age and the camino

[Nancy Kibens]

Hello, Elizabeth,
     My recommendation is to buy the Pili Pala Press book.   It has lists of
hostals and the like.  So does the Millan Bravo book.   I started in Sahagun
and can give you names of places to stay from there on, including Burgos as
I rested there.  Did not carry a sleeping bag.   Stayed in refugios 3 times
because that's all there was.  Two had blankets so no problem.   Third
didn't and that was awful.  Weight is crucial, I wouldn't carry one thing
more than you REALLY need.
There are a number of private refugios now that are quite lovely. If you get
stuck, ask at the refugios where to stay.  The hospitalieros know the
neighborhood well.
You are in for a major life adventure.   Enjoy.
Nancy

----- Original Message -----
From: Elizabeth Cziszler <elizabeth.cziszleraSHAW.CA>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: age and the camino


> Hello Nancy,
>
> Congratulaions on completing your Camino.   I plan on starting from St
Jean
> Pied du Port at the end of April with my sister-in-law.  Both of us are
60+
> and would appreciate information on accommodations other than refugios.
No
> doubt the refugios will not be able to handle the numbers anticipated.
Did
> you carry a sleeping bag?
>
> Looking forward to hearing from you
>
> Elizabeth Cziszler
> Calgary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nancy Kibens" <kibensartaANET-STL.COM>
> To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 7:02 AM
> Subject: Re: age and the camino
>
>
> > Hello, Nancy Evans.,
> > Do not be intimidated by the Camino.  I returned this Oct. and I am 69.
I
> > can give you much info about hostals and places other than refugios as
> that
> > is where I slept.  Please contact me off line.
> >
> > kibensartaanet-stl.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Nancy Evans <NancyNaCAaAOL.COM>
> > To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 4:04 PM
> > Subject: age and the camino
> >
> >
> > > Greetings to any and all,
> > >     I have been a silent reader of numerous offerings on the camino
site
> > and
> > > an avid reader of books about walking the camino.
> > >     However, being 70....but a hiker and exerciser and in good
shape...I
> > have
> > > been timid about the idea of tackling the camino.
> > >      The correspondence re: Helen Burns and public transport
> encouraged
> > me
> > > to at least put my questions out....
> > >     1)  Are there good sections where the walk can be broken down into
> > > smaller sections?  (7 to 10 miles) and where hostels/hotels/ can be
> found
> > that are
> > > not necessarily refugios?
> > >     Thanks in advance for any experiences that over 65ers (or
> > whatever)have
> > > had. Nancy Evans
> > >
>