Maggie.Blueberry
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Hoping to walk a part in 2017!!
Hello!
It looks like I may have a week in Europe in the second week of October and I have always wanted to do the Camino de Santiago.
I know a week isn't long but I want to seize the opportunity and at least get a taste of the famous journey.
So, I am seeking your recommendations on route or any advice you might have.
I will be a solo female traveller so I am interested in meeting other travellers on route. Also, it will be in the second week of October so I'm not sure if some routes tend to have more rain than others.
With these in mind (solo female, first timer, mid October), my search so far has led me to the Camino Frances from Serria or the Camino Portuguese from Tui. Any thoughts on these or others?
Are both of these starting points easily accessible if I fly into Santiago? Also, anywhere in Santiago where I can leave most of my luggage while I'm walking?
Also, if i have some time after the hike, any recommendations on a nice and relatively close place to spend a day or two?
I'm not sure about distances/trains/buses so any thoughts on how far it would be feasible for me to travel for a couple days. I might be able to get a flight out of somewhere else other than Santiago like Lisbon or Barcelona if they're feasible....(coming from Canada, distances in Europe always surprise me as shorter than I thought! Haha)
Anyways, thanks a million in advance!
Cheers,
Maggie
It looks like I may have a week in Europe in the second week of October and I have always wanted to do the Camino de Santiago.
I know a week isn't long but I want to seize the opportunity and at least get a taste of the famous journey.
So, I am seeking your recommendations on route or any advice you might have.
I will be a solo female traveller so I am interested in meeting other travellers on route. Also, it will be in the second week of October so I'm not sure if some routes tend to have more rain than others.
With these in mind (solo female, first timer, mid October), my search so far has led me to the Camino Frances from Serria or the Camino Portuguese from Tui. Any thoughts on these or others?
Are both of these starting points easily accessible if I fly into Santiago? Also, anywhere in Santiago where I can leave most of my luggage while I'm walking?
Also, if i have some time after the hike, any recommendations on a nice and relatively close place to spend a day or two?
I'm not sure about distances/trains/buses so any thoughts on how far it would be feasible for me to travel for a couple days. I might be able to get a flight out of somewhere else other than Santiago like Lisbon or Barcelona if they're feasible....(coming from Canada, distances in Europe always surprise me as shorter than I thought! Haha)
Anyways, thanks a million in advance!
Cheers,
Maggie