IntrepidTortoise
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Total Newbie: First Camino planned for October 2nd Through to November 10th 2015
Hi guys,
I am soon to be setting out on my first ever Camino! I am a little nervous (as I travel alone) but mainly excited (as I have heard such good things about the people and the path) as the departure date looms ever closer, I hope to be walking by the 2nd of October.
My main question: as I arrive in Biarritz latish around 5pm I aim to get the train to St. Jean and spend the first night there before setting off early in the morning of the 2nd. What I would like to know is how easy it is to secure accommodation on the day? Is it possible to just arrive and find and alburgue or would it be more prudent to book a place in advance?
Second question(s): I am starting in October and aim to be finished early November, can anyone with experience tell me what the weather is most likely to be like and what best to pack clothing wise. Also how many of the alburgue's/refugio's will still be open? I have heard they tend to close up for the winters months..
Anyway I hope to gain a lot and hopefully give something back on this journey and look forward to meeting some fellow pilgrims/travellers along the way.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
IntrepidTurtle
I am soon to be setting out on my first ever Camino! I am a little nervous (as I travel alone) but mainly excited (as I have heard such good things about the people and the path) as the departure date looms ever closer, I hope to be walking by the 2nd of October.
My main question: as I arrive in Biarritz latish around 5pm I aim to get the train to St. Jean and spend the first night there before setting off early in the morning of the 2nd. What I would like to know is how easy it is to secure accommodation on the day? Is it possible to just arrive and find and alburgue or would it be more prudent to book a place in advance?
Second question(s): I am starting in October and aim to be finished early November, can anyone with experience tell me what the weather is most likely to be like and what best to pack clothing wise. Also how many of the alburgue's/refugio's will still be open? I have heard they tend to close up for the winters months..
Anyway I hope to gain a lot and hopefully give something back on this journey and look forward to meeting some fellow pilgrims/travellers along the way.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
IntrepidTurtle