SVLotus
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- September (2012)
Salutations & Best Wishes to My Fellow Pilgrims!
Hello, my name is Christine and I am planning to embark on the Camino in just over one week. I am from Denver, Colorado in the U.S. and will make the walk alone.
I've done some thru-hiking in the states (Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail), so feel pretty well equipped both mentally and in terms of gear. I am not, however, at all familiar with Spain. So, the getting to and from are what I'm spending most of my time researching currently.
I am looking into flying from the US to Pamplona and then taking a bus to either SJPP or Roncesvalles. If anyone reading this has an opinion about the two options, I'd love to hear it!
I am also quite on the fence with regards to bringing a tent. It's what I'm used to carrying as part of my gear. I've been reading mixed reviews with regards to how easy a tent is to manage in public/private spaces and whether it may be necessary due to the prevalence of bed bugs in the larger hostels. It weighs 5 lbs, so I'm happy to leave it behind if it is not a needed piece of equipment. I also have a water filter for streams, springs, etc. Necessary?
That's about it. I'd love to hear any advice or from folks who might also be hiking and have a schedule that coincides with my own!!
Buen Camino!
Christine
Hello, my name is Christine and I am planning to embark on the Camino in just over one week. I am from Denver, Colorado in the U.S. and will make the walk alone.
I've done some thru-hiking in the states (Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail), so feel pretty well equipped both mentally and in terms of gear. I am not, however, at all familiar with Spain. So, the getting to and from are what I'm spending most of my time researching currently.
I am looking into flying from the US to Pamplona and then taking a bus to either SJPP or Roncesvalles. If anyone reading this has an opinion about the two options, I'd love to hear it!
I am also quite on the fence with regards to bringing a tent. It's what I'm used to carrying as part of my gear. I've been reading mixed reviews with regards to how easy a tent is to manage in public/private spaces and whether it may be necessary due to the prevalence of bed bugs in the larger hostels. It weighs 5 lbs, so I'm happy to leave it behind if it is not a needed piece of equipment. I also have a water filter for streams, springs, etc. Necessary?
That's about it. I'd love to hear any advice or from folks who might also be hiking and have a schedule that coincides with my own!!
Buen Camino!
Christine