- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances x5, Portuguese VdlP12, Sanabres, Aragones, Norte,Salvador,Primitivo, VdlP 17,Madrid18Norte
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Hi. I walked solo from Madrid about four summers ago - late August and early September. I only met one other Pilgrim - who was walking in the opposite direction and therefore walked and stayed almost every night, entirely alone. It was extremely hot, and as is common in rural Spain, expected facilities simply had vanished.Hoping to recommence my Camino Madrid around the 19th September, any chance that there are others starting then ?
Would I be best to start at a weekend in the hope that there may be more pilgrims? I do enjoy walking solo but prefer some company in the evenings or for dinner. Also might be still too hot then. Would love some advice, por favor
I have the Invierno guidebook and have been researching but thought that two very quiet Caminos one after the other might be too much for me. I'm turning into a whimp I think :0It is our plan to walk the Madrid Camino in 13 days. This will be followed by the Invierno for 10 days and the Ingles from A Coruna for the final 4 days. Do keep us posted with your plans.
Hi heatherI have the Invierno guidebook and have been researching but thought that two very quiet Caminos one after the other might be too much for me. I'm turning into a whimp I think :0
Hi Lindam, my plans have been held up due to my cat being not well. I should be booking my flight within the next week. I will arrive in Madrid 24th Sept. Have you planned your stages yet? Maybe we can bump into each other although I'll probably take a few days longer than you two. I may start from Tres Cantos since I walked to there last time and stay first night in Colmenor to catch up with the lovely folk who helped me..It is our plan to walk the Madrid Camino in 13 days. This will be followed by the Invierno for 10 days and the Ingles from A Coruna for the final 4 days. My husband and I will be walking. Do keep us posted with your plans.
Hi @camino07, I hope your cat is on the mend. I had the same issue but mine is bouncing back. It’s countdown time again (5 days) and after 2 years without a camino I am so keen to get on the plane.Hi Grace, Too hot for me early in September,I'm thinking of starting 26th after 2 nights in Madrid to get over jetlag. Will book soon,my cat is now sickbut should recover well.
I sent for the new CSJ guidebook and its tiny, so transferring all my notes from the previous one. I agree ,so much good info here on the forum. look forward to hearing how you go.
Yes thanks Grace, Spike is doing well and I have found a lovely house sitter who is a nurse. Tickets booked and arrive in Madrid on the 24th Sept,start walking on 26th. Not sure where next after Sahagun as i will still have two more weeks. Looking forward to hearing your news. Buen Camino .Hi @camino07, I hope your cat is on the mend. I had the same issue but mine is bouncing back. It’s countdown time again (5 days) and after 2 years without a camino I am so keen to get on the plane.
I’ve made contact with OP (Terry) and hope to meet up in Madrid. I’ll try to post some news ad hoc (I’ll create a new thread). All depends on whether me and my osteo have been successful with leg/hip/back prep. Best of luck with your planning. Cheers, Grace
Good morning,You will likely be ahead of us: we plan to arrive in Madrid on 25 September and begin walking on 26 September. If your time frame changes, feel free to send me a PM. Happy trails!
Good morning,
My plans have changed. I am eating my breakfast at the Hat in Madrid and shall be starting my walk after breakfast here tomorrow, so I expect that we shall meet along the way. Buen Camino.
Great news! I was planning on going out for a drink and something to eat at about 7 my number is+34635145992 if you are interested. If not I plan to leave from Plaza Castilla around 8 as I have already walked to there. I’m at VP Jardin in Tres Cantos tomorrow.
Good morning,
My plans have changed. I am eating my breakfast at the Hat in Madrid and shall be starting my walk after breakfast here tomorrow, so I expect that we shall meet along the way. Buen Camino.
Buen Camino to you too. I’m sure we will meet somewhere x
Thought there may be less river crossings in Autumn but couldn't walk in very hot weather. You were lucky having three to start with Jill.
Was that between Los Huertos and Ane?Buen camino!
Hope you don’t have to swim across the river like I did:
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No, No! Just kidding!
The others had got a lift around the river, so that when I arrived they were all on the other side.
I decided to stop and think a bit about what Plan B was . . .
. . . and after a while an elderly man with a dog walked up to me and told me not to try and swim across (very strong current), but to walk around, which was about 6 or 7 kms if I remember correctly, and he gave me directions. (We managed to do this with me speaking no Spanish and he speaking no English, and drawing signs in the sand with a stick.)
I thanked him profusely and started walking back the way I’d come to find the path that would take me out onto the main road and across the river.
However, he beckoned me to his car and told me to get in. It was the scariest ride ever, as at one point we were nearly taken out by a drunk coming the other way, and I was beginning to wish that I’d tried swimming across the river instead, but he safely delivered me to the other side of the river.
My camino angel!
Jill
It was between Alcazaren and Valdestillas.Was that between Los Huertos and Ane?
I am not sure who replied to my last post, but whoever it was, I shall also be staying in VP Jardín in Tres Cantos tonight, September 26. I should be pretty obvious in my camino gear, say "hello."
Yes, I shall be following the same route, but with a little more time to complete it. I shall be sure to keep to my previous schedule for the dates which you helped me to book.Hope you have a wonderful camino, @Albertagirl. Are you still planning to head to the Invierno? Maybe the albergue in As Médulas will be open by then. Buen camino, Laurie
Buen camino!I am eating my breakfast at the Hat in Madrid and shall be starting my walk after breakfast here tomorrow
I’m staying in the same place but in five weeks’ time. Do please share any helpful info as you progress.I am not sure who replied to my last post, but whoever it was, I shall also be staying in VP Jardín in Tres Cantos tonight, September 26. I should be pretty obvious in my camino gear, say "hello."
Hi, Im in Room 104 if you want to say hello. You are probably exhausted as I am . I can understand if you want to have a question night. The Panaderia on the street with traffic lights is open from 7 in am but I won't leave until daybreak. By the way do you mind telling me your nameI am not sure who replied to my last post, but whoever it was, I shall also be staying in VP Jardín in Tres Cantos tonight, September 26. I should be pretty obvious in my camino gear, say "hello."
Wow!I am eating my breakfast at the Hat in Madrid and shall be starting my walk after breakfast here tomorrow, so I expect that we shall meet along the way. Buen Camino.
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