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- CDN, Primitivo, Sanabrés, Portugués, Ruta do Mar,
Of course! Hope what I sent you helps in your future Ruta do Mar planning!
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Age 82, will be 83 by time I travel. Do you stay in a hotel or an albergue? I’ve done Sarria to Santiago twice. Any suggestion for another route that is not too difficult? Someone suggested the Portuegese route. Annie82 and have done a pilgrimage route section almost every year since 2001. Working on Vezelay this year. Doing shorter distances than I used to. 20k is a big day.
Hi Annie, I will be 72 on April 19th. It's my birthday and also the day I leave for Spain!When you started this thread I was too young to respond.
This year in August, I'll be 72.
I hope to see you there!Hi Annie, I will be 72 on April 19th. It's my birthday and also the day I leave for Spain!
Good to see how many of us are still here and still walking! I also crossed over into my 70s since you started this thread, and I have walked three caminos since I hit that milestone— Salvador/Primitivo in 2021 (when I had a camino-ending muscle injury outside Arzua); Torres/Geira in 2022, and Lana in 2023. Hoping for Serrana + Invierno in just a few days (with the Sevilla to Ponferrada part covered by train). I don’t know how long it will last, but I am happy to be starting my 70s just like I started my 50s, with one camino a year.Hi all!
I see I started this thread in 2018 and someone has resurrected it from the archives. I am here to tell you that after nearly six years I have now joined the ranks of the 70+ crowd.
I will miss you guys by a couple of weeks. Flying out of NZ on the 29th.Going to Pamplona tomorrow morning. Heading for SdC, slowly. Will be joined by my 47 yr old daughter in Burgos. I am 70 + 9 days young.
Edit: Will most likely meet @Kiwi-family mother in Uterga. May bump into new Camino addict @MARSKA as well, as she should be in the neighbourhood. And who else, one wonders.
Seems this Spring will be quiet on the Forum, as many are out walking for a while.
I am 79 and will turn 80 just after the El Camino and just before we walk the Le Puy envalley. We will take 2 months walking each walk, no need to rush at our age. Buen CaminoI am now mid 60's in age and started walking caminos in 2015 as soon as I retired (having seen "The Way" the year prior to that). I've planned a 5-6 week walk each year since then, but wonder in the back of my mind how many more times I will be able to go. After all, each new year at this age going forward becomes a "what if" regarding ailments related to health. I'm still doing good so far, but I fear the day when a potential chronic and debilitating condition would prevent me from doing the long distance walks I love.
I am encouraged when ocassionally various forum members mention their most recent Camino walked and then happen to add in their post, "I was 73 when I walked my camino last year." I love hearing that as it gives me hope that there is possibly the potential to have quite a few more long distance walks in my future...I sure hope so.
I would appreciate hearing from some of you 70+ seniors who are making plans for your "next walk".
Today I arrived in estella. What a difference a year makes. Last time it is was with my wife, now sadly on my own. The closest you get on the Camino is something very special. Only when you lose the one that made it special illustrates the importance of the journey. I am 79 and the memories of our caminos rest with me till the end.I am 79 and will turn 80 just after the El Camino and just before we walk the Le Puy envalley. We will take 2 months walking each walk, no need to rush at our age. Buen Camino
Happy upcoming birthday, Chrissy! Buen Camino!Hi Annie, I will be 72 on April 19th. It's my birthday and also the day I leave for Spain!
Hi Suzanne! I would prefer to slow down if that were possible.I'm not quite there yet, but running to catch up!I'm starting my 4th Camino in August. I'll be 70 in December.
Looks like it might be September this year after I turn 75!I will be 70 next April and if I do not walk the Invierno next May/June I will be walking the Porto to following May with my (by then ) 72 year old brother. So from my view point age is not really a barrier on the Camino. Just plan ahead, a little, do a moderate amount of physical prep and pack light!!
Hoping to walk the Invierno next month at 84 - se Deus quiser, lots of things can happen until then to stop me. I feel very lucky and savour every time I can still do it…
Seventy is the new forty when it comes to age supposedly; could somebody please tell my body that!!
Start my third Camino on my 70th in May ;only 35 days till my feet hit the path !
From that day every birthday will be my 70th that's old enough not adding anymore; i will be happy with that as long as i still look like Brad Pitt
That is impressive! ai am 66 and about to do my first. I have a month of walking I would like to do...what route would you recommend for that time? I don't think Ihave enought time forGood to see how many of us are still here and still walking! I also crossed over into my 70s since you started this thread, and I have walked three caminos since I hit that milestone— Salvador/Primitivo in 2021 (when I had a camino-ending muscle injury outside Arzua); Torres/Geira in 2022, and Lana in 2023. Hoping for Serrana + Invierno in just a few days (with the Sevilla to Ponferrada part covered by train). I don’t know how long it will last, but I am happy to be starting my 70s just like I started my 50s, with one camino a year.
Buen Camimo. I’m 79 and off next month to finish the Primitivo. We are never too old to follow your dreamsInspired as ever by Laurie aka Peregrina2000, I head off on the Sagunto in two weeks. It’s a 72nd birthday celebration and treated myself to a new 34 litre pack to downsize. However, the last three days are 40 kms each as accommodation is a serious issue, with no Camino infrastructure.
Great to know I should be able to complete a few more sections!
Ultreia!
Great ideaJust convert your age number like converting Fahrenheit to Celsius. You will instantly feel better!
It works best when you reach a certain age. When I suggested to my 23 year old son he do the same, he wasn't happy with the results.Just convert your age number like converting Fahrenheit to Celsius. You will instantly feel better!
Hi,I'm 71 and going on my first camino on the 23rd of August the French way. Its in my head 4 years now so I have to attempt it.my journey starts in St Jean and then on to roncesvalles wer im already booked in.i will see how I am feeling then and hopefully move to the next stage. My biggest worry is finding a place to sleep I can't sleep in rooms with lots of people I have to be on my own, hopefully it will work out for me. ThanksI am now mid 60's in age and started walking caminos in 2015 as soon as I retired (having seen "The Way" the year prior to that). I've planned a 5-6 week walk each year since then, but wonder in the back of my mind how many more times I will be able to go. After all, each new year at this age going forward becomes a "what if" regarding ailments related to health. I'm still doing good so far, but I fear the day when a potential chronic and debilitating condition would prevent me from doing the long distance walks I love.
I am encouraged when ocassionally various forum members mention their most recent Camino walked and then happen to add in their post, "I was 73 when I walked my camino last year." I love hearing that as it gives me hope that there is possibly the potential to have quite a few more long distance walks in my future...I sure hope so.
I would appreciate hearing from some of you 70+ seniors who are making plans for your "next walk".
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