SusanH
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Walked 2014
I could use some input here!
I walked the Francés in the fall of 2014. It’s been in my thoughts every darn day since I returned home.
I’m unable to take another leave of absence from work which leaves me only July and August - the 2 busiest and the 2 hottest months of the year in terms of walking.
Knowing that I only had July and August to work with, I turned my attention to the Portugués Way as it isn’t as busy durning the summer months. I believe that it will still be pretty warm - maybe not quite as hot as the Francés???
Truth be told, it is the Francés that is still in my heart and I want to walk it again. What troubles me about the Francés is this: I’m a larger woman therefore, I would have to make a reservation for each night as I would not be able to do the top bunk (I’m too heavy, and I pee 3 times a night.) I was able to avoid the top bunk in September 2014, but I was always anxious about it. My second concern is the heat: I am a cautious person when it comes to overheating. I dink water with electrolytes, wear sunscreen and keep an eye out for my tolerance level. But, I just don’t know HOW HOT it really is and whether or not there is any escape from it (at times if needed).
So, do I do more research on the Portugués Way and choose it or try and make the Francés work for me?
Thank you for your thoughts - they are greatly appreciated!
I walked the Francés in the fall of 2014. It’s been in my thoughts every darn day since I returned home.
I’m unable to take another leave of absence from work which leaves me only July and August - the 2 busiest and the 2 hottest months of the year in terms of walking.
Knowing that I only had July and August to work with, I turned my attention to the Portugués Way as it isn’t as busy durning the summer months. I believe that it will still be pretty warm - maybe not quite as hot as the Francés???
Truth be told, it is the Francés that is still in my heart and I want to walk it again. What troubles me about the Francés is this: I’m a larger woman therefore, I would have to make a reservation for each night as I would not be able to do the top bunk (I’m too heavy, and I pee 3 times a night.) I was able to avoid the top bunk in September 2014, but I was always anxious about it. My second concern is the heat: I am a cautious person when it comes to overheating. I dink water with electrolytes, wear sunscreen and keep an eye out for my tolerance level. But, I just don’t know HOW HOT it really is and whether or not there is any escape from it (at times if needed).
So, do I do more research on the Portugués Way and choose it or try and make the Francés work for me?
Thank you for your thoughts - they are greatly appreciated!
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