Al The Optimist starts from Almeria

[Al the optimist]

Mozarabes to Merida, Via Plata to Astorga, El Salvador to Oviedo, Primitivo to Santiago, Fisterra/Muxia/SDC loop and finish with Ingles. (All being well).
I am so, so, so looking forward to this summer! Excited as hell.

 

[nalod]

Mozarabes to Merida, Via Plata to Astorga, El Salvador to Oviedo, Primitivo to Santiago, Fisterra/Muxia/SDC loop and finish with Ingles. (All being well).
I am so, so, so looking forward to this summer! Excited as hell.

A truly stunning plan, my very best wishes to you.

 

[Al the optimist]

Thanks. I know I am truly fortunate in having the opportunity for a 3 month Camino. Mind you I wonder how I will feel when it ends.

 

[wayfarer]

I wish you well Allan and a Buen Camino.

 

[Al the optimist]

Thanks Pat. BTW I am carrying two Credentias again! In memory of my grandson this time.

 

[wayfarer]

You are a good guy Allan. I still have the one you carried for me in 2014. I sometime walk that Camino vicariously using that Credential.

 

[Maxie]

Nice one Al. I'm doing something similar all being good.

 

[NualaOC]

What an exciting plan! I bet you're counting the days. Wishing you a wonderful Camino.

 

[VNwalking]

Wishing you a wonderful journey Al! May your body be happy, your mind strong, and your heart at ease. Buen Camino!

 

[Dutch]

A 3 month camino. Wauw! Enjoy your walk, Al. Im sure its gonna be great

Buen long camino

 

[domigee]

Mozarabes to Merida, Via Plata to Astorga, El Salvador to Oviedo, Primitivo to Santiago, Fisterra/Muxia/SDC loop and finish with Ingles. (All being well).
I am so, so, so looking forward to this summer! Excited as hell.

Wow, no wonder, with such a fabulous itinerary!!! Have a wonderful camino!

 

[domigee]

Thanks. I know I am truly fortunate in having the opportunity for a 3 month Camino. Mind you I wonder how I will feel when it ends.

With a head full of stars and already planning the next one!

 

[petro]

Buen Camino Al! Sounds wonderful! I start in Oviedo 10 May.

 

[Al the optimist]

You will love the Scenery Petro. Buen Camino.

 

[spursfan]

One morning of snow in Wolverhampton and you've decided to emigrate for the Summer!
All the very best on your travels

 

[Al the optimist]

HaHa. PS may a Gunner thank you for the draw yesterday.

 

[Theatregal]

Buen Camino Al!! When do you start?

 

[Al the optimist]

I leave Almeria May 3rd.

 

[Kiwi-family]

I dare you to catch us!

 

[Al the optimist]

LOL. What dates do you think you will be between Merida and Zamora Rachel?

 

[Introibo]

Goodness me Al ! I thought you were just popping down the shops for a tin of peas.

Best to get these big walks in whilst you're young. Have a great time

Buen Camino

 

[Kaiplentz]

The joys of being retired I guess. Enjoy.

 

[Kiwi-family]

LOL. What dates do you think you will be between Merida and Zamora Rachel?

Arrive Merida 15 May. Leave 19 May.
Arrive Zamora 4 June. Stay an extra day - or not depending whether we decide we want to head out to Muxia or not. We will be deviating immediately after Zamora - going to Valdeperdices (via La Hiniesta) and will stay in an old school hall there. Next morning will visit San Pedro, then backtrack to Valdeperdices and find our own trail to Montamarta (hardly bushwhacking though! More like walking alongside a road for a couple of hours)
You taking up the challenge? ;-)

 

[Kiwi-family]

Goodness me Al ! I thought you were just popping down the shops for a tin of peas.

Best to get these big walks in whilst you're young. Have a great time

Buen Camino

Can I like this twice? Made me laugh!

 

[Walli Walker]

Oh Al, so looking forward to hearing all about it. It could be me next year. Have a wonderful time. I'll be thinking of you on 3rd May. Buen Camino. X

 

[Al the optimist]

I dare you to catch us!

Dare all you like but I don't expect to be able to walk into Merida until around the 30th of May. But I accept the challenge if I can cheat. Can I?
I have spent this morning replanning. Not so easy on the Mozarabes to do this but with a few long days I could get to Cordoba a couple of days earlier on the 17th. Then I could catch the afternoon bus to Merida, spend some time meeting you before getting a bus back on the 19th. What do you think Rachel?

 

[KinkyOne]

Hi @Al the optimist
Do you have any approximate date when you'll reach Santiago?

 

[Al the optimist]

I expect to be there the middle of July after the Primitivo before heading off for a little more walking but will definitely be there the 26th as I fly out on the 28th. Why? When are you going to be there?

 

[KinkyOne]

I expect to be there the middle of July after the Primitivo before heading off for a little more walking but will definitely be there the 26th as I fly out on the 28th. Why? When are you going to be there?

Not sure yet if I'll be able to go to Spain but IF then I would have return flight home somewhere between 11th and 16th July. Maybe an opportunity for a couple of beers

I also plan to walk Primitivo (after Bayona, CF and Salvador). Planned start from Bayonne is May 18th.

 

[Kiwi-family]

That could work Al - or you might catch us in Zamora.

 

[Al the optimist]

I expect to get to Madrid the first time around the 15th July KinkyOne.
Well that could be Plan C Rachel!