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We all have to find our own Camino - some start as good friends then learn that perhaps they are not so well matched (from my experience), others start alone and make life-long friends and aquiantances. It's his Camino, and yours, let him live it and explore himself, his experiences, no matter how some things may irritate you both. You may learn a lot about one another and others, and are allowed to make mistakes or have difficult times - there are a lot more fantastic things to experience than bad, as you know- He sounds fortunate to have a mother/father encouraging him to go, and you too for having a son that will venture forth with you. He'll go again when he's older, and relive the good memories of his Camino with you. Good luck and Buen CaminoThe warning...last June I walked the Camino from St Jean to Santiago in 22 1/2 days. All along the way I met people doing it for the second, third, fourth time and said - "there's no way I'm doing this again - I'm glad I'm doing it but once is enough" . Then after about 3 weeks of finishing the voice in my head started suggesting that maybe, just maybe it might be nice to re-visit some of the fantastic places along the Way some day. So I'll be walking the Camino again this July. So the warning to first timers - be careful, it can be addictive.
The request...this time I'm bringing my 14 year old son. I think it will be a real eye opener for him. Any advice from those who have walked with children/young adults?
These are my sentiments exactly - here I am now starting my 5th camino in 6 weeks time and already more than 4000km done and itching to get onto the paths again - been caminoThe warning...last June I walked the Camino from St Jean to Santiago in 22 1/2 days. All along the way I met people doing it for the second, third, fourth time and said - "there's no way I'm doing this again - I'm glad I'm doing it but once is enough" . Then after about 3 weeks of finishing the voice in my head started suggesting that maybe, just maybe it might be nice to re-visit some of the fantastic places along the Way some day. So I'll be walking the Camino again this July. So the warning to first timers - be careful, it can be addictive.
The request...this time I'm bringing my 14 year old son. I think it will be a real eye opener for him. Any advice from those who have walked with children/young adults?
This sounds like it will be a great trip for the two of you. None of us know you or your son, but 22.5 days seems way too fast for any 14 year old. "Slow down" would be my only suggestion.
The warning...last June I walked the Camino from St Jean to Santiago in 22 1/2 days. All along the way I met people doing it for the second, third, fourth time and said - "there's no way I'm doing this again - I'm glad I'm doing it but once is enough" . Then after about 3 weeks of finishing the voice in my head started suggesting that maybe, just maybe it might be nice to re-visit some of the fantastic places along the Way some day. So I'll be walking the Camino again this July. So the warning to first timers - be careful, it can be addictive.
The request...this time I'm bringing my 14 year old son. I think it will be a real eye opener for him. Any advice from those who have walked with children/young adults?
The warning...last June I walked the Camino from St Jean to Santiago in 22 1/2 days. All along the way I met people doing it for the second, third, fourth time and said - "there's no way I'm doing this again - I'm glad I'm doing it but once is enough" . Then after about 3 weeks of finishing the voice in my head started suggesting that maybe, just maybe it might be nice to re-visit some of the fantastic places along the Way some day. So I'll be walking the Camino again this July. So the warning to first timers - be careful, it can be addictive.
The request...this time I'm bringing my 14 year old son. I think it will be a real eye opener for him. Any advice from those who have walked with children/young adults?
I was a little worried about the lack of privacy too-- and worried that there would be more partying going on and possible intimate couples. (I had run into that at independent youth hostels in my younger days.) But it's not like that. I found people respectful, helpful, courteous and tired. People look the other way when people are changing. Or you can use the bathroom to change if you're really modest.Hi, I am taking my 13 yo daughter in June. Maybe will we see you on the trail. Question. Are you staying in albegues or in hotels? I'm a little concerned about the lack of privacy for in the hostels but I guess she will just have to adjust.
The warning...last June I walked the Camino from St Jean to Santiago in 22 1/2 days. All along the way I met people doing it for the second, third, fourth time and said - "there's no way I'm doing this again - I'm glad I'm doing it but once is enough" . Then after about 3 weeks of finishing the voice in my head started suggesting that maybe, just maybe it might be nice to re-visit some of the fantastic places along the Way some day. So I'll be walking the Camino again this July. So the warning to first timers - be careful, it can be addictive.
The request...this time I'm bringing my 14 year old son. I think it will be a real eye opener for him. Any advice from those who have walked with children/young adults?[/
Wow. Great lesson there about self care. Especially men are too often taught from boyhood to suck it up and not pander to physical needs. I taught basic water fitness classes to a lot of people in the 60-90 yr old range for 14 yrs in a therapy pool. There were so rarely men who came out to look after their health and that sad habit starts young. He gets to learn and have daily reinforcement of the value/improved quality of life by paying attention to your bodies and their needs. That will serve him for life.I walked with my 14yo son (from Leon to Santiago) in early Spring 2015, and then again when he was 15 yo (from SJPP to Burgos). I let him walk ahead. We ate a lot of chocolate.We seemed to be getting into arguments daily at about 3pm-- the arguing lessoned when I took motrin at about 1pm, and he ate more. I had to remind myself that he would be hungrier than I would be. He was more interested in getting the miles in, and did not want to stop to look at anything-- that was frustrating for me. He also did not know how to respond to adults who talked with him in the evenings; he is shy in general. So we practiced while we walked on how to talk with well meaning grown ups. -- There was a group of German young men, who were fast walkers who would give a big "hurrah" to him when ever we caught up to them.
I walked last August with my two daughters (then 12 & 14). I made a huge error in pack weight. My youngest daughter only weighs about 43kgs so one tenth of her body weight is not a lot of kit. My other daughter weighs about 10kgs more. The upshot was that ended up carrying the lion's share, sometimes up to 10kgs with water for three people (I weigh 65 kgs - so way more than 10% of my body weight) I would also say be very aware of their pace and adjust any plans accordingly and don't be too rigid in your planning. We took 30 days (we bussed about 100kms). Often we didn't walk together and every so often the lead walker would wait up until the others caught up. They were the main issues we encountered. That said, we enjoyed the experience immensely and hope to take two weeks in the Camino del Norte this year. We still say that we didn't walk our way along the camino, but that we laughed our way. If you think of any other specific questions, please feel free to private message me.The warning...last June I walked the Camino from St Jean to Santiago in 22 1/2 days. All along the way I met people doing it for the second, third, fourth time and said - "there's no way I'm doing this again - I'm glad I'm doing it but once is enough" . Then after about 3 weeks of finishing the voice in my head started suggesting that maybe, just maybe it might be nice to re-visit some of the fantastic places along the Way some day. So I'll be walking the Camino again this July. So the warning to first timers - be careful, it can be addictive.
The request...this time I'm bringing my 14 year old son. I think it will be a real eye opener for him. Any advice from those who have walked with children/young adults?
I took my two teenage daughters last year. There is enough privacy in the albergues. Although we did take a hotel room about once per week.Hi, I am taking my 13 yo daughter in June. Maybe will we see you on the trail. Question. Are you staying in albegues or in hotels? I'm a little concerned about the lack of privacy for in the hostels but I guess she will just have to adjust.
It was difficult to have 'alone time' - my fault not hers. Although she is 32yo and I felt I couldn't walk alone and leave her. I'm not sure if you need what I missed and how will/would/could you leave a 14 yo to walk alone if you do need 'you time'? May not be a problem for you, though.
And re 1/2 an hour a day for the i-pod - I'm afraid I only fight battles worth winning although I'll try negotiating!
Hi, I am taking my 13 yo daughter in June. Maybe will we see you on the trail. Question. Are you staying in albegues or in hotels? I'm a little concerned about the lack of privacy for in the hostels but I guess she will just have to adjust.
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