La Hormiguita
New Member
Hi everyone! I am new to the forums but I have read quite a few of the threads and I must say I am intrigued by some of the beautiful stories- they are so touching. It sounds like an amazing experience and I am so excited about doing the camino.
I decided back in 2007 to do it and my boyfriend was supposed to be doing it with me. Unfortunately, he broke up with me earlier this year but I´m not letting that hold me back. I will be leaving from London, and travelling by train to Paris and then from there down to the south (I´m doing the camino Frances). Can anyone tell me where is the best place to start walking from in France? or where does the camino frances actually start? Where do I pick up my camino passport? and how does that work exactly? I heard I can stay in albergues for free if I get it stamped.. is this true? how much money should I bring? I plan to do the whole camino frances and I have a lot of time because I will be doing it as soon as I finish uni and before I start the rat race of the real world. Also, is it safe? I´ve never really gone out alone at night and I am a little nervous. I would be grateful for any general advice or any walking companions!
I decided back in 2007 to do it and my boyfriend was supposed to be doing it with me. Unfortunately, he broke up with me earlier this year but I´m not letting that hold me back. I will be leaving from London, and travelling by train to Paris and then from there down to the south (I´m doing the camino Frances). Can anyone tell me where is the best place to start walking from in France? or where does the camino frances actually start? Where do I pick up my camino passport? and how does that work exactly? I heard I can stay in albergues for free if I get it stamped.. is this true? how much money should I bring? I plan to do the whole camino frances and I have a lot of time because I will be doing it as soon as I finish uni and before I start the rat race of the real world. Also, is it safe? I´ve never really gone out alone at night and I am a little nervous. I would be grateful for any general advice or any walking companions!