Thanks for the tips for a newcomer

[Lydia Banales]

My husband and I are doing the Camino in segments. In 2000, we were
going to walk the first 100 Km or so from St. Jean Pied de Port. We
decided instead to walk the final 100+ from Sarria so that we could
receive our Compostelas. In 2002, we began at SJPP intending to get to
Pamplona (We only had a few days to walk.). But I hurt my knee, so we
only walked to Zubiri. The next time we will pick another segment until
we've done it all. I know the Compostela is just a piece of paper but it
meant a lot to us to receive it. I hope someday to receive another one.
Until then, I'll just keep putting one foot in front of the other.  Best
to all, Lydia

Sally Haden wrote:

> Thanks for those tips.  I hadn't really thought of starting further back
> because I thought for your stamps you had to do a CONTINUOUS run.  Can
> you
> just do the minimum 100km at ANY point, even if it is broken up? Which
> would
> mean I could start further back and see how I go?  I feel that if I am
> well
> enough for the trip by the autumn I would rather do my first attempt
> then,
> than next year when things are bound to be hectic.  Slow but sure wins
> the
> race. I don't want to bite off more than I can chew!
> Indeed I shall continue to research and learn in different ways before I
> come (hopefully without spoiling my innocence).  In fact I feel that
> in some
> ways my pilgrimage has already begun.  And I am not afraid of getting
> "hooked" on the Camino, wanting to go back many times. Sounds like a nice
> idea! I especially like the idea of doing more each year, which I have
> read
> the Spanish often do. Which is why I thought of doing the nearest 100km
> first and then working backwards.  but I take the point about scenery and
> eucalyptus trees!
> Well, please keep the advice rolling!  For instance, what is this
> lightweight sunscreening clothing? I think my dermatologist would have me
> check that out!
> Thanks again
> Yasmin1691
>
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