rowena.bellamy
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (2019)
Hi dear friends.
I am sure this question or similar have been asked a thousand times before, but I would welcome some input as I'm wrangling between two options for my Camino beginning in September.
My plan is to start on the 16 / 17th of September, aiming to walk into Santiago on my 38th birthday (whoo) on the 24th of October. I plan to do a slow itinerary, averaging 12.4 miles per day. I am using this as my guide -
https://www.caminoguidebook.com/plan/fast-and-slow-itineraries which looks lovely and sensible to me.
The thing I cannot decide, is whether to start in Pamplona which I feel doesn't give me a huge amount of rest / mooching around days (3) or contingency days (but is easier to get to... and where I think I would ideally like to start), or from Logrono, which would give me plenty of rest / contingency / chill days (7 - 8 I think) but I'm worried it might be a bit "too" slow.
I'm reasonably fit and walk 10 miles regularly with minimal breaks, but I do have some hip problems which don't love hard ground, and I don't really want to have to end up sacrificing my end point should I have sore legs or an upset stomach. I'm erring towards Pamplona as it just feels right, but... any thoughts welcome!
I know everyone must ask for similar advice, but there is a vinto tinto and a Camino hug for anyone who offers any help
Much love,
Rowena
I am sure this question or similar have been asked a thousand times before, but I would welcome some input as I'm wrangling between two options for my Camino beginning in September.
My plan is to start on the 16 / 17th of September, aiming to walk into Santiago on my 38th birthday (whoo) on the 24th of October. I plan to do a slow itinerary, averaging 12.4 miles per day. I am using this as my guide -
https://www.caminoguidebook.com/plan/fast-and-slow-itineraries which looks lovely and sensible to me.
The thing I cannot decide, is whether to start in Pamplona which I feel doesn't give me a huge amount of rest / mooching around days (3) or contingency days (but is easier to get to... and where I think I would ideally like to start), or from Logrono, which would give me plenty of rest / contingency / chill days (7 - 8 I think) but I'm worried it might be a bit "too" slow.
I'm reasonably fit and walk 10 miles regularly with minimal breaks, but I do have some hip problems which don't love hard ground, and I don't really want to have to end up sacrificing my end point should I have sore legs or an upset stomach. I'm erring towards Pamplona as it just feels right, but... any thoughts welcome!
I know everyone must ask for similar advice, but there is a vinto tinto and a Camino hug for anyone who offers any help
Much love,
Rowena