It's enough for today. Thats 6.4 km! You're almost to Orrison already!
Plus there's a coffee place to stop right before the steepest part of that stretch. Take a break and then push on.
I'd add two more variables that interract with each other and compund the effects that you've mentioned. The first is the distance for the day and the second is the elevation changes for the day. I find that, for me, elevation changes of 200...
I would simply suggest that every morning before you leave your accommodations that you record the local taxi phone number. I you are exhausted during the day you could contact them to pick you up.
You will fell safer during your Camino.
@HBS60 , in addition to the reassurance and tips offered above, might I point out that most of the time the sun will be behind you - which seems to help me. Psychological ? I don't know.
In terms of coping mechanisms I ensure I've got something...
Thanks to all!
My first day will be just to Orisson (yes, I made a reservation months ago!), so I hope to do the worst of the climbing early in the morning in the first two days.
I looked at the Jacotrans website and they do list SJPDP and...
@dick bird, Sydney has just left "spring" but already we have experienced summer weather. It's been difficult trying to get out for practice walks when the sun is out and the temps crept up from 18-28 degrees. I am so looking forward to walking...
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