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Thanks for all of your responses, well, I've bought most of the gear now and I've booked the flight out there for 10th April. No going back now. I'll just take each day as it comes, hopefully I'll enjoy it, if I feel it's not for me, I'll just change my plans.
I think I'll struggle most with the dormitory style living (won't be able to afford B&B's etc all the way) I am a bit of an introvert so I like my own space from time to time, I know the physical aspect will be tough, but it doesn't concern me as much.
Well, I'll be honest, I'm still deliberating on whether to do it or not, but like you, if I go and hate it, I'll just fast forward the trip and spend a few days in the main cities along the way and then visit Madrid.
This site is mostly full of positivity about walking the Camino (which is good) but I was just interested in any different opinions/perspectives of people that didn't like the Camino? I imagine those people wouldn't congregate on here though, but anyway, just thought I'd ask it.
I was intending to leave from SJPP as well. I've not decided on a start date yet, but would like to set out mid to late February. I wanted to get my footwear sorted out first, which hopefully I will do this week. I'll definitely let you know if I'm out there on your start date or close to it.
There's a good chance I'll be going in mid to late February, so I may see some of you out there. If I do go, I need to get a move on with buying footwear, clothing etc and plane tickets. Will try and stay in the albergues, but I'll see how it goes, not sure I can do without heating or hot...
Did you wear trail shoes/trainers or boots? I'm thinking of going in February, think I'll get on better with shoes/trainers than boots, but if the weather is really bad, I'm wondering if that will be a good decision.
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