frbobs
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Madrid Aug. 2019
Camino Sanabres Sept. 2023
I walked for most of August (2019). I had the time to just walk, and see what happens. I had long days, short days, hot days, not as hot days. I encountered 9 pilgrims on foot and 5 pilgrims on bikes (there were probably more bike pilgrims, but they just wiz by). I found it physically difficult, extremely isolated and solitary, and I think, one of the best experiences of my life. I'm still processing the memories and feelings (only been back 3 days), but I already know it has left an indelible mark on me. I hope to be open to the fruits of this Camino as they continue to unfold and be revealed.
I started at the church of Santiago in Madrid and "ended" in Sahagun. I stayed longer than one night in a few places ( I would HIGHLY recommend staying in Segovia a bit, what an awesome city; given very cheap airfare - I would consider flying to Madrid just to go there). There is some walking through suburbia and larger towns, a mountain range, days of pine forests, all giving way to just dirt and grayish white gravel. Seemingly endless paths of just nothing. Little towns, not a lot of services or provisions. When I accepted the conditions of what I placed myself into, small but wonderful, serendipitous, Camino-magic type things would happen. Pretty sure that's part of what I'm supposed to integrate into my life.
I would recommend this route, especially if you speak Spanish fluently (which, I don't). And, if able, go slow. Peace, Bob
I started at the church of Santiago in Madrid and "ended" in Sahagun. I stayed longer than one night in a few places ( I would HIGHLY recommend staying in Segovia a bit, what an awesome city; given very cheap airfare - I would consider flying to Madrid just to go there). There is some walking through suburbia and larger towns, a mountain range, days of pine forests, all giving way to just dirt and grayish white gravel. Seemingly endless paths of just nothing. Little towns, not a lot of services or provisions. When I accepted the conditions of what I placed myself into, small but wonderful, serendipitous, Camino-magic type things would happen. Pretty sure that's part of what I'm supposed to integrate into my life.
I would recommend this route, especially if you speak Spanish fluently (which, I don't). And, if able, go slow. Peace, Bob