Mark Greenwood
Mark
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2024
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Hi Mark,Leaving UK 5th April 24. Night Booked in Paris near Montparnasse, before a train down to Bayonne changing to SJPD, where I've booked accomodation for two nights to look a round and just absorbe the atmosphere.
For some reason the earliest train south from Paris is after midday not getting me to SJPD till after 7pm?
As my departure date approches, some friend are still joking that as ive been speaking about this for so long, i will still be talking about it in another 13 years time! I won't! I'm going. This is it! Is anyone else as nervous / anxious as Im getting as my date for depature gets nearer? It seems to be a mix of feer and excitement, Even my partner seems unconvinced, though I think her worries are more personal, and born out of a lack of self confidence on her part, and a worry about the changes that the camino can bring to a person, there beliefs, needs and asperations going forwards?
I just hope I am doing the right thing, I'm in no rush, happy to take as long as it takes. I'm saying 50 days to chill, look around and experience life on the Camino. Everyone I read says do it alone? I'm not sure that any thing other would be an option, lol but again, everyone seems says that your never really alone. Just interested in you views. Buen Camino
It is easy to say "don't worry about this", but really I don"t think this is something to worry about. Unless someone is on the precipice of a major life change or decision anyway, it is extremely unlikely to experience a dramatic/difficult change.worry about the changes that the camino can bring to a person, there beliefs, needs and asperations going forwards?
Oh, you may still be talking about it in 13 years time. Actually going is no preventative. I first went over 30 years ago and I'm still talking about it.some friend are still joking that as ive been speaking about this for so long, i will still be talking about it in another 13 years time! I won't! I'm going.
Hello, I planned and trained for my Camino for about nine months. The week before my journey my self confidence in my ability to complete the trek at 72 years old, and walking alone, simply tanked. I arrived at SJPP midday the day the before my first step on the Camino. Immediately I found new friends. This would happen every day of my forty-four day pilgrimage to Santiago. Open up to others, and you will be amazed! Due to my age, resulting with a slow pace, I walked alone for about seventy percent of the time. I loved this time for self-reflection, yet as folks passed me there was allways conversations. I loved this. My self confidence was tested the second day as I walked from Orrison to Roncevallis in a terrible storm. This extremely difficult day, and surving, gelled my self-confidence. I knew at the end of this very trying day I would make it to Santiago. Bottom line, your pre-adventure feelings are quite common, especially for those of us who walked the Camino for the first time. Buen Camino...Ken.Leaving UK 5th April 24. Night Booked in Paris near Montparnasse, before a train down to Bayonne changing to SJPD, where I've booked accomodation for two nights to look a round and just absorbe the atmosphere.
For some reason the earliest train south from Paris is after midday not getting me to SJPD till after 7pm?
As my departure date approches, some friend are still joking that as ive been speaking about this for so long, i will still be talking about it in another 13 years time! I won't! I'm going. This is it! Is anyone else as nervous / anxious as Im getting as my date for depature gets nearer? It seems to be a mix of feer and excitement, Even my partner seems unconvinced, though I think her worries are more personal, and born out of a lack of self confidence on her part, and a worry about the changes that the camino can bring to a person, there beliefs, needs and asperations going forwards?
I just hope I am doing the right thing, I'm in no rush, happy to take as long as it takes. I'm saying 50 days to chill, look around and experience life on the Camino. Everyone I read says do it alone? I'm not sure that any thing other would be an option, lol but again, everyone seems says that your never really alone. Just interested in you views. Buen Camino
Very good advice/reply to a first-timer. Once you are there, you will be surprised how easy it all is.Hello, I planned and trained for my Camino for about nine months. The week before my journey my self confidence in my ability to complete the trek at 72 years old, and walking alone, simply tanked. I arrived at SJPP midday the day the before my first step on the Camino. Immediately I found new friends. This would happen every day of my forty-four day pilgrimage to Santiago. Open up to others, and you will be amazed! Due to my age, resulting with a slow pace, I walked alone for about seventy percent of the time. I loved this time for self-reflection, yet as folks passed me there was allways conversations. I loved this. My self confidence was tested the second day as I walked from Orrison to Roncevallis in a terrible storm. This extremely difficult day, and surving, gelled my self-confidence. I knew at the end of this very trying day I would make it to Santiago. Bottom line, your pre-adventure feelings are quite common, especially for those of us who walked the Camino for the first time. Buen Camino...Ken.
Mark:Leaving UK 5th April 24. Night Booked in Paris near Montparnasse, before a train down to Bayonne changing to SJPD, where I've booked accomodation for two nights to look a round and just absorbe the atmosphere.
For some reason the earliest train south from Paris is after midday not getting me to SJPD till after 7pm?
