5 years of waiting, finally.

[Not Good At User Names]

Hello all! My first post, but long time lurker of these forums. I want to say how much I appreciate all the useful info here, it has made my planning much easier! With that said, just a quick question/inquiry.

I am starting my journey in Leon on August 18th. I am flying into OVD and taking the bus from there to Leon on the 17th, staying the night in Leon that night and will begin my trek the morning of the 18th. I am filled with mixed emotions. Mostly because I have never been to Spain before and I am doing this "alone", but knowing and hoping I meet many wonderful people along the way.

So, wondering if anyone else will be in Leon on the 18th? I would love to meet up with any of you that might be there the same time as me. Either experienced or first time, would just be nice to join someone on my first day out. If not, I know I will be fine. Let me know!

Buen Camino

Charles

 

[Deleted member 3000]

So, wondering if anyone else will be in Leon on the 18th?

With nearly 2,000 arrivals in Santiago yesterday, you probably will have over a thousand "anyone else's" with you! Not all on the Forum, of course. Buen camino. Take it easy; hydrate; take care of your feet; stop early enough that you do not need to wander towns looking for a bed. I prefer the Mazarife alternative after Virgen del Camino, as do many others.

 

[Mike Savage]

Welcome Charles you will be in good company with others who have never been to Spain and are traveling alone.

Safe travels and Buen Camino!

 

[nycwalking]

Buen camino Charles.

 

[SabsP]

Welcome Charles!

Take your time...
Listen to yourself and to others ( but not too much )...
Like Falcon says : the Vilar de Mazarife option is very nice.

Above all : enjoy it to the fullest!

 

[Icacos]

Hello all! My first post, but long time lurker of these forums. I want to say how much I appreciate all the useful info here, it has made my planning much easier! With that said, just a quick question/inquiry.

I am starting my journey in Leon on August 18th. I am flying into OVD and taking the bus from there to Leon on the 17th, staying the night in Leon that night and will begin my trek the morning of the 18th. I am filled with mixed emotions. Mostly because I have never been to Spain before and I am doing this "alone", but knowing and hoping I meet many wonderful people along the way.

So, wondering if anyone else will be in Leon on the 18th? I would love to meet up with any of you that might be there the same time as me. Either experienced or first time, would just be nice to join someone on my first day out. If not, I know I will be fine. Let me know!

Buen Camino

Charles

Welcome to the forum, Charles.

You may feel a bit lonely the first night on your own in a big city like León. But that's okay; it is good for one's humility! You can use that time to start getting connected to yourself. In the morning just follow the mochilas out of town, and you will be bound to meet up with others. Have a wonderful Camino.

 

[natefaith]

Charles,
Your user name is fun!
Enjoy it all. If you've booked a private room in León, one piece of advice would be to force yourself to get up early and still start around 7am or 8am the first day out of León. I started out at 9am and didn't see anyone on the trails at all (this was a couple years ago so things may have changed now) - and upon reflection it would've been nice to have had my first day out feel less isolated.

Buen Camino!
Faith

 

[jerbear]

Relax it just a walk. BC and welcome. Open your heart.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

I love Leon! In fact, I love it more than Burgos. I love the chocolate and churros shop on the main street. I love the bustle of the city. The flapping of the pigeon's wings...the way the city will lead you first past the cathedral square, and then wind you through the streets. I love the way that you cross streets (look both ways! twice!) and then through a long, long park. I love the way you depart the noise of it all, and just walk, and walk, and walk. Why not savor a wonderful cup of coffee before leaving town, and look around and smile? Make sure to give yourself a pat on the back. You will have made it to Spain, and she is a very lovely lady!

 

[Not Good At User Names]

Wow! Thank you for all the kind responses! I knew there was a reason I finally joined this forum. =) I am really excited to get started. I moved to London from Seattle in September of last year. Since then I have traveled all over Europe (and Asia) for work and pleasure, with the exception of Spain. I was honestly holding off on going there and making my first time be my Camino journey. I work for a very large travel company and travel for my job often. I am going to document this whole journey to share internally here at work. We are encouraged to travel as much as possible and share our experiences with others. I hope by doing this I inspire at least one of my co workers to do the same. Thank you again for all the replies!

Charles

 

[onwayhome]

Wow! Thank you for all the kind responses! I knew there was a reason I finally joined this forum. =) I am really excited to get started. I moved to London from Seattle in September of last year. Since then I have traveled all over Europe (and Asia) for work and pleasure, with the exception of Spain. I was honestly holding off on going there and making my first time be my Camino journey. I work for a very large travel company and travel for my job often. I am going to document this whole journey to share internally here at work. We are encouraged to travel as much as possible and share our experiences with others. I hope by doing this I inspire at least one of my co workers to do the same. Thank you again for all the replies!

Charles

Have a great Camino Charles, that's a long wait. Wishing you many fruitful encounters with others and yourself along the Way.

 

[SabsP]

I love Leon! In fact, I love it more than Burgos. I love the chocolate and churros shop on the main street. I love the bustle of the city. The flapping of the pigeon's wings...the way the city will lead you first past the cathedral square, and then wind you through the streets. I love the way that you cross streets (look both ways! twice!) and then through a long, long park. I love the way you depart the noise of it all, and just walk, and walk, and walk. Why not savor a wonderful cup of coffee before leaving town, and look around and smile? Make sure to give yourself a pat on the back. You will have made it to Spain, and she is a very lovely lady!

Is it the Valor one CaminoDebrita?

http://www.diariodeleon.es/noticias/destinos/valor-chocolate_1146019.html

Love them!

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Is it the Valor one CaminoDebrita?

http://www.diariodeleon.es/noticias/destinos/valor-chocolate_1146019.html

Love them!

Sabine, why yes, it is! I love the crisp and crunchy hotness of the churros, and the generous portions, along with the so-thick-your-churro-stands-up-in-it chocolate....Oh, sigh.

I made myself sick one time on too many churros con chocolate...moderation is key!

 

[MTtoCamino]

Good luck Charles have fun
Buen Camino

PS Debs recommendation of moderation of churros con chocolate is a very good idea!
Keith