Children on Camino??

[wanda]

Makes sense to me, a older person. Wanda
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Spenger" <rspengeraearthlink.net>
To: <GOCAMINOapete.uri.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: Children on Camino??


> Based on my own experience, i.e. backpacking in the Sierra Nevada range
> with our daughter 35 years ago, an energetic youngster is far better
> equipped  to do an "arduous" hike than the average adult. As far as
> risk is concerned, it depends on the weather - as was mentioned in
> another message. The weather in the Pyrenees is always chancy and is a
> risk for anyone of any age.
>   Another point that I keep harping on is that there is no rule that
> says that the Route de Napoleon has to start from SJPP. This is a phony
> modern tradition. It makes far more sense to enjoy the food and lodging
> of Hounnto and have a pleasant 17 km walk the next day.
>
> regards,
>
> Bob
>
> On Apr 6, 2004, at 4:12 AM, m j anderson wrote:
>
> > Has anyone had experience with children on the (whew!) Route de
> > Napoleon from St. Jean
> > Pied De Port to Roncesvalles?
> >
> > My son and daughter-in-law  (very fit) want to take their 10 year old
> > son over the pass in
> > May (not whole Camino,  just this one day) This young boy is a hockey
> > player, very
> > energetic, and anxious to go, but --am I an over protective "Grand
> > Mary"?-- it seems too
> > arduous and  risky for a child (to me).  I've suggested another
> > segment of the Road, but
> > to no avail. ANy thoughts?
> >
> > Best to all,
> > MJ Anderson
> >