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Hi everyone
As my thread title says...my Australian son and five of his friends - who are all 19 - will arrive in Saint-Jean-Pied-dePort next week to begin their six week Camino journey.
He has his backpack, rain poncho, very expensive rain/weatherproof jacket that cost me $300, is budgeting about 20 euro per day, is young, fit and strong but hey, I'm a little stressed and just need some reassurance.
He is walking in ASICS trainers and from what I've read, they should be fine as long provided there is not constant rain and he's walking every day in wet shoes? It's too late now to get hiking boots as they need to be worn in, correct?
Also, from what I've read, late April can be very cold in the mornings, (hence the expensive jacket) - any more advice about walking at this time of year?
He will have a mobile phone the whole way but is coverage patchy in any areas?
Are there pilgrims around his age? Only one of them has been to Europe so they're all a little overwhelmed by what's coming up.
He is far away from me and I can't get on a plane at a moment's notice to help with medical emergencies etc. so basically, am just after any last minute advice and ideas to make it easier (for me lol)
Thanks from an anxious mum!
Kathy
Actually socks are quite important and I'm a fan of Bridgedale but there's a lot of info on this forum about equipment and socks and there are several other excellent brands recommended by veterans which are well worth looking at. The rucksack & fitting is important too and not carrying too much weight. Happy viewing!Kate thank you - that is some great advice, duly passed on.
Now he knows I'm on this thread and seeking your reassurances - so he's asking me to ask you all questions - such as this 'mum can you find out if I need proper hiking socks'? (Note: If they're going to cost me $30 a pair then the answer is no lol
Try not to worry, when my daughters were 16 & 21Hi everyone
As my thread title says...my Australian son and five of his friends - who are all 19 - will arrive in Saint-Jean-Pied-dePort next week to begin their six week Camino journey.
He has his backpack, rain poncho, very expensive rain/weatherproof jacket that cost me $300, is budgeting about 20 euro per day, is young, fit and strong but hey, I'm a little stressed and just need some reassurance.
He is walking in ASICS trainers and from what I've read, they should be fine as long provided there is not constant rain and he's walking every day in wet shoes? It's too late now to get hiking boots as they need to be worn in, correct?
Also, from what I've read, late April can be very cold in the mornings, (hence the expensive jacket) - any more advice about walking at this time of year?
He will have a mobile phone the whole way but is coverage patchy in any areas?
Are there pilgrims around his age? Only one of them has been to Europe so they're all a little overwhelmed by what's coming up.
He is far away from me and I can't get on a plane at a moment's notice to help with medical emergencies etc. so basically, am just after any last minute advice and ideas to make it easier (for me lol)
Thanks from an anxious mum!
Kathy
Try not to worry !! My daughters then aged 16 & 21 did theHi everyone
As my thread title says...my Australian son and five of his friends - who are all 19 - will arrive in Saint-Jean-Pied-dePort next week to begin their six week Camino journey.
He has his backpack, rain poncho, very expensive rain/weatherproof jacket that cost me $300, is budgeting about 20 euro per day, is young, fit and strong but hey, I'm a little stressed and just need some reassurance.
He is walking in ASICS trainers and from what I've read, they should be fine as long provided there is not constant rain and he's walking every day in wet shoes? It's too late now to get hiking boots as they need to be worn in, correct?
Also, from what I've read, late April can be very cold in the mornings, (hence the expensive jacket) - any more advice about walking at this time of year?
He will have a mobile phone the whole way but is coverage patchy in any areas?
Are there pilgrims around his age? Only one of them has been to Europe so they're all a little overwhelmed by what's coming up.
He is far away from me and I can't get on a plane at a moment's notice to help with medical emergencies etc. so basically, am just after any last minute advice and ideas to make it easier (for me lol)
Thanks from an anxious mum!
