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All this talk of food has brought the Camino memories flooding back.
The most memorable one was eating pulpo in an out door market in the old castle in Sarria. The octopus was dragged out of a huge copper vat and then someone with asbestos hands cut it up and served it immediately (see photo...
We walked from Leon to Santiago in October last year. For the most part the weather was fantastic except for the solid rain from Sarria to Santiago. But hey into each Camino a little rain will fall. I would certainly walk at that time of year again, much better than the heat in summer...
Hi Michelle,
Great to hear that you're planning to walk with your 6 year old. Walking with your family (including youngsters) should be encouraged.
My wife and I walked with our 18 month old daughter and we had a wonderful time. On the way we met a Swedish couple in Palas di Rei walking...
Hi All,
Just to let you all know that I've put most of the website about traveling with a child on the Camino up. The site is http://www.kidsoncamino.com and has lots of practical information. The only part of the site still under construction is the our story section. Please feel free to...
Just returned from walking the Camino with baby
Hi Everyone,
We have just returned from walking the Camino from Leon to Santiago (between 7 and 27 of October) with our 16 month old daughter (Anika). It was the most amazing experience for all of us, although it had its moments. What we...
Hi All, I've been interested in walking the camino for some time now and plan to do it with a 12 month old and my wife. I've looked at a number of on-line sources but have found nothing about travelling with a very young child. Is this raising the bar too high or is it do-able??? I guess what...
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