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Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Frances last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
Travel to and from these will probably be easierIt will also be hot in July. My favorite section is between Logono and Burgos. I also like the meseta between Burgos and Leon. Both have many quaint little towns with great albergue experiences if that is your thing.
Pamplona to Burgos - the most fun you can have in 10 days with your clothes on. There are no horribly long stages and the profiles are lumpy rather than hugely physically demanding and every rock ouzes history. The landscape changes as you leave Navarre and pass through La Rioja into Castilla-Leon. All in all perfect for your requirements I think. Enjoy. I would love to have my wife share a Camino with me.Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Frances last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
Pamplona to Burgos - the most fun you can have in 10 days with your clothes on. There are no horribly long stages and the profiles are lumpy rather than hugely physically demanding and every rock ouzes history. The landscape changes as you leave Navarre and pass through La Rioja into Castilla-Leon. All in all perfect for your requirements I think. Enjoy. I would love to have my wife share a Camino with me.
Take him to the Meseta that way he'll never want to go with you again.Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Frances last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
SkyDancer - interesting question!Good for you @SkyDancer and your husband. I hope it will be a wonderful shared experience.
I will pray for you!! Why not start at SJPP?Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Frances last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
He would surely perish! Thanks, will def need some prayers, thank-you.I will pray for you!! Why not start at SJPP?
Buen Camino and Good luck!!
I’m usually in the driving seat. When it comes to making plans anyway. He’s from Tibet and doesn’t read English (or Spanish!) very well at the moment.SkyDancer - interesting question!
I wonder whether the CF, given you have already walked it, is optimal here? That kind of puts you in the driving seat and gives husband a secondary role - but of course that may be your cunning plan!
But it might be more fun to both be going somewhere completely new, and working it out together without either of you having prior knowledge? Are you sure 10 days to go 120Km isn't underestimating his capabilities?
I'd either stick with the Portugues or, given how busy it's proving this year, go for the Vasco from Irun, finishing up in Sto Domingo on the CF (or as near as you can get).
Oh thanks, will discuss plan B & C options with him. Already discussed walking separately sometimes and he’s agreed with that thank goodness.I’m with you. I tried to walk the Camino in 2018 but had to cancel three weeks out.
Fast forward to 2022 and my husband is here with me in Logroño where we just finished a nice menu del dia after a short walk from Viana.
It’s hard. He’s a cranky hiker, especially in the first and last hours. He gets up late. We are lucky to be underway by 8:30. He wants to stop for EVERYTHING.
BUT he forces me to slow down and experience the Camino, not just do it. He finds the best places to stay so I’m not worried about how long we take. He makes me drink enough, and do warm up exercises. He encourages me on the climbs, and cracks dad jokes all day.
He’s loving the scenery and the cities and the cuisine, the pace of life after we stop for the day.
We have a Plan B if he hates it or just isn’t feeling it one day, and a Plan C if he REALLY hates it. So far so good.
Good!I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it
Hmmm… that is interesting!I would only agree to walk with my husband if I could also have a solo Camino in the same year. Then I could do "my" Camino as I like, and the other Camino would be for him.
But it's really a moot point, as my husband has never expressed any desire to do more than a very short day hike.
My wife has medical issues but the she knew the Camino from her upbringing in Puerto Rico. I did the Fances as her Dr. wouldn't allow her. Her Dr. gave permission to do the Sarria to Santiago. I thought this was one of the most beautiful stretches so I took her on a Slow Camino walking about 1/2 the normal distance. It was late Sept. early Oct. and she thought it was the best trip of her life. This is my experience and I thought it might help you.Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Francés last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
Correction- we walked 1/2 the normal distance each dayMy wife has medical issues but the she knew the Camino from her upbringing in Puerto Rico. I did the Fances as her Dr. wouldn't allow her. Her Dr. gave permission to do the Sarria to Santiago. I thought this was one of the most beautiful stretches so I took her on a Slow Camino walking about 1/2 the normal distance. It was late Sept. early Oct. and she thought it was the best trip of her life. This is my experience and I thought it might help you.
Buen Camino.
Casario
I persuaded my husband to come on Camino in 2019, and he is now really looking forward to the next one, but I did feel like a tour guide sometimes - I'm used to just winging it, and he's a planner. I've only agreed to go with him again if he takes some responsibility for himself.Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Francés last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
I like the idea of starting in Leon. You start with some gentle days to warm up and then can possibly make Santiago. You get a nice flavor of this Camino. Starting in SJPdP might be a bit challenging for someone a bit out of condition.Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Francés last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
Actually I really loved the Meseta!Take him to the Meseta that way he'll never want to go with you again.
