Stephanieppenn
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Sarria to santiago
I am a 68 year old woman and will be walking the Camino starting in Sarria with an 11 year old child. Is it safe?
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Thank you for your words of encouragement! We're definitely going to do it.Hi,
The last time I walked the Frances in 2016, I met a grandmother/grandson couple in SJPP. The next time I spoke with them was in Santiago. The grandson was about 12/13. Along the way they both had a great time and I think they looked after each other. I thought at the time that the young man had an experience like no other he ever had and like no other any of his peers are likely to have. What an opportunity to be more than he was and to look after his granny too.
I say go and do your Camino with the 11 year old. If it is too much let common sense apply and go home and return at some other time. Otherwise enjoy it all.
Aidan
Thank you so much! She seems excited to go as am I. All our best...Don't hesitate on taking a child on the Camino that is keen to go with you. Walk each day with no set in stone distance, be flexible in attitude and enjoy all the interactions you will both have along the way. Our daughter not only enjoyed the experience, she also learnt so much walking the Camino. From picking up a new language to learning about Ancient history (the Roman influence is strong in these regions) and generally being exposed to the many nationalities that walk along beside you.....this is a rare education that is a real gift to a child. We enjoyed ourselves and gained so much as a family that we will be walking the Norte in mid April. Be brave and enjoy! Buen Camino
Thank you, Mateo!An 11 year old is not at all out of place. In fact, she or he will likely meet others their age along the way.
The Camino is very safe. As one tip to increase your comfort level. Each morning, identify another person or group heading out at the same time as you. Ask to "tag along." After a few days, you will get the hang of it.
After a week or so, you will be a veteran...
Go for it!