Camino de Santiago de Compostela

[Kitsambler]

So ... it appears I will be in Prague on 15 May (conclusion of a cruise up the Elbe with my father, bless him , he turns 83 in January). I want to be in Paris on 14 June (opera schedule). So I could walk Prague to Nuremburg, then take a train to Paris. Or, I could take train to Geneva, and walk Geneva-Le puy, then go up to Paris.

Or something in-between.

Anyone have a suggestion? Or a vote? I'm good for about 20 km/day as an average

[sillydoll]

From my book 'YOUR CAMINO"

For info on the Prague -Tillyschanz - Nürnberg trail:
http://www.sb-hp.de/jakobsweg
http://www.deutsche-jakobswege.de/prag- ... nburg.html

For info on the Prague-Eschlkam-Donauwoerth trail (with guide book and gps tracking)
http://www.deutsche-jakobswege.de/prag- ... oerth.html

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[Kitsambler]

I am several days into my walk from Prague now. The terrain is rougher and the weather is cooler than I anticipated. But it is all still very interesting! Details on my regular blog (linked under the Le Puy route), Http://Kitsambler.wordpress.com

[sillydoll]

That is fabulous! I wondered which route you had decided to do. I'll follow you on your blog and if you have anything to add about the route which I can add to my book I'd be grateful for info.

[Kitsambler]

Hi Sil, I'm assuming anyone seriously interested in walking this has the German-language route description in hand. Of course the stage planning by the Germans is much too ambitious for me. My current stage plan in CZ is as follows, and I will update it at the end for accuracy:
Prague
Radotin
Karlstejn
Beroun
Roztoky
Skryje
Zvikovec (half day)
Liblin
Kralovice
Plasy
Horni Brizat
Plesnice
Stribo
Kladruby
Hostroun
Eslarn, DE

This is a few days longer than originally hoped for in CZ, but I still think I can make it to Nuremburg in the allotted time.

[lovingkindness]

…and then along the spine of a slate ridge…with a steep drop-off on either side and a poorly marked track of native rock underfoot…………then I had to crawl over and under several downed trees lying across the path: this bit was a real obstacle course! -Kitsambler's Blog

Hi Kitsambler, it sounds like you’re having an excellent time over there. I'm enjoying your blog. Your description of a Communist era hotel (Radotin,14 May) made me laugh. A few years back I stayed in one almost identical to yours situated close to central Prague. The architecture was purely functional, no fripperies whatsoever, grim plumbing and a clanking lift. The empty corridor had a naked bulb swinging on a wire and my imagination peopled the gloom with Cold War spies and secret police.
Cheers, Lovingkindness

[lovingkindness]

Dear Kitsambler,
I was very sorry to read of your misfortunes the other day between Zvikovec and Liblin. I hope your recovery is speedy. I had a look at the area on Google maps to see what you were up against. That's quite a bendy river. No wonder it took a while for your rescuers to find you. Your descriptive writting is excellent. Thank you for sharing.

Take care,
-Lovingkindness

[Kitsambler]

Thanks LK. I am continuing to mend, and count my blessings daily. In a few more days I should be ok to continue traveling.

[Kitsambler]

I'm back on my feet and walking in Germany, beginning at the Czech border with the goal of reaching Nuremburg in the two weeks I have remaining. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and encouragement!

[Kitsambler]

Arrived safely in Nürmberg today! Will be updating blog details and working on photo files when I am back home in a week.