starting in April from LePuy

[Munoz, Crystal]

Ralph - the thought of hiking in snow was a bit shocking at first given
that I was thinking it would be quite a bit warmer - but now that I'm
getting used to the idea I quite like it.  Between my work schedule and
plans to meet up w/ friends in Paris mid-May (and to avoid the summer
heat & crowds) late April into May seemed the best time.  A few
adjustments in my packing - et voila!  Besides, I would be thrilled to
see such a daffodill sight!
 
Ultreia
Crystal

-----Original Message-----
From: Road to Santiago Pilgrimage [mailto:GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU]On
Behalf Of Ralph Alcorn
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 10:10 AM
To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
Subject: Re: starting in April from LePuy


Crystal, I agree with Cathy that April weather is likely to include rain
and snow. We started from Le Puy April  28th of this year and  arrived
in Figeac May 14th. We are slow walkers and walked about 6 hours a day,
so it could be done several days faster. I think on all but 3 of those
days I was wearing my rain pants, and on several of them we had snow -
about 6 inches deep on the pass just before Aubrac. We had a great trip
because we were well prepared for the weather - the umbrella was a big
trip.  However, it was not the beautiful sunny spring weather we were
expecting.  I'd say start the middle of May, but then you might miss the
huge fields of wild daffodills lightly covered with fresh snow. I've got
quite a bit more info on the trip on our webpage on the third camino
page http://www.backpack45.com/camino2p3.html, and feel free to email me
directly if you have questions.

Ralph Alcorn
www.backpack45.com


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