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  1. nikkitrvls

    Newbie picking a starting point for October

    Thank you everyone for your advice and feedback! I'm trying (but it's difficult!) to put the over planner in me aside! I''m planning Astorga to Santigo and then... maybe onward and maybe back to Madrid for two days. One more test run with my new hiking socks and I'm on my way! :) Thank you again!
  2. nikkitrvls

    Newbie picking a starting point for October

    Oh I hadn't thought of that! That seems like a great idea, thanks I'll look into it :)
  3. nikkitrvls

    Newbie picking a starting point for October

    That sounds fabulous. Too much down time is scary, more walking makes this less likely ;)
  4. nikkitrvls

    Newbie picking a starting point for October

    Is there bus/train service from Madrid or León to Astorga? It's been mentioned as a start point many times, but I'm curious how easy it is to get to? I'm also not good at too much down time, super type A personality, so walking further each day is my inclination. If I have shorter walks...what...
  5. nikkitrvls

    Newbie picking a starting point for October

    Thank you Nick, I'm sorry to hear that your partner had foot problems! What kind? As a runner, I'm accustomed to things like losing toenails and can push through, but I've never had a legitimate foot injury. Blisters with "cute" shoes on holiday have stopped me in my tracks however! I think...
  6. nikkitrvls

    Newbie picking a starting point for October

    I've just started planning my camino for this October. I have two weeks at the beginning of October and including flight time in and out of Madrid which looks like it gives me 11-12 walking days. Based on what I've read so far, I'm thinking about starting at León? I've found several itineraries...

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