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[grandpa.zohar]

I intend to walk from Sarria to St Jago in middle April. Since I'm 77 my pace will be about 10 km a day and I would like some body walk with me. Anybody?

 

[Icacos]

I intend to walk from Sarria to St Jago in middle April. Since I'm 77 my pace will be about 10 km a day and I would like some body walk with me. Anybody?

Welcome to the forum. There are many who would advise that there is no need to arrange a walking companion beforehand. There will be many peregrinos starting in Sarria; you will not be alone. The Camino will provide. Buen Camino

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Welcome , you don't need to arrange a fellow peregrino . You don't walking alone. I wish you a Buen Camino .

 

[t2andreo]

By St. Jago, I/we presume you mean Santiago? Assuming this is the case and you are planning to walk the final 111 kilometers from Sarria to the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela, you will NOT be alone.

In fact, it is sometimes difficult to find private time along this stretch. It depends on the time of year, day of the week, and time of day. However, even at "normal" volumes, this is the most frequently walked stretch of the Camino Frances. About half of ALL pilgrims start at Sarria and end at Santiago.

In 2015, Easter Sunday is on 5 April. The week following this will see a much higher volume of pilgrims on this final stretch of the Camino Frances than is normally the case. This is because many people have the previous Friday (Good Friday) and the following Monday (the day after Easter) off work. As a result, many people use a few holiday days to complete the Camino from Sarria in about 5-6 days.

"Typically" most Spanish and other European pilgrims will start from Sarria on Good Friday or the Saturday, or on Easter Sunday. This means that there will be a larger surge of pilgrims than usual competing for bed space, at all price ranges, including hotels along the way. One method to counter this concern is to depart Sarria on a Tuesday or Wednesday, so the surge is in front of you.

If your dates are flexible, at any time of the year, I always recommend that people plan to arrive and depart Sarria from Monday to Thursday. It makes getting a hotel room at Sarria easier the night before. It also frees up bed space all the way to Santiago as you avoid the weekly surge.

I hope this helps. Shalom!

 

[grandpa.zohar]

Welcome to the forum. There are many who would advise that there is no need to arrange a walking companion beforehand. There will be many peregrinos starting in Sarria; you will not be alone. The Camino will provide. Buen Camino

Thank you Icacos,
I think that is something else if I have a companion from the first day during all the camino, which will be in a way "obliged" (since I'm in good health physically and mentally , but 77). In exchange my companion will be my guest in my room in hotels (2-3*) and I pay for meals too. Is it a good bargain? I asked my grandchildren to come with me, but they have no time . Since I'm retired, I'v plenty of time and intend to do the 111 km at about 2 weeks. zohar

 

[grandpa.zohar]

Welcome , you don't need to arrange a fellow peregrino . You don't walking alone. I wish you a Buen Camino .

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thanks, see my answer to Icacos. zohar

 

[grandpa.zohar]

By St. Jago, I/we presume you mean Santiago? Assuming this is the case and you are planning to walk the final 111 kilometers from Sarria to the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela, you will NOT be alone.

In fact, it is sometimes difficult to find private time along this stretch. It depends on the time of year, day of the week, and time of day. However, even at "normal" volumes, this is the most frequently walked stretch of the Camino Frances. About half of ALL pilgrims start at Sarria and end at Santiago.

In 2015, Easter Sunday is on 5 April. The week following this will see a much higher volume of pilgrims on this final stretch of the Camino Frances than is normally the case. This is because many people have the previous Friday (Good Friday) and the following Monday (the day after Easter) off work. As a result, many people use a few holiday days to complete the Camino from Sarria in about 5-6 days.
I hope this helps. Shalom!

Thank you Andreo. I think to start about 15 April so it will be after the rush days. See my answer to Icacos
Shalom.zohar

 

[freescot]

Zohar, I'll walk with you.

 

[Icacos]

Thank you Icacos,
I think that is something else if I have a companion from the first day during all the camino, which will be in a way "obliged" (since I'm in good health physically and mentally , but 77). In exchange my companion will be my guest in my room in hotels (2-3*) and I pay for meals too. Is it a good bargain? I asked my grandchildren to come with me, but they have no time . Since I'm retired, I'v plenty of time and intend to do the 111 km at about 2 weeks. zohar

Zohar, your offer to pay for a companion's accommodation and meals is very noble and generous ... in theory; in reality though, I'm not so sure it is such a good idea. There are several threads on this forum regarding the disadvantages and pitfalls of locking oneself into walking with a companion and, to me, your offer of paying such companion's (stranger's) expenses in exchange for companionship, kind though it is, adds a whole new dimension to what can be from the onset a very complicated business. I worry that you might be getting yourself into a difficult situation.

You say you are in good health physically and mentally, "but 77." I don't see age 77 being a factor in your ability to walk the Camino without a set companion. I believe I am correct that there are many in their 80's who walk alone, that is, without a companion. As stated earlier, you will not be 'alone,' especially if you are starting in Sarria. I urge you to do some more research into this - hopefully, other forum members will offer their opinions too. And I don't think one should underestimate the wealth of support and companionship one can get from fellow peregrinos met along the way. You will not be alone.

