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thank you that is a good option - the kids would be happy to walk from where ever, this would make good sense , thanks again, its good to open up the optionsWhat's wrong with persuading your family to walk the last 100km from Lugo instead of Sarria - it's the same from Melide - and you can easily get the bus from Oviedo to Lugo
Thank you, the more I think about it the more I am seeing this as a possibility, I really appreciate your suggestion , JanineThe only thing I would say here is this: the Del Norte from Irun to Ribadeo is an endless string of beaches, most are spectacular and many are secluded and quiet. Why not let your family enjoy the beauty of Northern Spain rather than the circus complete with daily bed race that is the last 100 km or so into Santiago de Compostela
We are walking the Norte in a couple months. Could you expand on your comment regarding the last part. What could be the negatives? Thanks.
Thank you Jill, I appreciate your comments, I wouldn’t want to discourage them all the best Janine
Thank you very much, it is great to read your suggestions, the del Norte sounds spectacular and quieter, Lugo sounds a great place for us to meet and start with the kids, all the best JanineI walked the Norte from Irun, and loved it. The scenery is fantastic. I was not prepared for the change when it joined with the Frances, and suddenly we were in a sea of pilgrims, many in bus parties and literally hundreds of people on the move. We had never encountered a full albergue, but suddenly there were so many people that the first three albergues were full, and we were lucky to get a bed in the fourth. It was 2.00pm and we were told "You have left it very late to find a bed". Many days on the Norte we took our time on the walk, and didn't arrive at an albergue until 5.00pm. The exodus of people and how commercial the last part of the camino was came as a deep shock. Where previously adverts for albergues would say "Hot showers and communal kitchen" they now said "parking for coaches" this really sums it up. It was like going from Swaziland to Switzerland.
The advice to have them join you at the beginning of the Norte is good, but keep in mind it is tough going if they have not got into the way of walking first.
I have also walked Leon to Oviedo on the camino San Salvador. parts of which are spectacularly beautiful. Your suggestion of walking this route in reverse would be doable but not easy as all the signs would be in reverse.
I would suggest that you also consider meeting them in Lugo, having walked the Norte, then the Primitivo, and you can all walk the last part together.
Thank you Maggie, this is very interesting to read, I have some great suggestions to look into. It’s very exciting hearing how beautiful it is, thank you best wishes JanineHi Janine
If your family want to join you for the last 100 km , why don't they join you at Baamonde? I realise I'm not saying anything very original here but it is really lovely and I did this last year so feel inclined to pitch in to the conversation. Join the Frances later than Arzua following the new guidance. If they have time they could also join you around Santander. This is spectacular before and after it and as someone else said let them join you at the beginning. Buen Camino x
Hi Janine
If your family want to join you for the last 100 km , why don't they join you at Baamonde?
Gosh that sounds so grim! What momth was that?I walked the Norte from Irun, and loved it. The scenery is fantastic. I was not prepared for the change when it joined with the Frances, and suddenly we were in a sea of pilgrims, many in bus parties and literally hundreds of people on the move. We had never encountered a full albergue, but suddenly there were so many people that the first three albergues were full, and we were lucky to get a bed in the fourth. It was 2.00pm and we were told "You have left it very late to find a bed". Many days on the Norte we took our time on the walk, and didn't arrive at an albergue until 5.00pm. The exodus of people and how commercial the last part of the camino was came as a deep shock. Where previously adverts for albergues would say "Hot showers and communal kitchen" they now said "parking for coaches" this really sums it up. It was like going from Swaziland to Switzerland.
The advice to have them join you at the beginning of the Norte is good, but keep in mind it is tough going if they have not got into the way of walking first.
I have also walked Leon to Oviedo on the camino San Salvador. parts of which are spectacularly beautiful. Your suggestion of walking this route in reverse would be doable but not easy as all the signs would be in reverse.
I would suggest that you also consider meeting them in Lugo, having walked the Norte, then the Primitivo, and you can all walk the last part together.
thank you Malcom for your advice, I appreciate your time, sounds fabulous until closer to Santiago! I will look into meeting at Lugo, all the best JanineI walked the Norte from Irun, and loved it. The scenery is fantastic. I was not prepared for the change when it joined with the Frances, and suddenly we were in a sea of pilgrims, many in bus parties and literally hundreds of people on the move. We had never encountered a full albergue, but suddenly there were so many people that the first three albergues were full, and we were lucky to get a bed in the fourth. It was 2.00pm and we were told "You have left it very late to find a bed". Many days on the Norte we took our time on the walk, and didn't arrive at an albergue until 5.00pm. The exodus of people and how commercial the last part of the camino was came as a deep shock. Where previously adverts for albergues would say "Hot showers and communal kitchen" they now said "parking for coaches" this really sums it up. It was like going from Swaziland to Switzerland.
The advice to have them join you at the beginning of the Norte is good, but keep in mind it is tough going if they have not got into the way of walking first.
I have also walked Leon to Oviedo on the camino San Salvador. parts of which are spectacularly beautiful. Your suggestion of walking this route in reverse would be doable but not easy as all the signs would be in reverse.
I would suggest that you also consider meeting them in Lugo, having walked the Norte, then the Primitivo, and you can all walk the last part together.
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