August 2018

[Odaly]

I've not always known about El Camino, but I became aware of it after my first visit to Spain in 2009 and bitten in 2012 after seeing Pelligrinos on the way while visiting San Sabastian.

I had a traditional job and El Camino took a back burner. Now that I'm self-employed it seems El Camino is in my near future.

I have some flexibility. I will be walking with my sister-in-law. She will turn 55 and I will turn 45 that year. We are looking to do the Camino Frances and beginning our walk on August 21, 2018. We would end on September 27ish. Is this a bad time for rain? How about crowds or availability of public albuerges?

I look forward to learning from all of you!

 

[Kanga]

Probably the least likely time for rain - so a good choice. You will get ripe grapes and figs all along the way. Don't worry about the crowds - I walked with a friend in September last year, and we had no problem. Public albergues fill first but there is always alternative accommodation.

 

[Odaly]

Probably the least likely time for rain - so a good choice. You will get ripe grapes and figs all along the way. Don't worry about the crowds - I walked with a friend in September last year, and we had no problem. Public albergues fill first but there is always alternative accommodation.

Thank you so much! I'm so please to hear the rain will be minimal. Grapes and figs are a huge bonus!!!!

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

My wife and I walked in 2013, from August 17 to September 19. We broke out the ponchos one day toward the end (for about a 1/2 hour). The rest of the time the weather was almost perfect (just a little hot for us, but being from Florida, you will be more used to it ) The crowds were not bad, a little more toward the end as a lot of people only walk the last 100 km. We did meet up with a school group early on, but adjusted our walking days to get away from them. Have a great time and Buen Camino !!

 

[Odaly]

My wife and I walked in 2013, from August 17 to September 19. We broke out the ponchos one day toward the end (for about a 1/2 hour). The rest of the time the weather was almost perfect (just a little hot for us, but being from Florida, you will be more used to it ) The crowds were not bad, a little more toward the end as a lot of people only walk the last 100 km. We did meet up with a school group early on, but adjusted our walking days to get away from them. Have a great time and Buen Camino !!

Thank you! I'm more afraid of it getting cold towards the final days then the heat. I bet I'll change my mind if it is ultra hot with a huge backpack on my back ! Thanks ManyMiles2Go for your response.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I've not always known about El Camino, but I became aware of it after my first visit to Spain in 2009 and bitten in 2012 after seeing Pelligrinos on the way while visiting San Sabastian.

I had a traditional job and El Camino took a back burner. Now that I'm self-employed it seems El Camino is in my near future.

I have some flexibility. I will be walking with my sister-in-law. She will turn 55 and I will turn 45 that year. We are looking to do the Camino Frances and beginning our walk on August 21, 2018. We would end on September 27ish. Is this a bad time for rain? How about crowds or availability of public albuerges?

I look forward to learning from all of you!

Hi, my wife walked about the same time of the year in 2013 she had only one day of rain untill Calicia. It's very green around there so that's more rain.
Wish you both a lot of sunshine and a wonderful journey, Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Odaly]

Thank you Peter! Two years (and then some) sounds and feels like an eternity! The greenery sounds wonderful.

 

[Odaly]

I had forgotten about this intro post. Since then I did complete the Camino Frances from SJPdP to Santiago. I left Miami on August 17, 2016. Started walking on August 21st in brutal heat. Experienced cold weather beginning in León and only had one real day of rain. There was misting in Galicia.

It was all so amazing I already have plane tickets to return on May 7, 2018!

 

[domigee]

Hi! i hadn't looked at the dates of the original posting and was about to cheer you along 'don't worry, go, it'll be fine'... Only to realise you had already finished! Congratulations!
I can only go in the Summer months because of my job and it has never been a problem. Yes it can be hot but somehow I always enjoyed it. I am glad you did too
Buen next camino!