- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances 15,16,18
VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23
I'm just doing a bit of long term Camino planning. What else would I do on New Years Day?
My question here is really for those who love the Frances Route, for whatever reason, what other routes would you recommend?
I should firstly explain why I haven't tried other routes yet....and some limitations. Sadly there are some.
I enjoy walking alone, but enjoy the company of others too, particularly in the evenings. I'm happy to walk all day on my own, day after day, but I think after a week, I might start to go a bit crazy. So three weeks without another soul in sight might be pushing it...but who knows......might be fun to try....
I like the infrastructure along the CF, particularly the accommodation options. I prefer not to stay in Albergues, because a) I snore like a train, b) I also don't sleep well with the noise of others (go figure), and c) I do like a bit of privacy. (I spent many years living in Dormitory Accommodation, I'm kind of over it)
That is not to say, that if I lose a ton of weight and that in turn reduces my snoring, I might 'bite the bullet' one day and try Albergues But for now, B&B (Casa Rural) type options suit me best. With the odd Albergue if 'necessary'........ if it's a deal breaker.
The Problem. I'm also a bit limited in terms of daily distances. Long story, but my training for Camino #1 has left me with chronic Achilles Tendonitis. It's manageable, but distances over 25 kms start to be a real struggle. 30 kms tends to set me back a couple of days in terms of fixing my tendons/feet.... two 30+ kms in a row is kind of risking a 'Camino ending' event in terms of tendons giving out totally. So stages of 20-25 kms are ideal.
Oh, and too much road walking kills the tendons too. The CF was OK, I think that's about 40% road? Sorry to sound a bit 'precious' but it's the reality of walking with this 'condition'
I realise this creates a limitation already, hence seeking advice.
So.... Camino #1 was St Jean to Santiago alone and I loved it. Just what I had hoped for. The right mix of everything.
Camino #2 was Sarria to Santiago, to give 'she who must be obeyed' a taste of the Camino. (She is not an outdoors type of girl, so it suited her well. Infrastructure etc.
Camino #3 (2018) will be St Jean to Santiago again, with my dearly beloved. She wants to try a longer Camino and again, the CF will give her the infrastructure that she enjoys. And she enjoys being amongst other people. The thought of trekking for days on our own without seeing another Pilgrim would have her in fear of being 'taken' by Wolves or Bears! I'm sure you get the picture
So post 2018, I'm on my own! In terms of Caminos that it! Pat will will go on an extended shopping/eating/family catch up trip to Thailand, whilst I go and play Camino on my own....each year or every other year.
So finally the point..........
For my next solo Camino, which is probbaly 2019.... I wonder what other route I should try? I like to be 'on Camino' for 3-4 weeks at least as I have found that it takes a couple of weeks to really get into the 'zone'... So for me that means 300-400 kms at least. Or combinations of shorter routes?
Any thoughts from those who also love the CF but have tried and enjoyed other routes would be most appreciated.
Sorry about the long winded Intro, but stage distances are the big issue. There is no point in me considering routes that have 30-35 km stages..... just won't work
So in summary.
Stages 25 km or less if possible.
Not too much on roads
300 kms +
Some non albergue accommodation options (ie not 100% albergue only)
My question here is really for those who love the Frances Route, for whatever reason, what other routes would you recommend?
I should firstly explain why I haven't tried other routes yet....and some limitations. Sadly there are some.
I enjoy walking alone, but enjoy the company of others too, particularly in the evenings. I'm happy to walk all day on my own, day after day, but I think after a week, I might start to go a bit crazy. So three weeks without another soul in sight might be pushing it...but who knows......might be fun to try....
I like the infrastructure along the CF, particularly the accommodation options. I prefer not to stay in Albergues, because a) I snore like a train, b) I also don't sleep well with the noise of others (go figure), and c) I do like a bit of privacy. (I spent many years living in Dormitory Accommodation, I'm kind of over it)
That is not to say, that if I lose a ton of weight and that in turn reduces my snoring, I might 'bite the bullet' one day and try Albergues But for now, B&B (Casa Rural) type options suit me best. With the odd Albergue if 'necessary'........ if it's a deal breaker.
The Problem. I'm also a bit limited in terms of daily distances. Long story, but my training for Camino #1 has left me with chronic Achilles Tendonitis. It's manageable, but distances over 25 kms start to be a real struggle. 30 kms tends to set me back a couple of days in terms of fixing my tendons/feet.... two 30+ kms in a row is kind of risking a 'Camino ending' event in terms of tendons giving out totally. So stages of 20-25 kms are ideal.
Oh, and too much road walking kills the tendons too. The CF was OK, I think that's about 40% road? Sorry to sound a bit 'precious' but it's the reality of walking with this 'condition'
I realise this creates a limitation already, hence seeking advice.
So.... Camino #1 was St Jean to Santiago alone and I loved it. Just what I had hoped for. The right mix of everything.
Camino #2 was Sarria to Santiago, to give 'she who must be obeyed' a taste of the Camino. (She is not an outdoors type of girl, so it suited her well. Infrastructure etc.
Camino #3 (2018) will be St Jean to Santiago again, with my dearly beloved. She wants to try a longer Camino and again, the CF will give her the infrastructure that she enjoys. And she enjoys being amongst other people. The thought of trekking for days on our own without seeing another Pilgrim would have her in fear of being 'taken' by Wolves or Bears! I'm sure you get the picture
So post 2018, I'm on my own! In terms of Caminos that it! Pat will will go on an extended shopping/eating/family catch up trip to Thailand, whilst I go and play Camino on my own....each year or every other year.
So finally the point..........
For my next solo Camino, which is probbaly 2019.... I wonder what other route I should try? I like to be 'on Camino' for 3-4 weeks at least as I have found that it takes a couple of weeks to really get into the 'zone'... So for me that means 300-400 kms at least. Or combinations of shorter routes?
Any thoughts from those who also love the CF but have tried and enjoyed other routes would be most appreciated.
Sorry about the long winded Intro, but stage distances are the big issue. There is no point in me considering routes that have 30-35 km stages..... just won't work
So in summary.
Stages 25 km or less if possible.
Not too much on roads
300 kms +
Some non albergue accommodation options (ie not 100% albergue only)
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