quick question if you don't mind guys... I've previously walked the Frances in 2010 as an 18 year old, alone at points along the trail and sometimes not even bumping into other pilgrims for the majority of the day. It just depended on how it worked out, I paid no attention to whether I was...
Great idea & a definite possibility. You both make excellent points as to every camino being different - I don't have any expectations per se and I'd be quite happy to walk the CF alone - I'm more craving the atmosphere than actual company so lots to think about! As for the food, you sound like...
That's a concern too - but my bigger fear is of having a lot of descents.... my feet still haven't recovered from the descent to Ronscevalles :rolleyes: (completely my own fault - dreadful choice of footwear & a lack of preparation!) But all worth it in the end & I'm sure the spectacular views &...
Thanks Marc, much appreciated. I may have been looking at overall starting/ending elevations and seeing little change in height - of course forgetting that could include huge ascents and descents in between! I've been looking at some more detailed elevation maps and see what you mean - there...
Thanks so much for your reply! You're swaying me back towards the Frances! I think I'd really miss the communal aspect if it didn't exist on the Norte, especially as I am walking alone. As for missing the meseta :eek: really?! I thought I was going to lose my mind last time! Do you mind me...
Hi Guys,
I'm planning my second camino having previously done the Frances (and loved it!). I was going to do the same route again but am now tempted by the coastal scenery to reroute to the Norte.
I head out on the 19th Sept & have until the 19th of Oct to reach Santiago. Would anyone who...
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