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I'll be arriving in Malaga, from USA via Madrid, on August 31, with an intention of starting the Camino Mozarabe on Sept 2nd. Anyone care to join me? I have no preference of your gender or age. A bilingual English/Spanish speaker would be helpful. (Two years ago when hiking CF, my pace was roughly 5 km/hr, and I found I enjoyed and needed taking rest breaks every couple of hours, or so.) Just one or more who would enjoy colleagial company, and who also understands the need for "alone time".

I further intend to continue hiking the Via de la Plata from Merida, and going to Santiago via the Sanabres route. With some rest days included, I plan to arrive in Santiago around Oct 28th, departing to USA on Oct 31st.
 
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I'll be arriving in Malaga, from USA via Madrid, on August 31, with an intention of starting the Camino Mozarabe on Sept 2nd. Anyone care to join me? I have no preference of your gender or age. A bilingual English/Spanish speaker would be helpful. (Two years ago when hiking CF, my pace was roughly 5 km/hr, and I found I enjoyed and needed taking rest breaks every couple of hours, or so.) Just one or more who would enjoy colleagial company, and who also understands the need for "alone time".

I further intend to continue hiking the Via de la Plata from Merida, and going to Santiago via the Sanabres route. With some rest days included, I plan to arrive in Santiago around Oct 28th, departing to USA on Oct 31st.

Best of luck to you, and I bet you will have no problems finding a good walking friend. You would be much too fast for this old gal, and I just got back, anyway. I estimate that I walk 3.2-4.0 km/hr, and I take a lot of breaks too.

I also suggest that it's best to "find your tribe" on the way, as arranging a walking friend beforehand can be disappointing: you might find that your personalities don't mesh, or that they approach a pilgrimage and life differently. Going alone is liberating and always a positive choice, at least, for me.
 
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Best of luck to you, and I bet you will have no problems finding a good walking friend. You would be much too fast for this old gal, and I just got back, anyway. I estimate that I walk 3.2-4.0 km/hr, and I take a lot of breaks too.

I also suggest that it's best to "find your tribe" on the way, as arranging a walking friend beforehand can be disappointing: you might find that your personalities don't mesh, or that they approach a pilgrimage and life differently. Going alone is liberating and always a positive choice, at least, for me.
CaminoDebita:

Thank you for your reply. Your advice is appreciated and I'll consider your suggestions. I've experienced the liberation of going alone, and found that I was quite comfortable. One of my goals during this upcoming Camino walk is to slow down and be more trusting that the Camino will provide (a bed at the end of the hiking day).

Buen Camino Debrita
 
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CaminoDebita:

Thank you for your reply. Your advice is appreciated and I'll consider your suggestions. I've experienced the liberation of going alone, and found that I was quite comfortable. One of my goals during this upcoming Camino walk is to slow down and be more trusting that the Camino will provide (a bed at the end of the hiking day).

Buen Camino Debrita
I will be traveling vicariously through your posts, and am so happy for you. Buen Camino!
 

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