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I think in general Frances is less expensive. In part because it is more geared for pilgrims. I think on Norte you’ll find hostels but not as cheap as municipal albergues. I also think food on the coast is more expensive.
I’m not sure how much though
I walked Frances last winter and just finished Norte last week. I started Frances from SJPdP in January and then started Norte in late April. I walked half of Norte then had to leave so I came back three weeks ago to finish it (Oct/Nov).
My choice would be Frances simply because it felt more...
Many good replies here and I love the discussion around it. I didn’t mean to make it so personal… it just came out that way.
I think there are many types of addiction. We tend to think of them as bad but I’ve been ‘addicted’ to things that are healthy… Mountain biking and fly fishing being the...
Rage is to strong of a word… mostly it’s tolerance. People do something and I let it affect me and want to call them out on it. Used to be I’d say whatever and move on not letting it influence my mood. I’m fairly new off Camiño… I think this will fade
Just curious if you think there is a point where Camiño can be unhealthy either physically or mentally? Or it can become to much with to much time or effort committed to it
I recognize it will be different for everyone. I haven’t found my limit yet. Just back from a long Camiño and planning...
I’ve been looking here for a while so not completely clueless but I just signed up to ask these questions.
I’m debating starting Camino Frances in a few weeks doing the 800 Km from SJPP.
I feel a call to do this. This timing fits into my life. But I haven’t committed because I realize...
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