Rob the Slob
A slob
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Madrid to Santiago (May 2016)
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I made it to Coca, and while I was preparing for the next day's walk I realised that I wasn't enjoying myself. I'd been looking forward to hours of walking through farmland and woodland by myself, but beyond Segovia I found the walking uninspiring and dull. The thought of just one more day, never mind hundreds of miles, just turned me off.
I was always in this for the walking, not any kind of spiritual pilgrimage. I actually enjoyed the walking south of the Sierra much more, even though it was tougher going. Perhaps I'll try some hikes in Scandinavia or Scotland next time, now that I know I can handle the miles with a heavy pack.
So now I'm in Sevilla for a few days. Don't know what I'll do after that: maybe make my way home in leisurely stages, via Salamanca, Leon and France. No one but my cat is expecting me home anytime soon. ☺
Sorry to hear this Rob. Your cat will love you even more.I made it to Coca, and while I was preparing for the next day's walk I realised that I wasn't enjoying myself. I'd been looking forward to hours of walking through farmland and woodland by myself, but beyond Segovia I found the walking uninspiring and dull. The thought of just one more day, never mind hundreds of miles, just turned me off.
I was always in this for the walking, not any kind of spiritual pilgrimage. I actually enjoyed the walking south of the Sierra much more, even though it was tougher going. Perhaps I'll try some hikes in Scandinavia or Scotland next time, now that I know I can handle the miles with a heavy pack.
So now I'm in Sevilla for a few days. Don't know what I'll do after that: maybe make my way home in leisurely stages, via Salamanca, Leon and France. No one but my cat is expecting me home anytime soon. ☺
Especially on Camino de MadridGood decision Rob!
Do what makes your heart feel happy!
I totally get it.
Just seems to be going this way for several folks this year.
So now I'm in Sevilla for a few days.
Very true..... I think one of the problematic features of a forum like this is that the people who don't get the camino addiction rarely stay on the forum and then the comments all tend towards a rosy unanimity....
If what you like is solitary walking through amazing green countryside with cowbells and the sound of streams constantly in the background and some nice hills and regular rain(!) then why not head up to the Norte or if you like hills in particular the Primitivo. I just finished having started Apr 4th from Santander and going via Oviedo and the Primitivo. It couldn't be more beautiful, and if you like English and Scottish hillwalking you would love this. Some days I was alone in the albergue, some days I saw hardly another pilgrim, though obviously as the season advances that will change - but there is still plenty of time.I made it to Coca, and while I was preparing for the next day's walk I realised that I wasn't enjoying myself. I'd been looking forward to hours of walking through farmland and woodland by myself, but beyond Segovia I found the walking uninspiring and dull. The thought of just one more day, never mind hundreds of miles, just turned me off.
I was always in this for the walking, not any kind of spiritual pilgrimage. I actually enjoyed the walking south of the Sierra much more, even though it was tougher going. Perhaps I'll try some hikes in Scandinavia or Scotland next time, now that I know I can handle the miles with a heavy pack.
So now I'm in Sevilla for a few days. Don't know what I'll do after that: maybe make my way home in leisurely stages, via Salamanca, Leon and France. No one but my cat is expecting me home anytime soon. ☺
I made it to Coca, and while I was preparing for the next day's walk I realised that I wasn't enjoying myself. I'd been looking forward to hours of walking through farmland and woodland by myself, but
So now I'm in Sevilla for a few days. Don't know what I'll do after that: maybe make my way home in leisurely stages, via Salamanca, Leon and France. No one but my cat is expecting me home anytime soon. ☺
Wow that sound ominous for us. We start the Madrid route in 2 days.I made it to Coca, and while I was preparing for the next day's walk I realised that I wasn't enjoying myself. I'd been looking forward to hours of walking through farmland and woodland by myself, but beyond Segovia I found the walking uninspiring and dull. The thought of just one more day, never mind hundreds of miles, just turned me off.
