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I expect to leave Madrid on 3rd September 2018. Might see you somewhere along the way. I have knee issues so won't be setting any speed records.I am walking the Madrid in September, but no date booked yet.
I would be interested to hear how to get from Finisterre to Madrid - all avenues I have tried seem extraordinarily convoluted and/or time consuming...
First timer from Canada
Good to know. Thanks.I'm planning to leave Madrid on 31st Aug. I'll keep a look out for you . I plan to "smell the roses" so maybe our paths will cross.
Do you have a link to the route?I have tentative plans but not shared with my husband yet as we said after finishing CF again last year that we would not walk the Camino again! However, tempted by the Madrid and bought a map covering it yesterday!
Camino de Madrid is well covered on this forum, just go into CdM subforum and all is there.Do you have a link to the route?
Now in Leon after walking from Segovia to Sahagun. The Camino France's is quite a shock to the system after the quiet of the Madrid route. In Sahagun was the first time I had to share the albergue with other. All the Albergue on the Madrid I had completely to myself and my own key. I was only able to use English twice, both time with ladies in supermarkets, for a few minutes.I enjoyed all ten days, very much. But Spanish is definetly essential in my opinion.I arrive in Madrid on 3rd September, then doing a few days as a tourist, then arriving in Santa Maria la real on 6th September, start walking from there the next day.
How did you like the route, Mike?Now in Leon after walking from Segovia to Sahagun. The Camino France's is quite a shock to the system after the quiet of the Madrid route. In Sahagun was the first time I had to share the albergue with other. All the Albergue on the Madrid I had completely to myself and my own key. I was only able to use English twice, both time with ladies in supermarkets, for a few minutes.I enjoyed all ten days, very much. But Spanish is definetly essential in my opinion.
you will have many companions on this route! lots of rabbits. I di 4 days on this route then decided to go back to Madrid and catch a train to sahguin do the Frances. Luckily I did the switch when I was on my first day in Sahguin experience extreme pains in my abdomen and they want to bring me to the hospital. I stayed another nite here and continued. Back home eventually I was diagnosed with gallstones. Nevertheless, I would attempt this Camino but with a companion, I found it too lonely. Buen Camino Hombre.I plan to leave Madrid at the beginning of September 2018. Is anyone else walking at that time?
Congrats!Hi all,
I finished the Madrid Camino last week, what an amazing walk, 14days, 6 other pilgrim's & 8 cyclists , so very quite.
Segovia was a highlight , the mountain crossing but also the austere Maseta.
Finding yellow arrows was an issue, all along this Camino, I often needed Google maps & a Camino website to get my bearings. I know of 4 people who stopped walking because they had issues with the signage.
Also I had to carry a lot of food & extra water.
If you are considering walking it be prepared.
Buen Camino