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When I started to train for my Francés in 2019, I realised quite quickly that it would not be easy. So I took plenty of precautions to improve my chances of completing the route. I allowed myself 43 days to do it, but in the event I arrived in Santiago after 41. I planned the route very...
Not important, really, but it wouldn't be a Camino otherwise. A friend does a lot of long-distant walks e.g. Bay of Biscay to Mediterranean over the Pyrenees, none of his suggestions appeal. There's something magical and purposeful about a pilgrimage, notwithstanding the spiritual element...
I had my 77th birthday on the Camino Francés in 2019. I'm now contemplating another for my 80th year in 2022, but I'm not sure I could manage the Francés again. Any suggestions?
James
I found this very interesting to compare with my Camino. I turned 77 a few days into my CF which started on 24th September 2019. The weather was nothing like as bad as you had, although the wind and rain was epic on the Meseta. I got to Santiago in 41 days, so averaging just over 19 Km per day...
The consensus on this forum seems to be not to plan and if you don't mind sleeping anywhere with a bed/bunk it is good advice. However, if, like me, you want to sleep only in private rooms then some advance planning is essential. This is because private rooms are exceptional, unlike dormitories...
Thanks to all of you. There is a wealth of good advice in your replies and I have taken heart.
I will now abandon the hair shirt and make life as easy as possible! I want to complete my Camino in the time I have, but enjoy it too. So I will start in Pamplona and forward my pack frequently. It...
I will be 77 a few days in to my proposed CF from the end of September. I have allowed 43 days so an average of 18.5 Km per day. In my training I have yet to manage as much as that, but my training schedule should get me to 22Km(once) before I fly out. As I have never before been fit it's very...
I will be 77 a few days in to my proposed CF from the end of September. I have allowed 43 days so an average of 18.5 Km per day. In my training I have yet to manage as much as that, but my traing schedule should get me to 22Km. As I have never before been fit it's very daunting, but with...
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