Beginning my first, April 1st, 2021

[PopsNemecek]

I will be starting my first Camino with an old Marine corps friend. He has done a few Camino's and invited me to join him. My thought is to take my time and my friend will probably get ahead of me at times.

I am doing this in memory of my late wife. She would never have been able to walk any of it, but she will be with me at the start and come visit at many stages along the way.

 

[Kathy Jaudegis]

Buen Camino!

 

[lindam]

I will be starting my first Camino with an old Marine corps friend. He has done a few Camino's and invited me to join him. My thought is to take my time and my friend will probably get ahead of me at times.

I am doing this in memory of my late wife. She would never have been able to walk any of it, but she will be with me at the start and come visit at many stages along the way.

All the best to you on your first Camino adventure. Given your proposed starting date, it may be wise to make advance reservations for Holly week (the week leading up to Easter). It is a very busy travel time for Spaniards as they traditionally go to visit family and friends during this time.

 

[casario]

I will be starting my first Camino with an old Marine corps friend. He has done a few Camino's and invited me to join him. My thought is to take my time and my friend will probably get ahead of me at times.

I am doing this in memory of my late wife. She would never have been able to walk any of it, but she will be with me at the start and come visit at many stages along the way.

Do take your time!!!! After my first Camino reviewing the 300 pictures I took while walking according to the stages in the Guide book, I realized that while this was the one of the best experiences of my life, in going from point to point according to the guide book, I missed so much of the culture. I am starting April 1 at age 75 from SJ{DJ and doing a SLOW Camino (9-11 miles/day) with some side trips (Haro) and all Green paths. Enjoy your Camino!!!!
Buen Camino

 

[Kathy F.]

I walk my Caminos with a bunch of Saints - St. Teresa of Avila (Big Tess) the most notable and she was a worthy companion - and they often kept me out of trouble.
Somewhere on this forum there is an excellent posting on the understands and agreements that people walking together on the Camino should note and address.
Someone know where that posting is?? I thought it was worthy for even family members and best, best friends, especially if one hasn't done a Camino before. It was a bit lengthy but complete.

 

[vjpdx]

Someone know where that posting is?? I thought it was worthy for even family members and best, best friends, especially if one hasn't done a Camino before. It was a bit lengthy but complete.

I don't know/don't think that these are the one you're mentioning, Kathy, but... Here are some from the last 6 months as grist for the mill...

• family camino guidelines
• offer one camino suggestion

 

[trecile]

Someone know where that posting is??

Maybe in this thread?

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/family-camino-guidelines.71646/#post-958979

 

[Beeks]

Buen Camino, devil.

 

[Kathy F.]

I don't know/don't think that these are the one you're mentioning, Kathy, but... Here are some from the last 6 months as grist for the mill...

• family camino guidelines
• offer one camino suggestion

Maybe in this thread?

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/family-camino-guidelines.71646/#post-958979

You guys are amazing. All the above!! One reason I tend to travel solo is because so many of these issues are NOT addressed ahead of time. I think these "rules" would apply whether walking a Camino or driving cross country. Thanks, research team!!