El Gallo
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances; Sept.2015
I am planning on doing a camino next year. I have heard that the 'Frances' is the easiest but the 'Norte' is more wilderness oriented and scenic, but harder.
I am an old Boy Scout who loves hiking and nature but I am not a spring chicken any more. I am
mentally determined to finish my camino even if I must hire a mule to drag my dead body into Santiago. Is 'Norte' that much tougher that I should first get 'Frances' under my belt as a practice hike?
Also, what are the best months to go to avoid extreme weather AND crowds? I am from South Florida and can handle heat & humidity but I like the cold also (not cold rain though).
I am looking for some words of wisdom from my fellow camino forum members.
I am an old Boy Scout who loves hiking and nature but I am not a spring chicken any more. I am
mentally determined to finish my camino even if I must hire a mule to drag my dead body into Santiago. Is 'Norte' that much tougher that I should first get 'Frances' under my belt as a practice hike?
Also, what are the best months to go to avoid extreme weather AND crowds? I am from South Florida and can handle heat & humidity but I like the cold also (not cold rain though).
I am looking for some words of wisdom from my fellow camino forum members.