Hello, all!
I've been reading the forums here for a while now, but decided that it was time to introduce myself and ask for some advice for a first-time peregrina. I am finishing my PhD this summer, and my graduation present is to walk the Camino starting in León with my mom, a friend from the US (I'm an American), and a friend from Galicia. I'm (at least somewhat) familiar with Galicia: I spent a month there studying Galician. Frankly, I miss Galicia terribly and dream about going back everyday, so I'm very excited to do the Camino (Galicia is such a beautiful, magical place!). I speak Spanish (as does my mom), and I can understand some Galician, so re: languages, we won't have any issues.
But I have some questions in terms of how to get started. Do you have to officially register somewhere? How do you get those passports that are stamped along the route? And does anyone have any general tips in terms of planning our days, managing the walking, etc. We are planning on walking for 2 weeks and then taking an extra week to do some sight seeing (maybe go to Lugo and see the Sargadelos factory, As Catedrais beach, etc.)
Thanks so much for any help in advance!
Naomi
I've been reading the forums here for a while now, but decided that it was time to introduce myself and ask for some advice for a first-time peregrina. I am finishing my PhD this summer, and my graduation present is to walk the Camino starting in León with my mom, a friend from the US (I'm an American), and a friend from Galicia. I'm (at least somewhat) familiar with Galicia: I spent a month there studying Galician. Frankly, I miss Galicia terribly and dream about going back everyday, so I'm very excited to do the Camino (Galicia is such a beautiful, magical place!). I speak Spanish (as does my mom), and I can understand some Galician, so re: languages, we won't have any issues.
But I have some questions in terms of how to get started. Do you have to officially register somewhere? How do you get those passports that are stamped along the route? And does anyone have any general tips in terms of planning our days, managing the walking, etc. We are planning on walking for 2 weeks and then taking an extra week to do some sight seeing (maybe go to Lugo and see the Sargadelos factory, As Catedrais beach, etc.)
Thanks so much for any help in advance!
Naomi