great shape. I still don't know exactly what to bring. Do I need a sleeping bag? Some say no. anyway. This is quite an adventure ahead!! Can't wait!!,Catherine

 

[Photobec75]

I start my Camino on the 4th August from SJPP and have a reservation at Orisson. Burn Camino!

 

[Coleen Clark]

I start my Camino on the 4th August from SJPP and have a reservation at Orisson. Burn Camino!

My reservation at Orrison is for Aug 4th! So I will be your trailblazer, Photobec! Well, at least until you pass me the next day.....Buen Camino!

 

[Dan the Man]

I start walking from SJPDP on August 23

 

[Photobec75]

I'll see you on the way to Orisson or when we get there Coleen! Buen Camino! Not long to go now....

Becky

 

[Lori D.]

Hi, am I the only one walking in August? What's wrong with August? Starting from St JPDP on 7th and it'd be great if I'm not a solitary wanderer.

Leaving 8/11 from Roncevalles! Perhaps we will meet along the Way! (i'll be with my 3 brothers).

 

[Coleen Clark]

Leaving 8/11 from Roncevalles! Perhaps we will meet along the Way! (i'll be with my 3 brothers).

Lori has Bodyguards? So unfair!

 

[Lori D.]

We just all hate the thought of one of us doing something that might be fun! or different! or without us!
Seriously, they are the only people i can think of that i would want to walk with.

 

[Coleen Clark]

We just all hate the thought of one of us doing something that might be fun! or different! or without us!
Seriously, they are the only people i can think of that i would want to walk with.

I think it's wonderful you want to walk with your siblings! What memories you will create! Jealous! Just don't outwalk them. Men have feelings too.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

What is wrong with August? The heat! Other than that you will have a wonderful time.

As for walking with sibblings, i wish I had sibblings to do this with.

If you can understand some French, try to see St-Jacques la Mecque movie. It is somewhat of a comedy, but with quite a bit of tragedy, of what happens to a guided group,who walks the CF. In the group are 3 sibblings who are walkng as a condition to get their inheritence from their mother.

 

[Lori D.]

What is wrong with August? The heat! Other than that you will have a wonderful time.

As for walking with sibblings, i wish I had sibblings to do this with.

If you can understand some French, try to see St-Jacques la Mecque movie. It is somewhat of a comedy, but with quite a bit of tragedy, of what happens to a guided group,who walks the CF. In the group are 3 sibblings who are walkng as a condition to get their inheritence from their mother.

I will certainly look it up! My french is very poor -even though i was married to a French man for a time.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

I will certainly look it up! My french is very poor -even though i was married to a French man for a time.

You'll get the jaist of it: 3 super differnent sibblings, a teen with a crush on another, anti-Arabic racism and a learning difficulty. And all sorts of different ways to love.

 

[mspath]

...
As for walking with sibblings, i wish I had sibblings to do this with.

If you can understand some French, try to see St-Jacques la Mecque movie. It is somewhat of a comedy, but with quite a bit of tragedy, of what happens to a guided group,who walks the CF. In the group are 3 sibblings who are walkng as a condition to get their inheritence from their mother.

Amazon sells the DVD
of Saint Jacques La Mecque in French with English subtitles as well as the original book by Coline Serreau in French.

 

[Lori D.]

Amazon sells the DVD
of Saint Jacques La Mecque in French with English subtitles as well as the original book by Coline Serreau in French.

Thanks!

 

[ian kilpatrick]

Hi

I am starting in around the 22 of July. This is my first time. I am 50 and in great shape. I still don't know exactly what to bring. Do I need a sleeping bag? Some say no. anyway. This is quite an adventure ahead!! Can't wait!!,Catherine

im starting on the 24th of july from sjdp and stopping at orisson maybe we will meet on the road

 

[susieu]

I start walking from SJPDP on August 23

I am leaving SJPP on Aug 24th with a reservation at Orissons that night. From Winnipeg...so see you sometime.

 

[chelle]

Hi, am I the only one walking in August? What's wrong with August? Starting from St JPDP on 7th and it'd be great if I'm not a solitary wanderer.

Hi Kris,
Look forward to meeting you on the 6th.
to start on the 7th.
Chelle

 

[Dan the Man]

I am leaving SJPP on Aug 24th with a reservation at Orissons that night. From Winnipeg...so see you sometime.

i am certain we will run (walk) into each other

 

[Abigail-1990]

heyyy i posted before and you replied saw this thread come up and thought id let you i should be starting out on the 7th too! im booked to fly in on the 5th and like you have my concerns about walking alone im sure ill see you there!