There is still lots of time before your April start date. Who knows, perhaps you will come to quite like the idea of undertaking this on your own ... or one of your grandchildren might come to embrace the idea of accompanying you and be able to free up his or her calendar ... or another relative or friend ... and you will be able to walk the Camino with "one of your own." I hope so.

Do give yourself more time here, keep positive and trust that all will work out. The Camino provides.

Big Camino hugs,

Charleen

 

[Icacos]

Zohar, I'll walk with you.

Just saw this. I'm happier now.

 

[Mark Lee]

Zohar, your offer to pay for a companion's accommodation and meals is very noble and generous ... in theory; in reality though, I'm not so sure it is such a good idea. There are several threads on this forum regarding the disadvantages and pitfalls of locking oneself into walking with a companion and, to me, your offer of paying such companion's (stranger's) expenses in exchange for companionship, kind though it is, adds a whole new dimension to what can be from the onset a very complicated business. I worry that you might be getting yourself into a difficult situation.

You say you are in good health physically and mentally, "but 77." I don't see age 77 being a factor in your ability to walk the Camino without a set companion. I believe I am correct that there are many in their 80's who walk alone, that is, without a companion. As stated earlier, you will not be 'alone,' especially if you are starting in Sarria. I urge you to do some more research into this - hopefully, other forum members will offer their opinions too. And I don't think one should underestimate the wealth of support and companionship one can get from fellow peregrinos met along the way. You will not be alone.

There is still lots of time before your April start date. Who knows, perhaps you will come to quite like the idea of undertaking this on your own ... or one of your grandchildren might come to embrace the idea of accompanying you and be able to free up his or her calendar ... or another relative or friend ... and you will be able to walk the Camino with "one of your own." I hope so.

Do give yourself more time here, keep positive and trust that all will work out. The Camino provides.

Big Camino hugs,

Charleen

Yeah, I agree. Catching the tab for some total stranger just so they will walk with you? A paid companion of sorts? Not a good idea. Besides, you will meet plenty of people along the Way.

 

[Scott Sweeney]

If this pilgrim to be wants a companion to walk with let him. I. Would only say keep up with the forum, you'll find a trekking buddy who won't take money.

 

[grandpa.zohar]

If this pilgrim to be wants a companion to walk with let him. I. Would only say keep up with the forum, you'll find a trekking buddy who won't take money.

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Hi everyone, I found somebody to walk with me. For him I'll pay the air tickets too. my son

 

[Icacos]

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Hi everyone, I found somebody to walk with me. For him I'll pay the air tickets too. my son

Buen Camino to both of you.

 

[Lydia Gillen]

Buen Camino to you both

 

[musicman]

A change of a Mind?

 

[grandpa.zohar]

A change of a Mind?

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my son (50) heard I have plans, and immediatly said "I'm going with you". I did'nt ask him to come with me because I know he is very busy. May be he remembers our walking in the Samaria and other gorges in Crete some years ago.

 

[cher99840]

You will have a great experience together. I am happy for both of you that he has chosen to share this journey with you.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

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Hi everyone, I found somebody to walk with me. For him I'll pay the air tickets too. my son

Fantastic!!! This will be a moment that neither of you will forget. So glad he's on board.

 

[grandpa.zohar]

You will have a great experience together. I am happy for both of you that he has chosen to share this journey with you.

Your happiness=mine happiness. But don't go outside to push

 

[grandpa.zohar]

Fantastic!!! This will be a moment that neither of you will forget. So glad he's on board.

I'm sure. we have allready walked a little together.
nice crocks

 

[karenfromcali]

I'm sure. we have allready walked a little together.
nice crocks

So happy to read your son is walking with you. Felt a good amount of concern when I saw you were willing to pay someone. This is by far a better outcome.
I walked the camino this year and met several people older than yourself walking alone. Age is not an issue.
Buen Camino to you both

 

[Kanga]

This is good news @grandpa.zohar as walking the Camino with a son or daughter is a really special thing to do. I loved walking the Camino with my daughter. We learnt so many new things about each other and the mutual respect has really flourished as a result.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

I'm sure. we have allready walked a little together.
nice crocks

This picture was taken on the grounds of the muni in Los Arcos in 2007 ;0)

 

[grandpa.zohar]

This is good news @grandpa.zohar as walking the Camino with a son or daughter is a really special thing to do. I loved walking the Camino with my daughter. We learnt so many new things about each other and the mutual respect has really flourished as a result.

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Yes, walking is the only opportunity some one has a lot of time to talk, or be silence. to help each other by small gestures, to understand the other under presure... I walk with my son some gorges in Crete (recommended) some years ago, and than my younger son (42) asked to come with me for the same trips - after he heard about it from his elder brother. We did it last June

 

[docpam]

I walked that route at about 7-15 kms a day. I had a stress fracture in a bone in my foot so it was very slow for me. Initially it was lovely being alone as very few walked at that speed. However meeting new people every evening become rather tiring. Having a companion is nice. In the last two days I met a lonely young girl, and we helped each other for the last long 15 kms.