South Africa

[Mandsie]

Any body from South Africa, who has done the camino from St Jean Pied de Port.

[Sesame]

I have done it twice from SJPP to Santiago - first in May/June 2008 and then in April / May 2011. Loved it!
Regards, Eugene

[Mandsie]

Thanks for the reply. I attended a Camino workshop in Durban in Feb'12 and found it most helpfull. So I am defnitily going to walk next year May/June'13. Looking forward on doing so.

[Sesame]

Hi Mandsie

Well, that leaves you with enough time to prepare! Be sure not to overpack and if possible, train with your backpack on - especially in the last month or two before you go. Walking with 8kg on your back for 15-20km a day takes some getting used to.

May/early June is a good time of the year to walk as it is not so hot and the wild flowers are at their best. Have a great time! Regards, Eugene

[SLD]

Hi
I am from Cape Town i am thinking of doing the walk next year 2013. Do you know if there are any Camino workshops in CT?

[Sesame]

Hi Capetonian! There was a workshop in Cape Town on 3 March. Dont know whether there will be another one this year. If you subscribe to the South African chapter of the Confraternity of St James (which is very cheap) you will receive regular newsletters by email which will inform you of planned events etc. Their website is www.csjofsa.za.org . You could contact them also for advise on good guidebooks, to get the pilgrims passport required to sleep in the albergues and they could refer you to somebody that has walked the camino and who will be able to answer questions you may have. These forums are also an excellent source of good practical advise. Would love to hear about your plans! Best, Eugene

[SLD]

Thanks for the info!