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    Walking with my grandson

    Thank you for all the positive responses and the useful 'children' link. Ollie and I will post an update from our 'test run' next month.
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    Walking with my grandson

    Since I completed my Camino in 2019 from Castro Urdiales to Santiago on the Norte, I have many conversations with my Spanish grandson, who lives by the route in Cantabria, about walking together. The general theme has been his concern that I am not to old for a Camino by the time he is old...
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    Gijon in contrast

    I agree. I walked the Norte in September 2019 and really enjoyed the stretch into, through and beyond Gijon. The contrast between the elegant seafront and the somewhat grim industrial landscape that follows is all part of the attraction of The Way. Good luck with the rest of your Camino
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    2022 Camino spirit Albergues on Camino del Norte

    Quite simply, Guemes
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    Pilgrim support on the camino del Norte

    I am with Dennis on this one. Having walked the Norte I can add to the reassurance that there are shops, bard, cafes and restaurants all along the route. My pilgrimage was before Covid but I was back on a stretch of the route last year with my grandson who lives in a village which is 'on the...
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    Hotels in Santiago

    I stayed at Costa Bella in 2019 and would certainly recommend it.
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    The Camino Isn’t A Pilgrimage Anymore

    This thread seems to be moving into the territory normally occupied by Angels queuing up to dance on pin heads. Let me just wish everyone Bueno Camino and whatever your motivation enjoy the way.
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    The Camino Isn’t A Pilgrimage Anymore

    Surely the Camino/trail/way/long distance path is whatever the pilgrim/hiker/traveller/seeker/tourist likes to think it is. That said, I would argue that everyone who has followed a way to Santiago is changed by the experience. At the end they will certainly know more about themselves and their...
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    Which Route? Have 27 days to walk.

    I loved the Norte. If you have 27 days you could comfortably start in Cantabria (Santander, Castro Urdiales) and enjoy some beautiful coastal walking before heading south and inland to Santiago. Whatever you decide, Buen Camino.
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    Advice needed — Primitivo at age 70

    Thanks for this - and all the other - replies. I have family in Northern Spain (on the Norte at Boo de Pielagos) so was thinking of starting from there to Oviedo and joining the Primitivo. I take your point about weather but it's always going to be a bit of a gamble.
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    Advice needed — Primitivo at age 70

    Advice needed. Having walked the Norte in early autumn 2019 I am considering the Primitivo for next year, by which time I will be 70. I am reasonably fit - a regular walker and runner - but was just wondering if it's feasible. Any suggestions or information re albergues (comfort and facilities)...
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    !!!Second man masturbating naked on the camino del norte!!!

    I am horrified that this should happen to any woman anywhere and I sympathise deeply over your horrific experience. As a man I cannot truly imagine how awful this has been for you. I am particularly angry that this second occasion happened on a stretch of the route I know really well, not only...
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    Sept 2021 Soo Excited!!!

    Thinking of a second Camino in September, too. What kind of weather might I expect on the coastal route from Porto?
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    Norte vs Primitivo

    I, too, am torn between the two routes. I have walked the Norte (in 2019) and loved it so am really keen to revisit it but am also drawn to the Primitivo. One question is abut accommodation. How does the Primitivo compare in that sense?
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    Camino Portugues Coastal...fingers crossed!

    Was thinking of the Portuguese route (possibly from Lisbon) for what would have been my second Camino last year. Now I think I am waiting to see how the situation re Covid develops over the summer. Anyone know what the weather is like in October or will I have to wait until 2022?
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