I always encourage people who are walking with a friend, partner, or group to set the ground rules and expectations well before they get on the plane.I walked Portuguese from Lisbon with a friend. I discovered that they expected us to walk and hang out together for the whole time. I thought we would walk our own Caminos and meet up at our agreed stopping places. They could walk 25 k per day. I could only manage 20 k per day. I was happy to rough it a bit to save money. They wanted to stay in the best places. Needless to say it was a challenges. But you really not your husbands keeper. He will have his Camino and you will have yours. PS Pamplona to Burgos was one of my favourite stages.
There may be some challenges, crying and complaining, but in the end, I can almost guarantee that you are giving your children a priceless gift that will powerfully influence their lives. This is a good age to do this with them. Buen Camino.A great thread to read through, thanks everyone! I'm starting my first Camino next month, and my solo Camino plans changed when my 10 year old daughter was invited, she is so excited and ready and said yes in an instant. But my walking approach has changed, more time for play and exploring (we're walking the Norte), less daily kms. Then my husband and 12 year old son decided to join us too, so that was another shift. I got a lot out of listening to podcasts about families walking together. 'The Camino Podcast' hosted by Dave Whitson, Episode 14 is 'Walking with Family' - great to listen how people walk together. Dave gives a list of questions at the end, to ask together before walking, I think the clearer our expectations are beforehand the better. With my family, we understand that if someone needs to bus forward for whatever reason, they will be supported in that.
I hope you have an incredible time. My husband and son were on the fence about whether to join us for ages, but I can't imagine the experience now without them.
Same here as my hubby has no desire beyond a short day hike. My first Camino I pestered him to come and was disappointed I could not convince him. After all, who wouldn't want to go on a Camino after seeing "The Way"?But it's really a moot point, as my husband has never expressed any desire to do more than a very short day hike.
Here is their Spanish Web.Recommend Salceda. There is a very nice albergue with private rooms and a good restaurant. It’s a little distance, about 500 km off the Camino.
Albergue-Hotel Rural Salceda
Looks idyllic.Here is their Spanish Web.
Happy planning and Buen camino.
Agree. Just don't start from Sarria on a Saturday or Sunday!Perhaps it’s just him telling you that he loves you and wants to be with you? Walk the last 100 from Sarria. Easy walking, lots of places to stop and cherish the time together. What more could one ask for?
Start from Astorga. He'll love the last third of the Camino Frances. You can walk to Santiago in 10 days easily (if he's in even moderate shape) from there. That was my first Camino and it still brings back the fondest memories!Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Francés last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
Oh goodness, that didn’t even occur to me, thanks!Agree. Just don't start from Sarria on a Saturday or Sunday!
Recommend Salceda. There is a very nice albergue with private rooms and a good restaurant. It’s a little distance, about 500 km off the Camino.
Albergue-Hotel Rural Salceda
My husband and I just finished a Camiño Portugues central route from Porto to Fisterra-Full of hills and fabulous food; hence, we didn’t lose weight- we gained weight!Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Francés last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
This is a very good suggestion says a 3 time veteran!It will also be hot in July. My favorite section is between Logono and Burgos. I also like the meseta between Burgos and Leon. Both have many quaint little towns with great albergue experiences if that is your thing.
I love the Meseta Huge vistas easy walking. Burgos to Leon. Great cities at each end.Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Francés last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
If you want to cure him of his Panglossian optimism, take him on the Meseta in July.Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Francés last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
Good for him. I wish him the best.Hello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Francés last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
I have to admit that is one section I would take a taxi if I was running out of time. My least favourite.While I absolutely love all sections of the Camino Frances (minus the industrial areas), a standout burned in my memory are the sections from Foncebadon all the way to Molineseca...so much beauty to behold in the Spring.
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EDIT- These particular photos are on my way to El Acebo.
Tui to SantiagoHello fellow Camino addicts,
I walked the Francés last year and was planning to walk the Camino Portuguese this July when out of the blue husband declares he wants to come with me! I was quite surprised as the man doesn't like walking! I told him that he'd hate it as I like to leave at dawn and walk 5-6 hours a day, every day. He said that he needs to lose some weight so no problem, he can do it. Argh...
