gertrong415
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Hoping for summer (2020)
I am just in the early planning stages for my first Camino to begin in May 2020. I have decided that Camino Frances is the right choice for me, but I am very conflicted on how to approach it. I want to experience the excitement of the traditional start in St. Jean Pied de Port, as well as the challenge and reward of crossing the Pyrenees. I also want to experience the mental, physical and spiritual challenge of traversing the meseta. I live in the US and I am at a point in my life where going back for more might be an option, but is certainly not something that is guaranteed. I can probably swing 3, possibly 4, weeks away from work/home, but the often quoted 35 days to walk the full Camino Frances is not realistic for me in one shot right now.
So... my question is this...
Is it possible to do something akin to the beginning, the middle and the end and skip some of the route in between? I know this is not the full experience and I also know there is no right or wrong way to walk the Camino. I am really just asking if this is logistically possible and if so, what are travel options between cities/towns/outposts? What sections would you skip? I realize there is no single answer, just looking for wisdom and thoughts from those who have walked this path before me.
Thank you.
So... my question is this...
Is it possible to do something akin to the beginning, the middle and the end and skip some of the route in between? I know this is not the full experience and I also know there is no right or wrong way to walk the Camino. I am really just asking if this is logistically possible and if so, what are travel options between cities/towns/outposts? What sections would you skip? I realize there is no single answer, just looking for wisdom and thoughts from those who have walked this path before me.
Thank you.