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That’s a v good point @trecile about meeting some good folks you may see again as you go - rather than skipping in the middle.I haven't walked the Primitivo, but I agree with @Jenny@zen that if don't have enough time, that the best stage(s) to skip are at the beginning, so that you have a continuous walk, and don't lose the rhythm of the Camino, or contact with those that you meet along the way.
That is a great way of thinking! Very helpful.Hi Katherine. That’s tricky. I’ve walked the Primitivo twice - last time in October 2019. I just went back to a have a quick look at my blog.
One idea would be to ‘skip’ the walk from Oviedo to Grado. I think there would a be a morning bus to Grado (or previous evening) and then start walking from there . That way, the Camino keeps that continuous rhythm all the way to SdeC. That’s probably what I would do if I needed to lose a day
It’s a wonderful Camino. Enjoy
Katherine - I know you are looking for ways to reduce time required rather than add to it. But would be remiss if I didn't mention how fabulous Oviedo is. WOW! If you can have even half a day there after arrival to wander around, I'm sure you will not regret it!I will keep that in mind… since it’s my first camino, I am proceeding with caution as I don’t know what I am capable or incapable of… adding on kms sounds like a good idea - I’m just feeling super intimidated by everything as is (for now). I may surprise myself
Jenny! Yes! I’m arriving in the afternoon from Bilbao, so I’ll have at least half day to exploreKatherine - I know you are looking for ways to reduce time required rather than add to it. But would be remiss if I didn't mention how fabulous Oviedo is. WOW! If you can have even half a day there after arrival to wander around, I'm sure you will not regret it!
PS. One other ‘tip’ if I may. If you end up walking out of Oviedo (rather than bus to Grado), I’d recommend checking out the first few turns from the cathedral before you leave, i.e. finding the brass shells in the pavement and/ or arrows that lead you out of the centre of Oviedo. Might sound strange but leaving towns or cities can sometimes be challenging. Oviedo no exception … maybe that’s just me, but I don’t think soJenny! Yes! I’m arriving in the afternoon from Bilbao, so I’ll have at least half day to explorevery excited about Oviedo and Lugo
I agree with @Kiwi-family, about accomplishing more than you expect. It’s good to seek input, as you’re doing, and you may get many and varied opinions about how to chop and change your stages. It’s also good to find your own Way as no doubt you will.This may well be a gross generalisation but my observations would suggest that cautious pilgrims tend to be able to accomplish more than they anticipate - it’s the young macho guys and older ex-military dudes who seem to expect to be able to push themselves really hard and come to grief.
If you share your proposed stages you’ll have lots of enthusiasts chiming in on how you could chop and change.
Yes. Especially if you are interested in old churches.But would be remiss if I didn't mention how fabulous Oviedo is. WOW! If you can have even half a day there after arrival to wander around, I'm sure you will not regret it!
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