@JaneFall .
I haven't walked in October so can't really comment on the weather / clothing. But have walked at the early part of the season. I'd suggest one or the other. Fleece or puffy. I wear merino base layer, sleeveless puffy and rain...
Thank you so much! It definitely seems like this year is trending wet and cool so I am adjusting my packing accordingly. There were a few warm things, like gloves, that I wasn't sure about but it sounds like this is the year to bring them. Thank...
Actually they are. www.accuweather.com for example has predictions thru December. No idea how accurate they are, although the daily predictions are normally pretty good.
As you say, I personally would prepare for a bit of everything...
Ohh I hadn't considered rain pants. Everyone is convincing me it's going to be quite rainy so I may look into that.
Thanks for the reminder about WhatsApp - I had heard that before but I had kinda forgotten and was looking solely online. I think...
Contacting lodgings in advance (WhatsApp text is a great way) is not so much necessary to reserve a room or bed as it is to check that they are actually open. No online resource is completely accurate. Wise Pilgrim often has updates reporting...
Thanks for mentioning this! I actually spent today looking at reservations in the different stops for the specific dates (before I buy my flight) and right now there isn't anything available in Orisson for +-2 nights of the date I'm looking for...
thank you for engaging with all my questions! I guess it's not the hottest year on record like last summer :P so I know you're right about taking it as it comes- just wondering if there's any gear I can get away with not taking but it sounds like...
Welcome to the forum. October-November is a great time to walk the Camino.
I don't think weather predictions are available a month in advance. I predict a bit of everything, so you should be prepared for that! 😂
No, not crazy like September. I...
Ohh thank you for this information! I didn't know about the national holiday. I was planning on booking 2 nights in SJPDP (I'm flying form West Coast US so I wanna give myself a full day to prepare to walk) and then a night in Roncavalles. I was...
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