Hi guys and girls.
Last summer I walked the Camino Frances from Saint Jean to Leon. I had to stop as it was the only allotted time I had. This june/july I have 3 weeks in Europe and I have been thinking about finishing the Camino Frances or Alternatively doing the Camino Portuguese. Am wondering what your thoughts are of Portuguese vs Leon- Santiago - what kind of visuals/country side etc? Crowds? landscape? Weather?
After doing the first half of the camino Frances last year I am a little hesitant to complete it at this time because the part of the camino I really DID NOT ENJOY - was the crowd and the sleeping situation. I HATED always being worried about a place to sleep and "racing" for beds. I HATED stopping in a town at noon when all I really wanted was to keep walking until sunset but was scared of finding a bed.
Everyone has told me that Leon to Santiago is insanely crowded and hence my hesitation.
I LOVED walking alone on the camino. It was peaceful. I HATED the evenings in loud, crowded alburgues with lockout policies. I regret not getting little pensions more often.
Anyways, has anyone done both Frances and Portuguese? any advice?
Thanks!
Last summer I walked the Camino Frances from Saint Jean to Leon. I had to stop as it was the only allotted time I had. This june/july I have 3 weeks in Europe and I have been thinking about finishing the Camino Frances or Alternatively doing the Camino Portuguese. Am wondering what your thoughts are of Portuguese vs Leon- Santiago - what kind of visuals/country side etc? Crowds? landscape? Weather?
After doing the first half of the camino Frances last year I am a little hesitant to complete it at this time because the part of the camino I really DID NOT ENJOY - was the crowd and the sleeping situation. I HATED always being worried about a place to sleep and "racing" for beds. I HATED stopping in a town at noon when all I really wanted was to keep walking until sunset but was scared of finding a bed.
Everyone has told me that Leon to Santiago is insanely crowded and hence my hesitation.
I LOVED walking alone on the camino. It was peaceful. I HATED the evenings in loud, crowded alburgues with lockout policies. I regret not getting little pensions more often.
Anyways, has anyone done both Frances and Portuguese? any advice?
Thanks!