I was always in this for the walking, not any kind of spiritual pilgrimage. I actually enjoyed the walking south of the Sierra much more, even though it was tougher going. Perhaps I'll try some hikes in Scandinavia or Scotland next time, now that I know I can handle the miles with a heavy pack.
So now I'm in Sevilla for a few days. Don't know what I'll do after that: maybe make my way home in leisurely stages, via Salamanca, Leon and France. No one but my cat is expecting me home anytime soon. ☺
Hi. I admire you Rob for posting this - I hope you enjoy the rest of your adventure in Spain - there is no prescribed right...Wow that sound ominous for us. We start the Madrid route in 2 days.
Was the scenery not good? The villages?
Wow that sound ominous for us. We start the Madrid route in 2 days.
Was the scenery not good? The villages?
I'd been looking forward to hours of walking through farmland and woodland by myself, but beyond Segovia I found the walking uninspiring and dull.
Was the scenery not good?
The sole saving aspects that cellular / mobile phone signal strength was very good, and you are still within the Communidad of Madrid until you reach Segovia.
Wow that sound ominous for us. We start the Madrid route in 2 days.
Was the scenery not good? The villages?
Some people loves the meseta while other people doesn't like it. It seems you are on the latter group. You knew the rest of the walk would be on the meseta so you decided to end what you found an uninspiring and dull walking. You went just for the walking so if you weren't enjoying it there wasn't any point on continuing it when you had alternative options that may be more enjoyable for you. So congratulations for your decision and enjoy whatever you make on the rest of your trip!
From Segovia onwards, all the Camino de Madrid is on the (North) (sub)meseta. Some people love the meseta while others don't like it because they find it monotonous, dull... You may take a look at this thread www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/parts-to-bypass-time-limited.40268 where there are all sort of opinions about the meseta (a different area of the meseta but the same meseta). In other words, you may love the meseta or you may not love it (at all) and that will make an important difference on the feeling you get from this camino. Your aim can make a difference too. It's not the same if you just go for the walk/hike, than if you are going in a pilgrimage with the aim of arriving to Santiago de Compostela and looking for spirituality along the route.
Excuse me but I don't get it. Why is to be within the Comunidad de Madrid a saving aspect?
BTW, let me make a nuance, you are within the Comunidad de Madrid till you reach Segovia Province (not Segovia town); i.e.: till you reach the top of Fuenfría (Mountain) Pass (the top of the long climb you start out of Cercedilla).
The closer you are to a major city, generally, the stronger your cellular / mobile signal strength will be. This is usually because there are more subscribers in the larger cities. THAT was the context my comment was made within.
I made it to Coca, and while I was preparing for the next day's walk I realised that I wasn't enjoying myself. I'd been looking forward to hours of walking through farmland and woodland by myself, but beyond Segovia I found the walking uninspiring and dull. The thought of just one more day, never mind hundreds of miles, just turned me off.
I was always in this for the walking, not any kind of spiritual pilgrimage. I actually enjoyed the walking south of the Sierra much more, even though it was tougher going. Perhaps I'll try some hikes in Scandinavia or Scotland next time, now that I know I can handle the miles with a heavy pack.
So now I'm in Sevilla for a few days. Don't know what I'll do after that: maybe make my way home in leisurely stages, via Salamanca, Leon and France. No one but my cat is expecting me home anytime soon. ☺
Hi AnnieI found it to be incredibly beautiful.
From the start to the finish.
Just hope the rain stops soon
Hi Annie
We are on day 3 .made it to Segovia. The days have been Long as it is SO wet. It even snowed as we crossed the pass yesterday. Was not expecting such cold wet weather.
Unfortunately we did not get to see any views. But the walk was great. The uphill much better than I expected!.
We do not speak Spanish. So that has been tricky.
The accommodation choices are very limited and expensive at this stage. We think they will get better as we get further away from the big towns.
Having fun though. It's an adventure!. Met 3 other pilgrims on route.
Just hope the rain stops soon .
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