Skaisthelimit
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Invierno, Francis, or Portuguese 2015
After perusing much of this forum, I am more confused and no closer to getting my answer lol!
I have just made the decision on short notice to do the Camino, but don't have the whole month to walk the whole Frances route. I have heard that the last of this route doesn't have the real feel of the camino because so many start in Sarria. I also recognize that there are tons of pilgrims here and to have any solitude is next to impossible and it's a race to see who gets to the next albuergue to claim their bed for the night.
My question is in reference to the idea of instead taking the invierno or Portuguese (then either coastal or interior ??!!) route but have heard that then the social aspect is almost nil and it is too isolated.
Any advice for which route is recommended for a first timer that wants both a social experience, but not the constant unavoidable onslaught of people ? Also in terms of scenery, I expect some road walking on all, but am really looking for as much natural dynamic, variety of landscape change.
Totally recognize I'm probably sounding a little high maintenance in wanting the "perfect camino"' and certainly expect and welcome challenges, however this is a very spiritual journey for me and because I do not have a lot of time to plan or research routes, any advice would be welcomed!
Thank you!
PS I am going this September
I have just made the decision on short notice to do the Camino, but don't have the whole month to walk the whole Frances route. I have heard that the last of this route doesn't have the real feel of the camino because so many start in Sarria. I also recognize that there are tons of pilgrims here and to have any solitude is next to impossible and it's a race to see who gets to the next albuergue to claim their bed for the night.
My question is in reference to the idea of instead taking the invierno or Portuguese (then either coastal or interior ??!!) route but have heard that then the social aspect is almost nil and it is too isolated.
Any advice for which route is recommended for a first timer that wants both a social experience, but not the constant unavoidable onslaught of people ? Also in terms of scenery, I expect some road walking on all, but am really looking for as much natural dynamic, variety of landscape change.
Totally recognize I'm probably sounding a little high maintenance in wanting the "perfect camino"' and certainly expect and welcome challenges, however this is a very spiritual journey for me and because I do not have a lot of time to plan or research routes, any advice would be welcomed!
Thank you!
PS I am going this September