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You'll meet a lot of old people plodding along.Lastly we are looking forward to meeting lots of new people as we plod along
You will probably be in luck because we are always told...No two years are exactly alike! ☺Hopefully not muddy brutal this year!
We started walking our last year’s Camino out of Burgos towards the end of May. It rained pretty much nonstop for the first 4 days as we crossed the Meseta. We all agreed that it was the most amazing part of our journey. Very few people around, just frogs and cuckoos for company and the fields were so very green and awash with brilliant red Poppies.Hello everyone,
Well the time has finally arrived and my good lady wife and I will be walking the Camino from Burgos starting on April 28th! We are really quite excited but wondered what we would be up against weather wise and people numbers then? Do you folks have any top tips that is newbies should really take on board?
Lastly we are looking forward to meeting lots of new people as we plod alongThanks in advance for any answers and help.
Can confirm the owners words! Was there 2017 mid april into may and it only rained one day the entire 35 days. Well, on me at least. I'm sure people in front and behind got hit somewhere along the path as there was mud in a few places. The weather is all luck. Bring some rain gear and enjoy the ride!When i walked the CF last April i had alot of rain. I layered shirt, fleece and rain jacket with hood. Poncho to cover me & pack, gloves and beanie and i was a happy walker. When i got to the Alburgue in Navarette soaked the owner said” you should have walked last year not one day of rain” gee thanksshe did however wash and dry all my clothes for 7 €.
In 2012 ...
The morning of May 1 dawned bright and sunny, with blue skies and warm temperatures, and the good weather continued for the rest of the month - like someone up above flipped had a switch and everything changed.
Walked Frances last year at the same time. Lots of layers. Cold in the morning higher up. I found a lightweight fleece hat and gloves invaluable.Hello everyone,
Well the time has finally arrived and my good lady wife and I will be walking the Camino from Burgos starting on April 28th! We are really quite excited but wondered what we would be up against weather wise and people numbers then? Do you folks have any top tips that is newbies should really take on board?
Lastly we are looking forward to meeting lots of new people as we plod alongThanks in advance for any answers and help.
Hi there! My dad and I are walking Frances we are starting around the same time! He has walked many different ways and just keeps telling me to be prepared for any weather. Buen Camino and I hope we meet you along the way!Hello everyone,
Well the time has finally arrived and my good lady wife and I will be walking the Camino from Burgos starting on April 28th! We are really quite excited but wondered what we would be up against weather wise and people numbers then? Do you folks have any top tips that is newbies should really take on board?
Lastly we are looking forward to meeting lots of new people as we plod alongThanks in advance for any answers and help.
I walked the Frances in May over 3 years. Pretty much perfect weather and not crowded at all (apart from stage from Sarria). Buen Camino.Hello everyone,
Well the time has finally arrived and my good lady wife and I will be walking the Camino from Burgos starting on April 28th! We are really quite excited but wondered what we would be up against weather wise and people numbers then? Do you folks have any top tips that is newbies should really take on board?
Lastly we are looking forward to meeting lots of new people as we plod alongThanks in advance for any answers and help.
I'm also starting my camino in Burgos on 11 May and travelling alone. Having watched BK Lee's video of leaving Burgos early in the morning gave me a mini anxiety attack. Up this street, down that street, across there, over there. I vowed I'd have to lurk outside my hotel until I see someone wander past with a backpack on and stealthily follow them! Also a q for you - from Burgos to Hontanas is 31.5km which would quite possibly kill me on the first day walking! Since you seem to know your stuff - if you had to break that first day where would you stay please?Hola @min200
No problems starting from Burgos in late April. Its a bit weildy getting out of town, but once you see the road to Villalbilla & Rabe its plain sailing. One small issue is that May 1st (May Day) is a national holiday in Spain and you look like being around either Fromista or Carrion de los Condes so be prepared. Some shops & most banks will be closed, accommodation in the Alberque should not be overly affected but it might be worth investigating booking in advance. Buen Camino.
Hi,Hello everyone,
Well the time has finally arrived and my good lady wife and I will be walking the Camino from Burgos starting on April 28th! We are really quite excited but wondered what we would be up against weather wise and people numbers then? Do you folks have any top tips that is newbies should really take on board?
Lastly we are looking forward to meeting lots of new people as we plod alongThanks in advance for any answers and help.
That seems like some very good advice to me! Also like the sound of staying in places in between the popular stops for other pilgrims, especially as I won't have a camino 'family' at that stage of my journey!This can happen.
I have walked out of Burgos 4 times and it was never been the same route. Don't try to walk as far as Hontanas, that is too far. Hornillos is much more doable but this 70+ yo pilgrim only goes as far as Tardajos or Rabe, there are some great place to stay in both towns and it gives you time to laze around Burgos for breakfast.
- or you could stay in Rabé de la Calzadas, shorter first day stage....I'm also starting my camino in Burgos on 11 May and travelling alone. Having watched BK Lee's video of leaving Burgos early in the morning gave me a mini anxiety attack. Up this street, down that street, across there, over there. I vowed I'd have to lurk outside my hotel until I see someone wander past with a backpack on and stealthily follow them! Also a q for you - from Burgos to Hontanas is 31.5km which would quite possibly kill me on the first day walking! Since you seem to know your stuff - if you had to break that first day where would you stay please?
It is a lovely time of year to walk the Camino Frances. I did need my gloves and all layers in the Pyrenees - it was snowing the last week in April 2017. In May it went up to 35 degrees Centigrade for a couple of days. Otherwise, great weather. Not too much rain or storms. The flowers and colours of the landscape were lovely. It was busy, more people than expected and I was glad I booked. Some people were having to go on another 10k at the end of the day. I did have about four days where I walked without seeing hardly anyone until I reached cafes or albergues. It was a nice balance of meeting people from loads of different places and having time for meditative walking on my own. Happy trailsHello everyone,
Well the time has finally arrived and my good lady wife and I will be walking the Camino from Burgos starting on April 28th! We are really quite excited but wondered what we would be up against weather wise and people numbers then? Do you folks have any top tips that is newbies should really take on board?
Lastly we are looking forward to meeting lots of new people as we plod alongThanks in advance for any answers and help.
Looks beautiful!!- or you could stay in Rabé de la Calzadas, shorter first day stage....
I'm also starting my camino in Burgos on 11 May and travelling alone. Having watched BK Lee's video of leaving Burgos early in the morning gave me a mini anxiety attack. Up this street, down that street, across there, over there. I vowed I'd have to lurk outside my hotel until I see someone wander past with a backpack on and stealthily follow them! Also a q for you - from Burgos to Hontanas is 31.5km which would quite possibly kill me on the first day walking! Since you seem to know your stuff - if you had to break that first day where would you stay please?
Starting my camino in Burgos on 4 May and travelling alone also.
Thanks to the poster who gave info on Santander Ave & 'shells' to exit Burgos.
Oh great Adrienne - don't walk too fast then! We may well meet up as I hear it might be worth bussing a couple of days before LeonI'm starting out of Burgos on 6 May solo as well, we may cross paths! Good luck.
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