As my departure date approches, some friend are still joking that as ive been speaking about this for so long, i will still be talking about it in another 13 years time! I won't! I'm going. This is it! Is anyone else as nervous / anxious as Im getting as my date for depature gets nearer? It seems to be a mix of feer and excitement, Even my partner seems unconvinced, though I think her worries are more personal, and born out of a lack of self confidence on her part, and a worry about the changes that the camino can bring to a person, there beliefs, needs and asperations going forwards?
I just hope I am doing the right thing, I'm in no rush, happy to take as long as it takes. I'm saying 50 days to chill, look around and experience life on the Camino. Everyone I read says do it alone? I'm not sure that any thing other would be an option, lol but again, everyone seems says that your never really alone. Just interested in you views. Buen Camino
Can you change your train ticket? When I went ( April this year), I got a morning train from Montparnasse. They will probably add more train schedules closer to the time - keep an eye out.Leaving UK 5th April 24. Night Booked in Paris near Montparnasse, before a train down to Bayonne changing to SJPD, where I've booked accomodation for two nights to look a round and just absorbe the atmosphere.
For some reason the earliest train south from Paris is after midday not getting me to SJPD till after 7pm?
As my departure date approches, some friend are still joking that as ive been speaking about this for so long, i will still be talking about it in another 13 years time! I won't! I'm going. This is it! Is anyone else as nervous / anxious as Im getting as my date for depature gets nearer? It seems to be a mix of feer and excitement, Even my partner seems unconvinced, though I think her worries are more personal, and born out of a lack of self confidence on her part, and a worry about the changes that the camino can bring to a person, there beliefs, needs and asperations going forwards?
I just hope I am doing the right thing, I'm in no rush, happy to take as long as it takes. I'm saying 50 days to chill, look around and experience life on the Camino. Everyone I read says do it alone? I'm not sure that any thing other would be an option, lol but again, everyone seems says that your never really alone. Just interested in you views. Buen Camino
Don't worry - one of my Camino buddies walked the VdlP as her first Camino. The Via was my third Camino (at age 72) and by far my favourite. I think it's fine for a first Camino if you are a 'normally' fit person and not too 'precious'. Enjoy! Buen Camino."It seems to be a mix of fear and excitement,"
Mark, I totally get you! My daughter (37) and I (67) are leaving on 11th March 2024 from New Zealand to walk our first Camino after planning for it over 2 years. We will be doing the Via de la Plata, a tough route for first timers, we have been told on numerous occasions, but the solitude of it appeals to us both.
You will be just fine. Wishing you well on your Camino!
I don't think that train tickets/schedules are available yet for April. @Mark Greenwood didn't say that he had already purchased a ticket.Can you change your train ticket? When I went ( April this year), I got a morning train from Montparnasse. They will probably add more train schedules closer to the time - keep an eye out.
Hi Mark, Liz and I are starting our El Camino on the 10th April as Orisson is not open till then for our booking which is confirmed.Leaving UK 5th April 24. Night Booked in Paris near Montparnasse, before a train down to Bayonne changing to SJPD, where I've booked accomodation for two nights to look a round and just absorbe the atmosphere.
For some reason the earliest train south from Paris is after midday not getting me to SJPD till after 7pm?
As my departure date approches, some friend are still joking that as ive been speaking about this for so long, i will still be talking about it in another 13 years time! I won't! I'm going. This is it! Is anyone else as nervous / anxious as Im getting as my date for depature gets nearer? It seems to be a mix of feer and excitement, Even my partner seems unconvinced, though I think her worries are more personal, and born out of a lack of self confidence on her part, and a worry about the changes that the camino can bring to a person, there beliefs, needs and asperations going forwards?
I just hope I am doing the right thing, I'm in no rush, happy to take as long as it takes. I'm saying 50 days to chill, look around and experience life on the Camino. Everyone I read says do it alone? I'm not sure that any thing other would be an option, lol but again, everyone seems says that your never really alone. Just interested in you views. Buen Camino
Hi Mark, just a point I would like to tell you. I personally recommend that you stop at Orisson on the first night, but they don't open till the 10th April. We have delayed our start until the 10th and have a confirmed booking for this first night. This is what we did in 2016 as we were 72 then and we walked starting on the 1st September, this time it will be spring and we will be 79. Take it slow and enjoy the scenery, the Camino is about the walk not the destination.Leaving UK 5th April 24. Night Booked in Paris near Montparnasse, before a train down to Bayonne changing to SJPD, where I've booked accomodation for two nights to look a round and just absorbe the atmosphere.
For some reason the earliest train south from Paris is after midday not getting me to SJPD till after 7pm?
