Scott: it is my first trip to Spain, and I have wondered off an on if I should have just plained to do the Via de la Plata, or the Portuguese. I am thinking that bc my Camino will begin 1 October, it will be less crowded. What do you think?? I'm also thinking that I need to make a shortlist of places to taxi in and out of, as the idea of walking with cars and trucks is a little unnerving to me.