Why not consider starting in Lourdes? Quite easy to get to, and an interesting destination in itself. Probably about 150 kms from SJPP.
Another town along the VP about 5 - 7 days from SJPP is Pomps. You would have to research how to get there...
I've recounted how, on the last night of my Camino Ingles in May 2018, I lost both my British passport and my credencial - fortunately after getting my Compostela.
I reported both losses to the authorities and even checked with the Pilgrim...
You will encounter pilgrims ... and you can decide for yourself what level of interaction you would like. Here is a photo from one fine morning in May 2022 along the VP near Saugues, which is just a few days along from Le Puy ...
Although, I...
All the very best to you in Nepal. You raise these interesting points re aging and the Camino...I started in 2006 aged 51 and am now 69 years of age. Except for 2 years, one being during covid times, I walked pilgrim routes all over Europe every...
I’m 76, my wife 74. We’ve been walking pilgrimages every year since 2023, except during COVID. We’ve walked about 4,500k and just crossed the Alps at the Great Saint Bernard Pass on the Via Francigena last summer. We carry our packs. Here are a...
First, Kevin, good luck on your trek in Nepal. I’m sure you need no advice other than that of Clint Eastwood, who when asked how he keeps up a vigorous professional life into his 90’s said something to the effect that “when he comes knocking you...
Yes! THIS! I like to look at it as, when I get to the point where I can't keep doing these kinds of things, I don't want to look back and think, if only I had done it while I still could! Keep doing it while you can! No regrets!
Weather is unpredictable. When I walked in 2022 our trek ended in Moissac on June 10. Even at that time, and also in late May we experienced afternoon temperatures of 36⁰C (95⁰F) for a few days. Strategies to manage that include starting very...
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