 

[chelle]

heyyy i posted before and you replied saw this thread come up and thought id let you i should be starting out on the 7th too! im booked to fly in on the 5th and like you have my concerns about walking alone im sure ill see you there!

Wonderful,
see u in SJPP on the 7th.

chelle

 

[Abigail-1990]

Also! just looking to book somewhere in SJPP for the night of the 5th anyone have any ideas?

 

[mspath]

Abigail,

Here is link to some SJPdP accommodation possibilties listed on the Gronze site. Citations in brown are pilgrim specific and those in black are for tourists and pilgrims. Several of these can be booked directly through Booking.com.

Good luck and Buen camino!

MM

 

[Abigail-1990]

Thanks so much you helped loads

Buen camino!

 

[Pádraig O Gríofa]

The moment of truth.... been toying with the idea of doing the Camino for a long time, booked my one way ticket 6 months ago for 13th of August 2015, no pressure,August that's a long way away. Squared it with my wife (sort of) me going AWOL for a month, cool no pressure, just booked my first bed in SJDP , sweating buckets all of a sudden!
What have I gotten myself into? Never too late to try something new ,or never too old to teach an old dog new tricks.

 

[wayfarer]

The moment of truth.... been toying with the idea of doing the Camino for a long time, booked my one way ticket 6 months ago for 13th of August 2015, no pressure,August that's a long way away. Squared it with my wife (sort of) me going AWOL for a month, cool no pressure, just booked my first bed in SJDP , sweating buckets all of a sudden!
What have I gotten myself into? Never too late to try something new ,or never to old to teach and old dog new tricks.

Have a great Camino Pádraig. Go n-éirí an bóthar leat.
Buen Camino.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Reasons I don't walk in August.

 

[chelle]

Also! just looking to book somewhere in SJPP for the night of the 5th anyone have any ideas?

Hi Abigail,
How did you go with booking at SJPP, I must investigate also , I have booked at Orisson for the night of the 7th.

 

[marbuck]

Thank you all. I feel better now. This is my first and probably only (Australia is a long way away from the Camino!) trip, so there's a fair bit of anxiety. Hello to Colleen, we look the same vintage so I do hope we meet.

I would be very surprised if it is your one and only Camino. We are also from Australia and that is what we thought. We are now planning our third Camino and this one will be from Lisbon next April. Enjoy your walk, it's a wonderful trip.

 

[Abigail-1990]

Hi Abigail,
How did you go with booking at SJPP, I must investigate also , I have booked at Orisson for the night of the 7th.

Hi chelle!

i did book but haven't received a conformation email yet :/ so ill get on to them today and just make sure that im all booked in! ahh brilliant i was looking into that too! i was curious as whether some places were a no booking policy and just open to prigrims first come first serve?

 

[chelle]

Hi Abigail,
I emailed at the link below , and received a conformation email with a paypal link. really easy ..
efuge.orisson@wanadoo.fr
http://www.refuge-orisson.com.
I also emailed accommodation listed below for SJPP
contact@aubergedupelerin.com

Look forward to meeting
Chelle

 

[Abigail-1990]

Hi Abigail,
I emailed at the link below , and received a conformation email with a paypal link. really easy ..
efuge.orisson@wanadoo.fr
http://www.refuge-orisson.com.
I also emailed accommodation listed below for SJPP
contact@aubergedupelerin.com

Look forward to meeting
Chelle

Hey! yeah ive booked the same hostel! see you there!

 

[Coleen Clark]

Reasons I don't walk in August.

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Perhaps I need a bigger screen than my Iphone....

 

[Anniesantiago]

Reasons I saw you post: Tennis Ball Tennis Ball Tennis Ball Tennis Ball Tennis Ball Tennis Ball
LadyBug Umbrella
Tennis Ball Tennis Ball Tennis Ball.
Perhaps I need a bigger screen than my Iphone....

::laughing::

 

[Abigail-1990]

Hi Abigail,
I emailed at the link below , and received a conformation email with a paypal link. really easy ..
efuge.orisson@wanadoo.fr
http://www.refuge-orisson.com.
I also emailed accommodation listed below for SJPP
contact@aubergedupelerin.com

Look forward to meeting
Chelle

Hey chelle

i emailed the place at orrison but got no reply :/

Did it take you a couple of tries?

