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Since you’ve hiked lots of famous hikes, why don’t you consider the El Norte or Via de la Plata? They each end in Santiago. You should be able for it. I’ve just finished 3 weeks on the Via.. lots of fab food along the way and no bed bugs Or you can read other stories and allow them to provide...
Thank you for this beautiful description. This is why I like waking in the dark… the solitude, stillness and silence are spectacular. I feel one with the earth, in a way not to be encountered during daylight. I would encourage others to try.
Jack…. Are you back on Camino? This is Christine (Camino 2017) I walked with you and Jeannette. I am currently on the Via Francigena, in Fidenza tonight. Lovely to see your post. Buen Camino
I’m sorry you ended up with resentment. I walked Frances for first time in September and found many ways to be alone and in silence. I looked forward to the solitude of the early mornings, walking to a spot where I could sit and look back in the quiet to watch the sun rise. Often the only...
I had pleasure of meeting Dorothea and Tanya along the Camino.. first at Albergue Casa Verde and later in Sarria. Dorothea is truly inspirational and I loved her stories. One story is the time she moved out of her old folks residence after six years because she wasn't 'growing'. She took off to...
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