As my departure date approches, some friend are still joking that as ive been speaking about this for so long, i will still be talking about it in another 13 years time! I won't! I'm going. This is it! Is anyone else as nervous / anxious as Im getting as my date for depature gets nearer? It seems to be a mix of feer and excitement, Even my partner seems unconvinced, though I think her worries are more personal, and born out of a lack of self confidence on her part, and a worry about the changes that the camino can bring to a person, there beliefs, needs and asperations going forwards?
I just hope I am doing the right thing, I'm in no rush, happy to take as long as it takes. I'm saying 50 days to chill, look around and experience life on the Camino. Everyone I read says do it alone? I'm not sure that any thing other would be an option, lol but again, everyone seems says that your never really alone. Just interested in you views. Buen Camino
Thank you Ken.Hello, I planned and trained for my Camino for about nine months. The week before my journey my self confidence in my ability to complete the trek at 72 years old, and walking alone, simply tanked. I arrived at SJPP midday the day the before my first step on the Camino. Immediately I found new friends. This would happen every day of my forty-four day pilgrimage to Santiago. Open up to others, and you will be amazed! Due to my age, resulting with a slow pace, I walked alone for about seventy percent of the time. I loved this time for self-reflection, yet as folks passed me there was allways conversations. I loved this. My self confidence was tested the second day as I walked from Orrison to Roncevallis in a terrible storm. This extremely difficult day, and surving, gelled my self-confidence. I knew at the end of this very trying day I would make it to Santiago. Bottom line, your pre-adventure feelings are quite common, especially for those of us who walked the Camino for the first time. Buen Camino...Ken.
Hello,Leaving UK 5th April 24. Night Booked in Paris near Montparnasse, before a train down to Bayonne changing to SJPD, where I've booked accomodation for two nights to look a round and just absorbe the atmosphere.
For some reason the earliest train south from Paris is after midday not getting me to SJPD till after 7pm?
As my departure date approches, some friend are still joking that as ive been speaking about this for so long, i will still be talking about it in another 13 years time! I won't! I'm going. This is it! Is anyone else as nervous / anxious as Im getting as my date for depature gets nearer? It seems to be a mix of feer and excitement, Even my partner seems unconvinced, though I think her worries are more personal, and born out of a lack of self confidence on her part, and a worry about the changes that the camino can bring to a person, there beliefs, needs and asperations going forwards?
I just hope I am doing the right thing, I'm in no rush, happy to take as long as it takes. I'm saying 50 days to chill, look around and experience life on the Camino. Everyone I read says do it alone? I'm not sure that any thing other would be an option, lol but again, everyone seems says that your never really alone. Just interested in you views. Buen Camino
I did the CF in 2019. I was super anxious while waiting for my departure date, trying to read up on all things camino. I probably watched every YouTube video on the subject at the time. I finally arrived in Madrid and stayed at a place near the airport-(Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport)- that I had booked on Booking.com. I went for a walk in the nearby square and took a seat on a bench as the night approached. I contemplated what was to come and questioned whether I had done the right thing. Was is right for me to leave my loved ones for over a month, to explore this trail on the other side of the Atlantic? I felt alone in the midst of so many strange, cold and unfamiliar faces the moved about. I actually had a few tears escape, but I remained composed, headed toward a nearby coffee shop, grabbed a cup of Joe and shook it off.Leaving UK 5th April 24. Night Booked in Paris near Montparnasse, before a train down to Bayonne changing to SJPD, where I've booked accomodation for two nights to look a round and just absorbe the atmosphere.
For some reason the earliest train south from Paris is after midday not getting me to SJPD till after 7pm?
As my departure date approches, some friend are still joking that as ive been speaking about this for so long, i will still be talking about it in another 13 years time! I won't! I'm going. This is it! Is anyone else as nervous / anxious as Im getting as my date for depature gets nearer? It seems to be a mix of feer and excitement, Even my partner seems unconvinced, though I think her worries are more personal, and born out of a lack of self confidence on her part, and a worry about the changes that the camino can bring to a person, there beliefs, needs and asperations going forwards?
I just hope I am doing the right thing, I'm in no rush, happy to take as long as it takes. I'm saying 50 days to chill, look around and experience life on the Camino. Everyone I read says do it alone? I'm not sure that any thing other would be an option, lol but again, everyone seems says that your never really alone. Just interested in you views. Buen Camino
Thank you for your kind words. I know it will be amazing, in one way or another!I did the CF in 2019. I was super anxious while waiting for my departure date, trying to read up on all things camino. I probably watched every YouTube video on the subject at the time. I finally arrived in Madrid and stayed at a place near the airport-(Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport)- that I had booked on Booking.com. I went for a walk in the nearby square and took a seat on a bench as the night approached. I contemplated what was to come and questioned whether I had done the right thing. Was is right for me to leave my loved ones for over a month, to explore this trail on the other side of the Atlantic? I felt alone in the midst of so many strange, cold and unfamiliar faces the moved about. I actually had a few tears escape, but I remained composed, headed toward a nearby coffee shop, grabbed a cup of Joe and shook it off.