Kathy
A rain jacket will be FINE against cold if you layer your clothing. Lets assume the lad is not a dim wit and can layer clothing. I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 0c weather for about a month with a gore tex rainjacket, a fleece and long underwear.20 euro per day? Not enough! 30-35 per day is normal.
A rain jacket will protect against rain and wind but not against cold. Pack him a sweater or at least a scarf that can be draped over the shoulders and upper chest.
Hiking boots is a tough question. I've gotten away with new boots on a long trip ... but I was lucky in the fit. If you can get a pair that fit and they get worn every day all day for two weeks they should be okay. That being said ... the shoes are probably enough ... put the boot money in with the pocket money.
Cell phone coverage is patchy except in the populated areas and most of the camino is rural. Don't worry if you don't get a call for several days at a time. No news is good news.
He is 19. He's with his friends. He'll be fine.
DarnTough Socks are the best in the world and have an unconditional lifetime guarantee. I have gotten three replacement pairs of socks during my long(4000 km) hikes.Actually socks are quite important and I'm a fan of Bridgedale but there's a lot of info on this forum about equipment and socks and there are several other excellent brands recommended by veterans which are well worth looking at. The rucksack & fitting is important too and not carrying too much weight. Happy viewing!
I spent around 1200 euros over my 30 day trip and hike from Lisboa to Santiago. I stayed in alot of Albergues (but some 5 stars) and never missed a meal. I ate alot of Octopus....I have to agree that 30 to 35 euro is the budget figure your son [you!] should be working on. A night in an albergue will cost about 10 euro, a pilgrim meal at night will cost about the same, and then he will need to buy some lunch, some coffees during the day, some fruit and chocolate for snacks, and maybe even a couple of beers at the end of a hard days walk. If he decides to stay in a hotel the figure of course will rise.
Alan
Be brave. Life is joyous.
Hi everyone
As my thread title says...my Australian son and five of his friends - who are all 19 - will arrive in Saint-Jean-Pied-dePort next week to begin their six week Camino journey.
He has his backpack, rain poncho, very expensive rain/weatherproof jacket that cost me $300, is budgeting about 20 euro per day, is young, fit and strong but hey, I'm a little stressed and just need some reassurance.
He is walking in ASICS trainers and from what I've read, they should be fine as long provided there is not constant rain and he's walking every day in wet shoes? It's too late now to get hiking boots as they need to be worn in, correct?
Also, from what I've read, late April can be very cold in the mornings, (hence the expensive jacket) - any more advice about walking at this time of year?
He will have a mobile phone the whole way but is coverage patchy in any areas?
Are there pilgrims around his age? Only one of them has been to Europe so they're all a little overwhelmed by what's coming up.
He is far away from me and I can't get on a plane at a moment's notice to help with medical emergencies etc. so basically, am just after any last minute advice and ideas to make it easier (for me lol)
Thanks from an anxious mum!
Kathy
Hallo Kathy! I walked Camino frances last summer and I met many 19years old that were walking it!Hi everyone
As my thread title says...my Australian son and five of his friends - who are all 19 - will arrive in Saint-Jean-Pied-dePort next week to begin their six week Camino journey.
He has his backpack, rain poncho, very expensive rain/weatherproof jacket that cost me $300, is budgeting about 20 euro per day, is young, fit and strong but hey, I'm a little stressed and just need some reassurance.
He is walking in ASICS trainers and from what I've read, they should be fine as long provided there is not constant rain and he's walking every day in wet shoes? It's too late now to get hiking boots as they need to be worn in, correct?
Also, from what I've read, late April can be very cold in the mornings, (hence the expensive jacket) - any more advice about walking at this time of year?
He will have a mobile phone the whole way but is coverage patchy in any areas?
Are there pilgrims around his age? Only one of them has been to Europe so they're all a little overwhelmed by what's coming up.
He is far away from me and I can't get on a plane at a moment's notice to help with medical emergencies etc. so basically, am just after any last minute advice and ideas to make it easier (for me lol)
Thanks from an anxious mum!
Kathy
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