We have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos.
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
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