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I am starting my walk on Aug 4th from SJPDP.

Hi, your start date is almost there. I wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[chelle]

Hey chelle

i emailed the place at orrison but got no reply :/

Did it take you a couple of tries?

Hi Abigail
No but it took a few days possibly a week.
but try again , there could be no harm in doing that.
see u soon Chelle

 

[chelle]

Hi, your start date is almost there. I wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

Thank you so much Peter,
very excited and nervous allot once.
Buen Camino

 

[gratfield]

I'll be starting in Pamplona on the 7th or SJPDP on the 7th or 8th. Is departing SJPDP at 11:30 am too late for a strong hiker used to mountain terrain and elevations gains?

 

[peregrina2000]

I'll be starting in Pamplona on the 7th or SJPDP on the 7th or 8th. Is departing SJPDP at 11:30 am too late for a strong hiker used to mountain terrain and elevations gains?

Hi, gratfield, welcome to the forum. It sounds like you're an experienced hiker, so here are the numbers and it should be easy for you to decide whether it's feasible or not.

(I got these from an old post by JohnnieWalker)
St Jean Pied de Port - Roncesvalles Altitude at departure: 180m/594ft.

On the way Orisson stands at 1095m/3614ft, then further on Col Lepoeder stands at 1430m/4719ft - this is the highest point on this route. There is then the descent to Puerto de Ibaneta and Roncesvalles.

Altitude at arrival: 920m/3036ft.

The toughest part is from St. Jean to Orisson because of the short distance -- 3100 feet elevation gain over about 12 km/ 8 miles.

So you can see that the total elevation gain is 4100 feet or about 1300 meters.

Good luck and buen camino. Laurie

 

[gratfield]

Hi, gratfield, welcome to the forum. It sounds like you're an experienced hiker, so here are the numbers and it should be easy for you to decide whether it's feasible or not.

(I got these from an old post by JohnnieWalker)
St Jean Pied de Port - Roncesvalles Altitude at departure: 180m/594ft.

On the way Orisson stands at 1095m/3614ft, then further on Col Lepoeder stands at 1430m/4719ft - this is the highest point on this route. There is then the descent to Puerto de Ibaneta and Roncesvalles.

Altitude at arrival: 920m/3036ft.

The toughest part is from St. Jean to Orisson because of the short distance -- 3100 feet elevation gain over about 12 km/ 8 miles.

So you can see that the total elevation gain is 4100 feet or about 1300 meters.

Good luck and buen camino. Laurie

Thanks. This is helpful. I'm more concerned about the descent and beating the sun into Roncesvalles. I think I'll end up canceling my hostel reservation in Pamplona and catch the 5:30 pm bus (after arriving at 2:40 pm from Madrid) from Pamplona to SJPDP on the 6th.

 

[peregrina2000]

Thanks. This is helpful. I'm more concerned about the descent and beating the sun into Roncesvalles. I think I'll end up canceling my hostel reservation in Pamplona and catch the 5:30 pm bus (after arriving at 2:40 pm from Madrid) from Pamplona to SJPDP on the 6th.

Sunset in Roncesvalles will be around 9:30 in August, so I don't think daylight would be a problem. But the descent is a killer, and I think you'll be happier starting out early in the morning anyway, especially if Spain remains in the grip of a heat wave. Pamplona is a great city to spend some time in, but if you were going to be jet lagged anyway, IMO it's better to keep on trucking to your destination and get a good night sleep. Buen camino, Laurie

 

[DoraM]

Hi, am I the only one walking in August? What's wrong with August? Starting from St JPDP on 7th and it'd be great if I'm not a solitary wanderer.

Hi, i am starting on 13th in Astorga as i have only 12 days to walk. Dont worry i am sure we will be not alone. Buen Camino!

 

[OssieMate]

My reservation at Orrison is for Aug 4th! So I will be your trailblazer, Photobec! Well, at least until you pass me the next day.....Buen Camino!

Hi Colleen

how are you going with your camino?

Don't forget to get me the photos of John Lennon's lyrics on the side of bins.

Have a great journey and enjoy the pilgrimage.

Would love to hear from you along the Way and how it is all going.

Buen Camino

Ralph (ossiemate)
Australia

 

[Mark Lee]

I'll be in SJPdP on Saturday, the 15th.
cheers