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Thank you. I do not fear spending time with self. I am just very nervous about the hospitales stage and of the pola de Allende if I was to get stuck along the way due to its remoteness I guess - I have read that that specific part is very isolated and the cellular network may not work. Therefore being a bit paranoid due to the fact that it may also rain during my hike. Any words of wisdom?Hi, Katherine,
I have walked the Primitivo four times, and once was in October, years ago. Even then, there were others on the route and this was before it was anywhere near as popular as it is now. I always started out alone, and always met people to walk with if I wanted. The Primitivo is a very popular route now, but traffic will drop a lot at the end of October, I bet. The fact that the private albergue in Grandas said it was closing on Oct. 31 probably reflects that. I have walked many stages on the Primitivo alone and without seeing anyone else and never felt threatened or nervous. I actually relish the stages when I walk totally alone, but that comes after many years of walking caminos. But when people ask me about this, I always say that I would never recommend that someone walk alone who is feeling nervous or anxious because that’s a sure way to ruin your camino. The camino is extremely safe, but fear comes from emotions and not always from facts. My telling you that statistically I am safer walking alone on the Primitivo than walking through my town at night is not going to help you sort out your own sense of anxiety/nerves or lack thereof! But I can say that I know many women who have walked alone, on the Primitivo and on other much more remote routes and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Primitivo is very well marked, but having GPS tracks on your phone might make you less nervous.
You’ll make the right decision for you after careful consideration. Buen camino, Laurie
It’s all relevant. I appreciate your feedback and photos very much… I guess I’m most nervous about the unknown…Hi there, @U20C_Katherine
I walked El Primitivo from Oviedo as far as Lugo before making a detour via A Caruna to Santiago d C, a few years ago. I enjoyed the physical challenge and found the scenery inspiring. Although I walked alone there were other pilgrims appearing here and there. I'm not sure that my comments will be of much use to you, today, as it was way back in September-October, 2011. However, you may enjoy seeing a few old photos. Here's a link to what I shared on the forum starting at post #664 .
Cheers,
-Lovingkindness
The unknown has another name: Your future. The author Mark Twain said:I guess I’m most nervous about the unknown…
No need to worry, you are just going for a nice long walk. There will be yellow arrows, scallop shells, blobs of paint and pilgrim art to guide you along the way. In the communities which you pass through there are already people looking forward to your arrival, thinking about your needs, praying. If you need help along the way, ask for it: go to the municipal office, the library, the café, church, or police. Make enquiries face to face. Most people are friendly and like to help....It’s all relevant. I appreciate your feedback and photos very much… I guess I’m most nervous about the unknown…
I would be very surprised if you had to walk that stage alone. There are bound to be some people staying in Campiello, Borres, and samblismo, and I think most peregrinos are happy to team up on stages like this. If you are really worried about walking alone, and if you still haven’t met others who will be walking the stage when you do, you could sleep in Samblismo. That is the place that is closest to the beginning of the Hospitales route. Get there early and you will be ahead of everyone who starts in Campiello and Borres. Then just wait till people come along. But I really think you will have met people by this time and will have some company.I am just very nervous about the hospitales stage and of the pola de Allende if I was to get stuck along the way due to its remoteness I guess
I agree with ALL of the above. I walked the Camino solo in October-November 2017. It was wonderful because of the wonderful solitude. There were a couple days that I did not encounter a soul all day long. So much time for contemplation.Hi, Katherine,
I have walked the Primitivo four times, and once was in October, years ago. Even then, there were others on the route and this was before it was anywhere near as popular as it is now. I always started out alone, and always met people to walk with if I wanted. The Primitivo is a very popular route now, but traffic will drop a lot at the end of October, I bet. The fact that the private albergue in Grandas said it was closing on Oct. 31 probably reflects that. I have walked many stages on the Primitivo alone and without seeing anyone else and never felt threatened or nervous. I actually relish the stages when I walk totally alone, but that comes after many years of walking caminos. But when people ask me about this, I always say that I would never recommend that someone walk alone who is feeling nervous or anxious because that’s a sure way to ruin your camino. The camino is extremely safe, but fear comes from emotions and not always from facts. My telling you that statistically I am safer walking alone on the Primitivo than walking through my town at night is not going to help you sort out your own sense of anxiety/nerves or lack thereof! But I can say that I know many women who have walked alone, on the Primitivo and on other much more remote routes and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Primitivo is very well marked, but having GPS tracks on your phone might make you less nervous.
You’ll make the right decision for you after careful consideration. Buen camino, Laurie
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