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First, I would like to encourage you to walk the stretch from SJPDP to Roncesvalles. The views are drop-dead gorgeous. As far as difficulty goes, we can only report on how difficult it was for us. We can't know whether you are up to it. But you say you are reasonably fit. I think a reasonably...
It was important for me to walk the entire Camino Frances. I didn't want to miss a single step. My Dad had died shortly before my Camino. Walking allowed me to process my feelings for a man I loved dearly. When I walk again, God willing, I will again walk the entire Camino Frances. I don't know...
Good advice. The blister problem isn't going to just go away. You'll be faced with the same decision every stop along the way if you don't get it sorted now.
We took a rest day in Burgos and Leon. To be honest, I had to force myself to stop walking for a day. I wanted nothing more than to keep walking. But it was good for me to take a break.
I suggest you bag this idea and save your Camino for when you can truly get away. I don’t see how you’re going to walk 12 miles a day after having been up from 3 to 9. Sounds like a recipe for disaster.
When I walked the CF in the fall of 2015 I did the SJPDP to Burgos section in 11 days. I was not speed walking. I walked my pace. I first met the pilgrims who were to become lifelong friends on this stretch of my Camino. I wish you a buen Camino!
I haven’t read any of the responses, but I’m guessing many will echo what I’ve got to say. Do it now! I think life transitions are a great time to walk the Camino.
I agree completely. I found it comforting to know that when I went to bed I’d be snuggling into my own sleeping bag. Some of the blankets could definitely have used a good washing.
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