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If you choose the Camino del Norte, when you get to Santillana del Mar, take a couple of hours off of walking, and go (walk or taxi) 2 km south to the Museo Altamira. It is an exact reproduction cave (40,000 measurements per sq. meter!) of the... -
Ninap64 replied to the thread A first timer.C I’m going to book the first night when I arrive or maybe 2 but from there I’m just going to wing it and hope for the best. I think the the scenery is a big draw for me. I like the idea of both seaside and inland. I Imagine it’s going to be a...
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Ninap64 replied to the thread A first timer.Hi! Agreed, I think it’s scenery/challenge. Seems like the first day of the CdN is the hardest but most beautiful! The weather has been a concern but also from what I hear, it’s unpredictable everywhere that time of year. I’m leaning towards the...
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First walked the del Norte when I was 69. Liked it so much I walked it again. BUT ALWAYS A LOT OF RAIN in October. Was intimidated by all the stories I heard about the crowding on the Camino Frances so I avoided it for years and walked other...
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I walked it when I was about 64. There are alot of ups and downs and it is very beautiful. When I walked there were lots of young and wonderful people walking. There was one other couple that I saw often that were in their 70's but for the most...
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I am in a very similar situation, except for 5+ years more... I will definitively follow this thread...
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Ninap64 replied to the thread A first timer.Thank you! I’ve heard the same about that stretch which simultaneously intrigues me and deters me! Good to hear that you had a great experience and thanks for the input.
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Ninap64 replied to the thread A first timer.Thanks for the tips! I’ll check out the Gronze site too. I’ll also check out your suggested route. I hadn’t really contemplated mixing and matching:-)
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There are so many routes it can be a difficult choice. If you like the company of lots of other Pilgrims, the popular routes like the Frances and Potuguese might suit. For great scenery, most routes seem to tick that box. You could also mix...
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Ninap64 replied to the thread A first timer.I really don’t know what draws me there. I suppose when I first started looking into it, it was the one that drew my attention. Maybe the mixture of coastal scenery? And the time frame? Open to suggestions! I just turned 60 and I’m quite fit. I...
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