Today, I informed my manager that I plan to walk the Camino within the next year, assuming all things hold. Here is my origional plan
- walk the Frances starting in Logrono
- extra day of rest in Burgo and Leon
- Spend a few additional days in Santiago (with a bus trip to Finisterre)
I would be back in the office on the 32nd day, having only had to burn 21 PTO days. Unfortunately, being off the grid for that long isn't going to an option, so long as I opt to stay employed
Below are my options and I was hoping you all could provide feedback. It should be noted, I intend for this to be a spiritual and religious journey, similar to my Cursillo 5 years ago (Table of St. Ignatius). I can think of nothing better than attending mass and taking in the beauty around, while releasing all of those things that need to be released.
1. What are your thoughts on walking in stages? I imagine i would be able to take 15 days (10 "work" days) at a clip, but it would probably be a year between each 2 stage (can't afford to keep flying back and forth). I could start in SJPP and make it the full way, but it might take 3 years. Would I still be eligible for the Compostela?
2. I could start from Leon and finish in 17 days, with a single day of rest in Sarria but still being able to spent multiple days in Santiago. Depending on holidays, I'd be gone from work for 11 business days. the walk is ~300km, so it would allow for contemplation but do you all feel I would stil have enough time to benefit from the Camino.
Thanks ahead of time for your responses. I've enjoyed this forum and look forward to enjoying it even after my camino, hopefully in 2024.
Bob