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I was "out" on the CF for 42 days, but took several days off here and there---two days in every big city (Pamplona, Leon, Burgos), and split some of the longer days up. I definitely was drinking the coffee, the wine, smelling the roses, laughing at stuff, dawdling along, having a beer with lemon, eating chocolate, and....I've read many different accounts of how long it took to do the Camino and not make it a competition to do it fast. I will be turning 60 this year and my Daughter who will be my walking partner is in her 30's. I am in very good health without foot, knee or back problems. I can walk for hours. What is the average number of days it takes for the average, fairly fit people to walk the Camino Frances and still stop and smell the roses?
That sounds like my kind of Camino. I don't drink coffee or wine, but I am an excellent rose smeller and chocolate eater and professional dawdler. My daughter and I will be walking september 22nd with our first night stay in Orisson. From then on it's a free for all with no set plans. Thanks for your replyI was "out" on the CF for 42 days, but took several days off here and there---two days in every big city (Pamplona, Leon, Burgos), and split some of the longer days up. I definitely was drinking the coffee, the wine, smelling the roses, laughing at stuff, dawdling along, having a beer with lemon, eating chocolate, and....
Hi, I walked last year the Camino Frances in April / May and it took me 37 day's. There where day's of about 9km and a few day's over 30km. It was an average of about 22km. a day. No problem what so ever.I've read many different accounts of how long it took to do the Camino and not make it a competition to do it fast. I will be turning 60 this year and my Daughter who will be my walking partner is in her 30's. I am in very good health without foot, knee or back problems. I can walk for hours. What is the average number of days it takes for the average, fairly fit people to walk the Camino Frances and still stop and smell the roses?
My daughter and I will be walking september 22nd with our first night stay in Orisson
This is an interesting question, but not one that any of us individually can answer, as you will have already seen. In 2010 I walked from SJPP to SDC in 33 days. There were others who had started at the same time who also arrived at the same time, others might have gone faster, and more had stayed somewhere an extra day. This year, I will have the advantage of being able to take a longer break, and plan to walk the same path in 45 days (including a rest day or two!).What is the average number of days it takes for the average, fairly fit people to walk the Camino Frances and still stop and smell the roses?
Just to get the average down - I walked it in 20 days with the luxury of a half day in Leon
I've read many different accounts of how long it took to do the Camino and not make it a competition to do it fast. I will be turning 60 this year and my Daughter who will be my walking partner is in her 30's. I am in very good health without foot, knee or back problems. I can walk for hours. What is the average number of days it takes for the average, fairly fit people to walk the Camino Frances and still stop and smell the roses?
I am telling myself that this is a "Once in a lifetime" trip. (We all know that's not true, based on this forum) and I told my daughter that I would not shorten my trip, or skip any stages. This is MY trip, that I am allowing her to go on. She got the message and said she would quit her job if needed, to make this an amazing trip. Yahooo!! It felt for awhile like it wasn't going to work out.I did it in 35. I had many short days and many long days. Next time, I'll give myself 40 or 45, just so I can do more of rose smelling and wine drinking!
Good for you. Wish you both well and a Buen Camino,Peter.I am telling myself that this is a "Once in a lifetime" trip. (We all know that's not true, based on this forum) and I told my daughter that I would not shorten my trip, or skip any stages. This is MY trip, that I am allowing her to go on. She got the message and said she would quit her job if needed, to make this an amazing trip. Yahooo!! It felt for awhile like it wasn't going to work out.
Couldn't agree more. I arrived in Santiago on a Thursday and stayed through the weekend. I highly recommend giving yourself time in Santiago to reconnect with friends you made along the way.I calculate, for me personally, 40 days, that gives me enough leeway if health/foot problems arise, rest days, time to smell the roses etc. Also I like to stays a few days in Santiago. But as others have said, each pilgrim is different. Also, again imo, it is always better to have days left over instead of having to hurry because of running out of time. Buen Camino, SY
I've read many different accounts of how long it took to do the Camino and not make it a competition to do it fast. I will be turning 60 this year and my Daughter who will be my walking partner is in her 30's. I am in very good health without foot, knee or back problems. I can walk for hours. What is the average number of days it takes for the average, fairly fit people to walk the Camino Frances and still stop and smell the roses?
I've read many different accounts of how long it took to do the Camino and not make it a competition to do it fast. I will be turning 60 this year and my Daughter who will be my walking partner is in her 30's. I am in very good health without foot, knee or back problems. I can walk for hours. What is the average number of days it takes for the average, fairly fit people to walk the Camino Frances and still stop and smell the roses?
You might be older but that just makes you tougher. I've been walking my kids and now my grand kids into the ground for over 40 years and at 66 I still can.I've read many different accounts of how long it took to do the Camino and not make it a competition to do it fast. I will be turning 60 this year and my Daughter who will be my walking partner is in her 30's. I am in very good health without foot, knee or back problems. I can walk for hours. What is the average number of days it takes for the average, fairly fit people to walk the Camino Frances and still stop and smell the roses?
I would like to walk (my first Camino) in around 44 days also. Can you recommend any places to stop? The Brierly is based upon walking for 33 days but I want to be walking maximum of 20 kilometres a day!44 days, no rest days but several very short ones ie ~7kms. We're journey walkers so always take our time if we can. You mention that you're a chocolate fan - here's a store for you to restock at in Astorga.
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I would like to walk (my first Camino) in around 44 days also. Can you recommend any places to stop? The Brierly is based upon walking for 33 days but I want to be walking maximum of 20 kilometres a day!
Margaret, what a 'treat'. I will take my time and savour this reading. What a gift you are to this forum. I hope to return Spring 2017. Still dithering about which route. I absolutely loved Sept/Oct, but now would like the experience of Spring. I know, one must mind what they ask for, be it rain or sunshine. MaggieYvonne Anderson,
I, like you, always enjoy going slowly. Perhaps you would find my Camino Gazetteer blog showing stops across the CF during the past ten years to be useful for planning. As you read do remember the old fable of the tortoise and the hare!
Good luck and Buen camino!
I started from StJPdP Sept 26 and walked into Santiago Oct 30th. Because I came down with bronchitis five days into my walk, (which last the whole journey) I did 3 overnights enroute, both to rest and seek medical assistance. And because Nov 2 was my birthday, I spent 3 nights in Santiago. Best birthday ever!I've read many different accounts of how long it took to do the Camino and not make it a competition to do it fast. I will be turning 60 this year and my Daughter who will be my walking partner is in her 30's. I am in very good health without foot, knee or back problems. I can walk for hours. What is the average number of days it takes for the average, fairly fit people to walk the Camino Frances and still stop and smell the roses?
Like spursfan, I did the Camino Frances in 20 days, due to time constraints, and as an athletic Camino. I too, just like walking and have a good pace, from years of experience. And, I was 56 last summer. However, WHEN I do a Camino again, I will explore more, stick my head--and the rest of me--into churches more often, I will go to Samos, I'll venture into museums, and go off the beaten path, go to that village not on the Camino-but in view-to experience real rural Spain. Oh, so many things to see, so many roses to smell, so much cafe con leche to drink, so many people to chat with and enjoy their company. Enjoy your Camino.
I would like to walk (my first Camino) in around 44 days also. Can you recommend any places to stop? The Brierly is based upon walking for 33 days but I want to be walking maximum of 20 kilometres a day!
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