Once I decided to do the camino, but way before I had researched much, I asked 5 friends if they were interested in joining me. None of them could afford the 30+ days to do the entire trail. In the end, I'm glad they couldn't. I did it solo and I was able to hike at my pace. I did what I wanted, when I wanted...with no strings attached to anyone. It's ok to be anxious, maybe a little afraid, but I'm positive that if you stick to your plan, it will all work out for you. I wish you a lovely experience on your journey to Santiago de Compostela. Buen camino Mark.
Thank you.I did the CF in 2019. I was super anxious while waiting for my departure date, trying to read up on all things camino. I probably watched every YouTube video on the subject at the time. I finally arrived in Madrid and stayed at a place near the airport-(Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport)- that I had booked on Booking.com. I went for a walk in the nearby square and took a seat on a bench as the night approached. I contemplated what was to come and questioned whether I had done the right thing. Was is right for me to leave my loved ones for over a month, to explore this trail on the other side of the Atlantic? I felt alone in the midst of so many strange, cold and unfamiliar faces the moved about. I actually had a few tears escape, but I remained composed, headed toward a nearby coffee shop, grabbed a cup of Joe and shook it off.
Once I decided to do the camino, but way before I had researched much, I asked 5 friends if they were interested in joining me. None of them could afford the 30+ days to do the entire trail. In the end, I'm glad they couldn't. I did it solo and I was able to hike at my pace. I did what I wanted, when I wanted...with no strings attached to anyone. It's ok to be anxious, maybe a little afraid, but I'm positive that if you stick to your plan, it will all work out for you. I wish you a lovely experience on your journey to Santiago de Compostela. Buen camino Mark.
Thank you Buen Camino.Hi Mark, Liz and I are starting our El Camino on the 10th April as Orisson is not open till then for our booking which is confirmed.
This is our second Camino and I personally recommend you stop at Orisson and not walk all the way to Roncesvalles.
We walked the Camino in 2016 at the age of 72 so you should not have any problems at 70. Now we are 79 and will turn 80 just before we start the second Camino from Le Puy to St Jean Pied de Port.
Take it slow and steady and enjoy the surroundings the Camino is the walk experience not getting to the destination as fast as possible on our first Camino we allotted 59 days and had a day of each week so about 52 days of walking, no blisters and no shin splints, be prepared to change your socks two to three times a day and you will be fine. Maybe we will see you on the first day.
Beun Camino
Hi Mark, just a point I would like to tell you. I personally recommend that you stop at Orisson on the first night, but they don't open till the 10th April. We have delayed our start until the 10th and have a confirmed booking for this first night. This is what we did in 2016 as we were 72 then and we walked starting on the 1st September, this time it will be spring and we will be 79. Take it slow and enjoy the scenery, the Camino is about the walk not the destination.
We aloud 59 days last time and will do the same again taking a day of from walking each week.
Maybe we see each other on the first day.
Buen Camino
How did you book Orisson? Directly?? ThanxHi Mark, Liz and I are starting our El Camino on the 10th April as Orisson is not open till then for our booking which is confirmed.
This is our second Camino and I personally recommend you stop at Orisson and not walk all the way to Roncesvalles.
We walked the Camino in 2016 at the age of 72 so you should not have any problems at 70. Now we are 79 and will turn 80 just before we start the second Camino from Le Puy to St Jean Pied de Port.
Take it slow and steady and enjoy the surroundings the Camino is the walk experience not getting to the destination as fast as possible on our first Camino we allotted 59 days and had a day of each week so about 52 days of walking, no blisters and no shin splints, be prepared to change your socks two to three times a day and you will be fine. Maybe we will see you on the first day.
Beun Camino
Hi Mark, just a point I would like to tell you. I personally recommend that you stop at Orisson on the first night, but they don't open till the 10th April. We have delayed our start until the 10th and have a confirmed booking for this first night. This is what we did in 2016 as we were 72 then and we walked starting on the 1st September, this time it will be spring and we will be 79. Take it slow and enjoy the scenery, the Camino is about the walk not the destination.
We aloud 59 days last time and will do the same again taking a day of from walking each week.
Maybe we see each other on the first day.
Buen Camino
Orisson only takes direct bookings.How did you book Orisson? Directly?? Thanx
Booked. Thank you.Orisson only takes direct bookings.
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