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Yes, it is part of the adventure. No need to overthink the “what ifs.” Can things happen? Sure. Will you work it all out upon arrival in SJPP? Absolutely. If weather affects your travel plans, cross that bridge when you get to it. You’ll find a place to sleep in SJPP. Buen Camino!Maybe this is all part of the adventure…
Maybe under that bridge you just crossed.If weather affects your travel plans, cross that bridge when you get to it. You’ll find a place to sleep in SJPP.
It’s not about anxiety. I grew up in the tropics (Caribbean) and in FL since 2000. I’m very familiar with hurricanes and experienced several of them, it’s almost routine at this point in my life. Because of this experience, I know how hard it is to predict them, as they can abruptly change direction and slam a different area than expected. So I’m doing due diligence in planning ahead, since normally I don’t worry about flying to Europe. It’s ingrained in us to start stocking up with non-perishables, water, etc, because the power can go out for days or even weeks. Trust me, I know. So I have the “be prepared” motto drilled into my head and for me, that’s a good thing.As Nanners has suggested, change your travel dates. If you are really that anxious about a storm that might materialize, then leave early and spend a day or two in Biarritz or Bayonne. What have you got to lose?
It is too difficult for my aging eyes to read that massive paragraph!You may also find that recently airlines are planning to more flexibly and ably approach the situation. I live along the southeast US coast and have become increasingly able to pivot (at least for myself) when storms do not perform as predicted. At least one airline has very recently been figuring out how to not get themselves into a rescheduling mess that takes days to sort out. I was waiting to fly out of Savannah a few days ago. The weather there was definitely on the OK side, but once we were all on board the captain told us that Atlanta was on a "station stop" because of widespread thunderstorms in their area, so we would wait on the plane for what was estimated to be at least an hour. We received a couple more vague ideas about when we might actually leave. Meanwhile, some of the other people flying to Atlanta to fly internationally had called or texted the airline's head office, and the airline soon realized there were a whole lot of us with international reservations, potentially causing logistics problems that could last for days. Then the captain came back on and said we were going back to the gate to get enough fuel to be able to leave immediately to circle around the storms around Atlanta and land in time to make many of our flights. Since it is usually a short flight, we usually take off with a small amount of fuel. And I watched out my window, and we really were flying around storms. I hadn't experienced this approach in years. Meanwhile, the airline was communicating with us international passengers individually, showing us what alternatives were available and how they could assist us changing flights while still in the air. My European flight was delayed, too, so I wasn't worried, but we landed in plenty of time. Then I got on the Atlanta to Madrid flight and this captain told us (and we could see it ourselves) that there were electrical storms right at the airport, but we were in line to take off whenever it was possible. Then the head flight attendant came on and said that we were getting ready to take off; apparently there would be a safe window soon, and we were going to leave. Also not the usual. A few minutes later we were up in the air, to not exactly calm conditions. Within an hour we were enjoying the usual trans-oceanic multi-course dinner. And wine or drinks were finally available. Late two hours total to Madrid. My only thing is I cannot figure out why I was never even slightly nervous. Maybe old age (mine).
Good to know, thanks!You may also find that recently airlines are planning to more flexibly and ably approach the situation. I live along the southeast US coast and have become increasingly able to pivot (at least for myself) when storms do not perform as predicted. At least one airline has very recently been figuring out how to not get themselves into a rescheduling mess that takes days to sort out. I was waiting to fly out of Savannah a few days ago. The weather there was definitely on the OK side, but once we were all on board the captain told us that Atlanta was on a "station stop" because of widespread thunderstorms in their area, so we would wait on the plane for what was estimated to be at least an hour. We received a couple more vague ideas about when we might actually leave. Meanwhile, some of the other people flying to Atlanta to fly internationally had called or texted the airline's head office, and the airline soon realized there were a whole lot of us with international reservations, potentially causing logistics problems that could last for days. Then the captain came back on and said we were going back to the gate to get enough fuel to be able to leave immediately to circle around the storms around Atlanta and land in time to make many of our flights. Since it is usually a short flight, we usually take off with a small amount of fuel. And I watched out my window, and we really were flying around storms. I hadn't experienced this approach in years. Meanwhile, the airline was communicating with us international passengers individually, showing us what alternatives were available and how they could assist us changing flights while still in the air. My European flight was delayed, too, so I wasn't worried, but we landed in plenty of time. Then I got on the Atlanta to Madrid flight and this captain told us (and we could see it ourselves) that there were electrical storms right at the airport, but we were in line to take off whenever it was possible. Then the head flight attendant came on and said that we were getting ready to take off; apparently there would be a safe window soon, and we were going to leave. Also not the usual. A few minutes later we were up in the air, to not exactly calm conditions. Within an hour we were enjoying the usual trans-oceanic multi-course dinner. And wine or drinks were finally available. Late two hours total to Madrid. My only thing is I cannot figure out why I was never even slightly nervous. Maybe old age (mine).
Perhaps your airline will allow to fly out earlier in advance of the storm? I've been offered that option previously by airlines.
Absolutely agree. You already worked out the issue with your Albergue\Gite but IMHO - getting out earlier if possible will alleviate any anxiety. A pre-Camino day or 2 in any of the towns mentioned? QUI Msr!!!!As Nanners has suggested, change your travel dates. If you are really that anxious about a storm that might materialize, then leave early and spend a day or two in Biarritz or Bayonne. What have you got to lose?
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