Anyway, after the total shock wore off, I did a lot of soul searching and have reconciled with it and thought best to take him on the Frances where I am a bit familiar with the route, food and language and there are more facilities available.
We will only have ten days to walk perhaps 120km?, what do you think would be the easiest and most interesting part of the Frances for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am worried though that he will hate it and the whole thing will collapse. (he's kinda stubborn and lazy but I love him to bits...)
Thanks!
Patricia
The meseta is beautiful but hot in summer apparentlyTake him to the Meseta that way he'll never want to go with you again.
I found an itinerary for someone’s 82 year old mother that might work for him.
Unless he's the most incredibly laid-back guy ever, I think that if he knows you are telling everyone online about this very mild plan designed for someone's 82 year old mother, he might be up for a practice walk or two.What do you think? Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Unless he's the most incredibly laid-back guy ever, I think that if he knows you are telling everyone online about this very mild plan designed for someone's 82 year old mother, he might be up for a practice walk or two.
And this plan might not work at all if he thinks you are going to tell everyone you meet along the way the same for why you are walking 'half' stages..
But I admit the subtleties of metropolitan Canadian humour have often passed me by.
And I may be showing just a tiny bit of brotherly male defensiveness here
He’s VERY laid back. Tibetans are quite relaxed and have a terrific sence of humour. He knows I’m talking about him and finds it amusing.Unless he's the most incredibly laid-back guy ever, I think that if he knows you are telling everyone online about this very mild plan designed for someone's 82 year old mother, he might be up for a practice walk or two.
And this plan might not work at all if he thinks you are going to tell everyone you meet along the way the same for why you are walking 'half' stages..
But I admit the subtleties of metropolitan Canadian humour have often passed me by.
And I may be showing just a tiny bit of brotherly male defensiveness here
Agree 100%If your husband needs to lose 'some weight', the advice is to do this before a camino (or any other long hike) to spare knees, hips, ankles and feet.
He would surely perish! Thanks, will
Mrs Henry the Dog asked me to say that in your position, she would take the chance and have you thought of any disadvantages to your plan?
It’s 308 kms from Leon to Santiago.If you stretch it a few days you can start in Leon and walk about 220 KMs into Santiago.
I was going to do this with my fiance but her passport will be delayed too long due to our slow government.
Hey SkyDancer - sounds like a plan!After reading all the wonderful advice and doing a bit more research, we are going to start in Valença. Something new for us both.
I can’t wait to read about your experience! My husband and I finished sjpdp to SdC 4 weeks ago and I have decided I need to do a solo Camino (hubs solo’s his first sjpdp-SdC Camino in 2018). I think I’m going to walk the Portuguese central from Porto next May.Well, we made it! Arrived last night in Porto, I caught a cold on the plane but had my first Nata just now. Yum!
Will take train to Valença tomorrow and start walking the next morning. So happy to be back!
This looks like a great idea. But do remember that July will be a hell-busy month as well as hot. You probably will need to book accommodation in advance. And you'll be walking with half the population of Spain!!! It's not my preference to walk with such a crowd obviously, but I'm sure it has it's up sides. I guess it depends on what sort of camino you're after. Booking accommo in advance takes away that spontaneous pilgrim-ish feel too but I understand a lot of people feel more comfortable with this. And will you stay in Albergues? Albergues often provide the most authentic 'pilgrim' feel. My view only again though, before I get a barrage of comments about it being each individual's camino. Which it is of course.Thank-you everyone for all your wonderful advice, very kind.
I discussed the options with husband and he would like to do the last 100km. I warned him that it will be hot and busy in July but he seems ok with that.
I found an itinerary for someone’s 82 year old mother that might work for him.
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What do you think? Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
It hasn’t been too busy so far. I thought August was the month the Spaniards took off? July wasn’t by choice. I’m attending a retreat in a Monastery in Toulouse in August so thought I’d do this first’on the way’. We’re alternating staying in albergues one night and private rooms the next, is working out nicely. I really enjoy booking rooms, part of the fun for me.And you'll be walking with half the population of Spain!!!
Sorry, I haven’t written anything. On day four, heading to Pontevedra tomorrow. Still dealing with this cold so no extra energy to do any above survival mode.I can’t wait to read about your experience!
Aww, bummer about the cold. Hope you heal up and just enjoy your Camino. Wishing you reasonable temps and lovely albergues along the way.Sorry, I haven’t written anything. On day four, heading to Pontevedra tomorrow. Still dealing with this cold so no extra energy to do any above survival mode.
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