Hi all,
Both excited and terrfied to be in this forum but here goes. Am a 36 yo Malaysian male currently working and risiding in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Prior to that I was in Singapore for 5 years, and was in Sydney for another 3.5. Guess that recent events in my life for the last few years has lead me to travel far and away from my comfort zone and leaving me needing in search of direction; and hence i always told myself i would least try to walk the Camino... even for the shortest route.
I am planning to walk the Camino in late Aug/ early September (though I could also do it later if need be), can someone advise on what should I do and prepare?
Really at a lost as from my readings (which seems extensive!) as the Camino seems like such a challenge. I am hoping to cover at least the 100km to obtain the pilgrim’s badge (though that is not the main reason why I am doing this, as do most people it is a personal passage I feel compelled to carry out at the current juncture in my life). As I will be traveling alone, and doing this for the first time; any advise is greatly appreaciated. And given the limited time I have, would least try to cover the 100km walk.
Can I understand where is a good place to start, to rest, sights to stop and take in the views (and perhaps view myself metaphorically speaking), and how long would it take to cover the min, 100km? I have done some general research to understand the type of gear I may be required to bring, but as I will be there around a week (at least or will make the required time to make it through the 100km walk), would appreaciate any advice on the amount of gear required as most ppl here are traveling for a much longer duration.
I will likely be flying in from Madrid and will proceed to travel from there on. Hence directions to make my way from Madrid to the Camino would be most appreciated. Cheers for the advise and help to this novice! Bless you all.
Both excited and terrfied to be in this forum but here goes. Am a 36 yo Malaysian male currently working and risiding in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Prior to that I was in Singapore for 5 years, and was in Sydney for another 3.5. Guess that recent events in my life for the last few years has lead me to travel far and away from my comfort zone and leaving me needing in search of direction; and hence i always told myself i would least try to walk the Camino... even for the shortest route.
I am planning to walk the Camino in late Aug/ early September (though I could also do it later if need be), can someone advise on what should I do and prepare?
Really at a lost as from my readings (which seems extensive!) as the Camino seems like such a challenge. I am hoping to cover at least the 100km to obtain the pilgrim’s badge (though that is not the main reason why I am doing this, as do most people it is a personal passage I feel compelled to carry out at the current juncture in my life). As I will be traveling alone, and doing this for the first time; any advise is greatly appreaciated. And given the limited time I have, would least try to cover the 100km walk.
Can I understand where is a good place to start, to rest, sights to stop and take in the views (and perhaps view myself metaphorically speaking), and how long would it take to cover the min, 100km? I have done some general research to understand the type of gear I may be required to bring, but as I will be there around a week (at least or will make the required time to make it through the 100km walk), would appreaciate any advice on the amount of gear required as most ppl here are traveling for a much longer duration.
I will likely be flying in from Madrid and will proceed to travel from there on. Hence directions to make my way from Madrid to the Camino would be most appreciated. Cheers for the advise and help to this novice! Bless you all.
