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  1. Leaderene

    Sarria too busy?

    Mindset plays a big part here. What do you want from it? I led a group on this section in late September/early October and myself and my co-leader where the only ones who had walked it before. Yes it was busier but the crods thinned out as the day went on and at all stages we looked for the joy...
  2. Leaderene

    Must see or favorite sites

    I had a group over with me in September walking Sarria to Santiago and we had some extra time so spend a morning in Lugo which I highly recommend. The walls were amazing and you can walk as much or as little of them as you want. Also go and visit the cathedral in Lugo which is stunning.
  3. Leaderene

    Special Compostela for pilgrims walking longer distances?

    I did it over a number of years a week at a time as I my daughter was too young for me to ngo off for the whole time. It was lovely being able to savour each section at a time and then get excited about going back and picking up again.
  4. Leaderene

    Special Compostela for pilgrims walking longer distances?

    Of course not and that is why the question whether it is the sell is and the stories that are more important than the Compostella. I often lead on sections that don’t end in Santiago and people enjoy the experience just as much.
  5. Leaderene

    Special Compostela for pilgrims walking longer distances?

    I remember thinking that it was a shame that having walked from Le Puy in Velay in France, I got exactly the same Compostella as someone who had walked only from Sarria. I am not saying that they shouldn't have one but I think it would be good for those who had walked further to get a different...
  6. Leaderene

    Porta Potties between towns

    Bushes, walls, etc I find work very well.
  7. Leaderene

    Longest sections of Camino Frances without facilities

    Take the opportunity to buy some provisions for a picnic on route and enjoy the scenery. As I walked in France first on the Via Podenisis, I was so used to few facilities that all the cafes etc were a bit of a shock to the system when I first got to Spain.
  8. Leaderene

    Just realized I'm starting w/o a scallop shell...oops

    That was my take too so I now wear it with pride knowing I earned it.
  9. Leaderene

    What is between Sarria and Santiago? And Muxia?

    The walk from Santiago to Muxia is beautiful and Muxia, for me, was much more beautiful and spiritual than finisterre. Take your time to divert to some of the amazing beaches. Sarria to Santiago is very busy but there are some lovely paths and my guidance would be to accept it for what it is, a...
  10. Leaderene

    Just realized I'm starting w/o a scallop shell...oops

    Me too.
  11. Leaderene

    Camino awesome, Santiago not so much

    I am so sorry to hear this Ian. I have just returned from walking on the Camino. I walked from Santiago to Muxia so spent a few days in Santiago first, I had missed it so much. Then I returned to Santiago to find it busier but I had such joy from introducing a friend to it and after walking the...

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