ZampeBianche
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances, September 2023
Hi everyone! I'm ZampeBianche, after my two doggos with white paws. Long time mostly lurker, finally posting a thread!
I've finally got my work schedule sorted and some dates set for my camino. YAY! Now, trying to decide where to start! The majority of my planning has been focused on the CF but I am open to suggestions for a good first camino. I have 18-20 walking days between 18 September and 9 October. (Travel days from the USA are already accounted for and I'm an experienced international traveler, though first time walker )
I've been sort of looking at two options: (1) SJPP or Pamplona, and then walking as far as possible (Leon??) or (2) further along, such as Leon, and ending in Santiago. I had really hoped to walk the Meseta though, so would starting somewhere like Sahagun or Carrion de los Condes be feasible for a Santiago finish? Starting at the Alto de Perdon or with the singing nuns in Carrion sounds like a really meaningful way to start the journey. Burgos and Leon both have amazing cathedrals which could be a good start too! (Like every other first time walker, I am somewhat anxious about finding accommodations etc. since it sounds like September is usually a busy time...I'm trying to embrace the uncertainty!)
My question is, where would you start with that much walking time in late September/October? Why would you start there?
I've finally got my work schedule sorted and some dates set for my camino. YAY! Now, trying to decide where to start! The majority of my planning has been focused on the CF but I am open to suggestions for a good first camino. I have 18-20 walking days between 18 September and 9 October. (Travel days from the USA are already accounted for and I'm an experienced international traveler, though first time walker )
I've been sort of looking at two options: (1) SJPP or Pamplona, and then walking as far as possible (Leon??) or (2) further along, such as Leon, and ending in Santiago. I had really hoped to walk the Meseta though, so would starting somewhere like Sahagun or Carrion de los Condes be feasible for a Santiago finish? Starting at the Alto de Perdon or with the singing nuns in Carrion sounds like a really meaningful way to start the journey. Burgos and Leon both have amazing cathedrals which could be a good start too! (Like every other first time walker, I am somewhat anxious about finding accommodations etc. since it sounds like September is usually a busy time...I'm trying to embrace the uncertainty!)
My question is, where would you start with that much walking time in late September/October? Why would you start there?