@trecile do you have strong opinion about cp vs cf for 250-300 miles with 2 pre-teens? They are good humored, intelligent boys (says their objective grandmother)— just really want to provide their with fantastic first overseas experience.
We too struggled with timing of dinner for awhile in Spain on first Camino last year. But then we started doing what Spanish do—eat largest meal (lunch) about 2-4, then snack in evening. We were often so full from lunch we didn’t even need one, but I know kids will. Then early to bed, start out...
Your points are good ones. However, my husband and I have had experience taking our own kids out of school for extended trips (4 weeks) overseas (Australia, France/Italy/England) with positive results. They actually came back AHEAD of their compatriots in many areas without the hours of...
Wow! So much useful information that I hadn’t even considered. Thanks SO much for taking the time to share all this. Luckily their schools are encouraging them as well, and they were homeschooled during Covid year, so this won’t be their first rodeo. My worst fear is that they will be bored with...
Leanne—we had never heard of hiking umbrellas and now are slapping our heads for not thinking of something like that before! What a fabulous idea, for those of us who have to avoid the sun,, or who get sweaty while walking in rain gear. I’m not sure about the boys however—we will need to talk...
May I ask—how did you find the more private accommodations you suggested? Airbnb? We are planning to have some of our items transported each day to next accommodation—did you do that as well, and if so, would you do that again?
Hello. We are an older (69, 75) fairly fit couple who plan to do the Camino for 5 weeks beginning in late April. We will also have our two grandsons (ages 10 and 12) along with us. We (sans kids) started the northern route a year ago, but had to ditch after husband experienced severe shin...
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