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So agree with this answer.....I cannot understand why so many people just 'race along, get to the next place, rush in to get a bed, do their washing, have a quick meal, get into bed early, then up early again the next day to do the same thing over again......WHY even walk the Camino???No brainer. Leisure time waaaaaay more important than mileage. The Camino ain't a contest.
If one wants a contest, do triathlons.
So agree with this answer.....I cannot understand why so many people just 'race along, get to the next place, rush in to get a bed, do their washing, have a quick meal, get into bed early, then up early again the next day to do the same thing over again......WHY even walk the Camino???
Agree Pano....There are several recent threads dealing with the issue of a 21-day time limit, such as «21 days on the Camino: Need wisdom!» and «The Best Bits to Miss!» where I posted a suggestion with a «trick».
However, I meanwhile gave more thoughts to the subject and came to the same conclusion as Stellere, susanawee and others here.
Yes there are ways to «technically manage» the Camino in just 21 days. but you would be denying yourself the essence and deeper sense of this pilgrimage. Of course you can skip and rush, it's your Camino, do what you want. Chances are that you regret what you missed and that you'll be back.
The most precious moments of my Camino were those completely detached of time, the freedom of just stopping anywhere; to call it a day, to enjoy sitting with a bunch of peregrinos and drink a glass of wine. Consider: It's not the distance you cover but the quality of your walk that counts.
With a time limit, I would not try to skip but rather extend my Camino to the max; start in Le Puy or Arles and spread my Way to SdC over several years. (SdC has been around and will be there, whenever you arrive.)
Buen Camino.
Hello everyone,
My best friend and I are in moderate shape and have 21 days to walk the Camino for the first time ever! We are trying to choose a starting point and are debating between what's more important to the 'pilgrim' experience: covering the most miles vs. having more leisure time to absorb the local culture? We are approaching this as a spiritual journey and are hoping to have time for prayer, Mass, staying at convents, etc. We would appreciate your opinion on the following options:
#1 Start in Burgos, end in Santiago in 21 days- walk between 20-30 km a day. Pros: We cover the most distance between us and Santiago. Cons: No days for rest, easy to fall behind.
Route #2: Start in Sahagun and continue to Finisterre. Pros: More leisurely pace, get to Finisterre. Cons: Only 16 days to reach Santiago.
Thoughts? Other route suggestions? Thank you so much!!!
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