Hello Fellow Pilgrims!
Until recently I have been planning to walk the Camino Portuguese starting in Porto on October 8th. I am reconsidering my route now. This is my first Camino. I am 57, a woman and will be starting on my own. Part of my enchantment with walking the Camino is that there will be others from around the world walking as well. While I enjoy alone time, it is not a goal for me on the camino. I am concerned that I will feel too isolated on the Camino Portuguese on my own. And honestly, although I am not a fearful person, the reports of women being harassed recently have made me a little nervous as well. I have a month, and so am considering changing to the Camino Frances starting somewhere where I can reach Santiago de Compostela by November 2nd. I am in pretty good shape for the walk I think, but have no desire to race, rather this trip is for relaxation and reflection for me. Any thoughts about the population of pilgrims on the Portuguese and Frances routes in October as well as any recommendations for where to start on the Frances route or other tips, I will be grateful to receive. Thank you and wishing you all a wonderful camino!
Cheers,
AnaR
Until recently I have been planning to walk the Camino Portuguese starting in Porto on October 8th. I am reconsidering my route now. This is my first Camino. I am 57, a woman and will be starting on my own. Part of my enchantment with walking the Camino is that there will be others from around the world walking as well. While I enjoy alone time, it is not a goal for me on the camino. I am concerned that I will feel too isolated on the Camino Portuguese on my own. And honestly, although I am not a fearful person, the reports of women being harassed recently have made me a little nervous as well. I have a month, and so am considering changing to the Camino Frances starting somewhere where I can reach Santiago de Compostela by November 2nd. I am in pretty good shape for the walk I think, but have no desire to race, rather this trip is for relaxation and reflection for me. Any thoughts about the population of pilgrims on the Portuguese and Frances routes in October as well as any recommendations for where to start on the Frances route or other tips, I will be grateful to receive. Thank you and wishing you all a wonderful camino!
Cheers,
AnaR