[Gocamino] The distance

[James Eyskens]

I did the Camino (Frances) in 31 days starting from SJPP.  The first day
is memorable to say the least but I think any pilgrimage would be
incomplete without the experience of the Pyrenees.  I arrived in
London/Biarritz and SJPP the same day (from Texas) and took off the next
day after a good nights sleep at the Hotel Citadel and arrived at
Roncevalles, tired and a bit wet from the mist but in plenty of time to
get a bunk and share an impromptu pilgrims meal of bread cheese and
sardines with other travelers.  I took it nice and easy and didn't try
to 'race'.  Ultimately, I took 3 rest days; Pamplona, Burgos and Leon.
I was 56 at the time and reasonably but not spectacularly fit.  My only
preparation for the trip was to walk 6 miles per day with my pack.

Jim 

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Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 8:44 PM
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Subject: [Gocamino] The distance

I'm getting alittle anxious about my pilgrimage on the Camino. 

I go Sept 19-Oct 24. That includes air travel, so I've got to finish in
31 
days from ST Jean Pied de Port to Santiago.

Do you think it is possible? Or should I begin somewhere closer to
Santiago?

I have been doing long walks once a week only. The longest is a 15
miler. 
Lots of 5, 9, 11 and 13. 

Will I be ok?

Judy
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