MichaelNW
Member
Thought I would be walking in September, but life changed my plans. I have a flight booked for the end of February 2016. I haven't booked my return. It will be my first Camino. I will be walking solo. I have not decided definitively which Camino yet, but since VdlP is in the running, I have a few questions for the veterans.
(1) Realistically, at that time of the year, how long would the journey take at a reasonable pace. I will be 65, but plan to be trained-up before I go. Will be walking daily with increasing distances between now and then.
(2) What will the weather be like along the route? I plan to take layers consisting of (on top) technical tee (not cotton), long-sleeve travel shirt (not cotton), light down sweater and breathable rain jacket and (on bottom) light base, travel pants and rain pants. Also wearing a wool fedora (I am lacking in natural cover). Wearing liners and medium weight smartwool socks with hiking boots. Is that sufficient for conditions?
(3) I will be in transit on Easter (March 27th). I will be about 30 days into my walk. Where would be a good place to stop for Easter? When do festivities start? How far in front of Easter will I have any issues with closed businesses (if any)?
(4) I want to spend 2-3 days in Sevilla to recover and sight-see. Where would you recommend staying and eating? What is not to be missed in Sevilla?
My other alternative is the Camino de Madrid finishing on VdlP or CF. I welcome any input, ideas, opinions and information.
(1) Realistically, at that time of the year, how long would the journey take at a reasonable pace. I will be 65, but plan to be trained-up before I go. Will be walking daily with increasing distances between now and then.
(2) What will the weather be like along the route? I plan to take layers consisting of (on top) technical tee (not cotton), long-sleeve travel shirt (not cotton), light down sweater and breathable rain jacket and (on bottom) light base, travel pants and rain pants. Also wearing a wool fedora (I am lacking in natural cover). Wearing liners and medium weight smartwool socks with hiking boots. Is that sufficient for conditions?
(3) I will be in transit on Easter (March 27th). I will be about 30 days into my walk. Where would be a good place to stop for Easter? When do festivities start? How far in front of Easter will I have any issues with closed businesses (if any)?
(4) I want to spend 2-3 days in Sevilla to recover and sight-see. Where would you recommend staying and eating? What is not to be missed in Sevilla?
My other alternative is the Camino de Madrid finishing on VdlP or CF. I welcome any input, ideas, opinions and information.