Hi,
My friend and I are leaving Aug 27th with plans to start from SJPP on Aug 30th. We have essentially until Oct 8th to finish (return flight from Madrid on Oct 10th), which I think is more than enough time. But I think I'm having last minute cold feet (actually, hot blistered feet) and wanted some advice.
I have been training for months. Been using my backpack for the last month and slowly adding weight each week. But, I'm now struggling with terrible blisters. I don't know if it is the hot and humid August weather in NC or not, but I fear that it is the weight of the pack. So, I have decided that I may need to exchange my backpack for a smaller day pack and use a transport service. I do NOT want to risk stress fractures, continued blisters/pain or needing to stop and come home early. This Camino is about the spirituality and the chance to meditate on and resolve some difficult life experiences of the past few years. It's a chance to get to know myself, heal myself, and rediscover my personal strength and confidence.
That being said, I still have lots of questions:
1) Any recommendations of size of day pack? 28L or less?
2) Is Jacotrans the most reliable service? I haven't read any problems with them in recent threads, but just want to double check. I have emailed them a list of questions as well.
3) We have not booked our accommodations past Orrison. Will that be a problem with the luggage transport service? Or are they flexible?
Any other pearls of wisdom are welcome as well.
Thanks in advance for your time and advice!
My friend and I are leaving Aug 27th with plans to start from SJPP on Aug 30th. We have essentially until Oct 8th to finish (return flight from Madrid on Oct 10th), which I think is more than enough time. But I think I'm having last minute cold feet (actually, hot blistered feet) and wanted some advice.
I have been training for months. Been using my backpack for the last month and slowly adding weight each week. But, I'm now struggling with terrible blisters. I don't know if it is the hot and humid August weather in NC or not, but I fear that it is the weight of the pack. So, I have decided that I may need to exchange my backpack for a smaller day pack and use a transport service. I do NOT want to risk stress fractures, continued blisters/pain or needing to stop and come home early. This Camino is about the spirituality and the chance to meditate on and resolve some difficult life experiences of the past few years. It's a chance to get to know myself, heal myself, and rediscover my personal strength and confidence.
That being said, I still have lots of questions:
1) Any recommendations of size of day pack? 28L or less?
2) Is Jacotrans the most reliable service? I haven't read any problems with them in recent threads, but just want to double check. I have emailed them a list of questions as well.
3) We have not booked our accommodations past Orrison. Will that be a problem with the luggage transport service? Or are they flexible?
Any other pearls of wisdom are welcome as well.
Thanks in advance for your time and advice!