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whatever77 said:Hello,
I am a 16 year old boy planning to walk the Camino Frances alone this June. Many have told me that they don't think its a good idea to walk it at my age but I really want, and need, to do this for myself. Just physically/mentally speaking, do you think I should not do it? Legally, are there any restrictions that may come about travelling to Europe by myself (I am from Canada)?
Thank You!
I think Joe has given the best answer in his post.jpflavin1 said:While many of us are Parents and Grandparents with many life experiences we do not know you personally. Therefore it makes it difficult to provide the type of feedback your are seeking other than by drawing on our personal experiences.
whatever77 said:Hello,
I am a 16 year old boy planning to walk the Camino Frances alone this June. Many have told me that they don't think its a good idea to walk it at my age but I really want, and need, to do this for myself. Just physically/mentally speaking, do you think I should not do it? Legally, are there any restrictions that may come about travelling to Europe by myself (I am from Canada)?
Thank You!
I'm glad to hear you and your son traveled the Camino - my 15 year old grandson and I will be walking from St. Jean for 2 weeks this June...we're both very excited!!! But I haven't searched out a lot of stories from other people's experiences like our little duo. This will be my 4th Camino experience, but I'm hoping to keep a low profile and let him own this trip as much as possible. I know that he would not be ready to go it alone, but whatever77 might be!Whatever 77
I have to agree with what the last two posters have written.
Are you parents reading this. I would think it would reassure them. A solid set of answers for and against your going.
There is always danger whenever you get out of bed, leave the house and drive off anywhere. It is a matter of finding out what the risks are on the Camino.
Bad weather in the mountains - follow the locals advice and do not stray off the tracks.
Robbery - probably the same or maybe less than at home.
Traffic accident - much of the path is off the road and the risks in town are as at home.
Plane crash - negligible risk
If you are well prepared and well insured and have enough money available somewhere to cover those unforeseen problems I too would say "Go for it".
I did the Camino with my 16 year old son and I think he would have been capable of doing it on his own. As a parent I am glad I did not have to make the decision then but two years later he was travelling through India and China and other Far Eastern countries on his own anyway.
Buen Camino
William
Hello,
I am a 16 year old boy planning to walk the Camino Frances alone this June. Many have told me that they don't think its a good idea to walk it at my age but I really want, and need, to do this for myself. Just physically/mentally speaking, do you think I should not do it? Legally, are there any restrictions that may come about travelling to Europe by myself (I am from Canada)?
Thank You!
yes, and as I began reading the thread, I saw Sagalouts, RIP. I did not know him, but from the forum know that he is now up or wherever with the stars... maybe the original poster will reappear and tell us all if and how it went.
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