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Gracias....at this point every day is a good one for memovinmaggie,
80! Wow! Buen camino to you everyday!
Thirdly learn a bit of Spanish, it will add to your enjoyment no end to be able to communicate with local people. With modern 'apps' on phones it can even be done whilst you are out getting fit.
Buen Camino, this is the beginning of the rest of your life
Go alone, train well, carry your pack, be a pilgrim even if only for a week. You will meet many people and never be alone, unless you chose to. You will be glad you did.I'm planning to hike for one week as that's all I can take off from my job - never been to Spain - female, age 60, doesn't speak the language. Is it wise to sign on with a tour group so I know where I will be staying each night, as well as not going solo? If so, can any companies be recommended on this site? And, how does the Camino Frances route compare to starting in Portugal for a first-timer? Thanks for any insight! - Barbara
I'm planning to hike for one week as that's all I can take off from my job - never been to Spain - female, age 60, doesn't speak the language. Is it wise to sign on with a tour group so I know where I will be staying each night, as well as not going solo? If so, can any companies be recommended on this site? And, how does the Camino Frances route compare to starting in Portugal for a first-timer? Thanks for any insight! - Barbara
I'm planning to hike for one week as that's all I can take off from my job - never been to Spain - female, age 60, doesn't speak the language. Is it wise to sign on with a tour group so I know where I will be staying each night, as well as not going solo? If so, can any companies be recommended on this site? And, how does the Camino Frances route compare to starting in Portugal for a first-timer? Thanks for any insight! - Barbara
I'm planning to hike for one week as that's all I can take off from my job - never been to Spain - female, age 60, doesn't speak the language. Is it wise to sign on with a tour group so I know where I will be staying each night, as well as not going solo? If so, can any companies be recommended on this site? And, how does the Camino Frances route compare to starting in Portugal for a first-timer? Thanks for any insight! - Barbara
Is there such thing really as 'traveling solo' on the Camino Frances? Even if you walk 'alone' you will almost certainly to a degree 'be part of a group'- particularly from Sarria as quite high numbers of people start from there generally. Are you looking for solitude? Others may be better placed to advise you as I walked the Frances more than 15 years ago (alone and it was wonderful). I dont know the camino in Portugal yetI'm planning to hike for one week as that's all I can take off from my job - never been to Spain - female, age 60, doesn't speak the language. Is it wise to sign on with a tour group so I know where I will be staying each night, as well as not going solo? If so, can any companies be recommended on this site? And, how does the Camino Frances route compare to starting in Portugal for a first-timer? Thanks for any insight! - Barbara
I'm planning to hike for one week as that's all I can take off from my job - never been to Spain - female, age 60, doesn't speak the language. Is it wise to sign on with a tour group so I know where I will be staying each night, as well as not going solo? If so, can any companies be recommended on this site? And, how does the Camino Frances route compare to starting in Portugal for a first-timer? Thanks for any insight! - Barbara
I'm planning to hike for one week as that's all I can take off from my job - never been to Spain - female, age 60, doesn't speak the language. Is it wise to sign on with a tour group so I know where I will be staying each night, as well as not going solo? If so, can any companies be recommended on this site? And, how does the Camino Frances route compare to starting in Portugal for a first-timer? Thanks for any insight! - Barbara
You should be called "marvelous movinmaggie"By all means, do it solo. You won't be solo for long. Gift yourself with the experience of the Camino as 'you' planned it, and not by someone who doesn't know you. Honestly, the planning is part of the joy. I walked the full route StJPdP to Santiago for my 80th birthday last year. Trust these lovely fellow forum members, you can do this. And afterwards you can say "What was I thinking, that I needed someone to do this for me?". Wish you Buen Camino.
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