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[QUOTE="AlwynWellington, post: 860980, member: 13479"] [USER=95408]@Frogman7777[/USER], like other I welcome you to the forum and to walking towards Santiago de Compostela. Like you, I also suffer from anxiety. For me the only way I could overcome that and start walking towards Compostela was to take as much time as possible to prepare my body, my mind, my gear and to become familiar with my chosen route. By reasons of external circumstances that was four years. While I never quite overcame that anxiety, it did settle down. And I put that down to having (and taking) time to prepare. I've made a selection of what, for me, are the most relevant points made by others. My very strong suggestion is put to one side mentions of particular routes as such. Rather I suggest you think about where the most accommodation (hostels / albergue) etc will be at this time. Others have said above (and I agree) the towns across northern Spain between Saint-Jean and Compostela is the winner here. This route (which is the Camino Frances) is also well marked, you are always likely to find someone going your way and finding food will normally be easier. Along with others above I suggest a train to Logrono. [I]Barcelona Sants[/I] is the principal station for the fast trains and the journey is about four hours. This means you will most probably need a hostel bed that day. From Logrono, head west towards Burgos. This is about 6 days, possibly less, with many hostels. The only difficult bit is the hill and the (some would say boring) trek through production forests a day before Burgos. At Burgos you can reflect on whether to carry on to, say, Leon with decision points (= rail station) at Sahagun and Fromista along that 8 day (again, possibly less) section. Because of that disease, the relatively relaxed rules at hostels that we have been used to may be more rigid at present. Social distancing still applies at all times, even if only as a courtesy. I wish you every success whatever you choose to do, even if it is to forego the airfare to Barcelona at this time. Kia kaha (take care, be strong, get going when you can) PS: I hope you will keep us all informed of your decision and subsequent progress (whenever that may be) [/QUOTE]
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