SarahRTrew
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- Leon --> Santiago Oct 2022
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1. Yes there will - but you’ll get to know them rather well. It’s a great time to walk.I am planning to walk from Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Leon starting early March. (It's the only section of the CF I have not walked.) I have two questions I'm hoping for input on. First, will there be enough pilgrims in this loneliest of sections in early March to feel some community/see other people on the trail? Second, I'm wondering how/if the current situation in Europe and its impact on cost/availability of energy could change lodging on the Camino this spring - perhaps fewer places open and/or fewer with heat? (Hotels and individual rooms in albergues are my preferred type of lodging). Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge/experience!
Yes, in my experience. My favorite time to walk. There are other pilgrims but not too many.First, will there be enough pilgrims in this loneliest of sections in early March to feel some community/see other people on the trail?
I have no idea about this, of course not being there. But if it's cold and there is not so much heating as usual, it's less of an issue than hot weather - just make sure you have enough warm clothes. Beanie and gloves and a decent warm jacket are essentialSecond, I'm wondering how/if the current situation in Europe and its impact on cost/availability of energy could change lodging on the Camino this spring - perhaps fewer places open and/or fewer with heat? (Hotels and individual rooms in albergues are my preferred type of lodging)
For general advice re walking in winter do scan the thread, Winter Camino Frances. Winter is a wonderful time to walk but you must be prepared.
Bring lots of layers, as even the best hotels don't keep the heat on all night.
be very sure to bring some lip balm and moisture cream for your face and hands. Chapping is a real issue.
Here's a thread about the Camino in February.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/on-the-camino-on-this-date-in-february.69325/
Thank you for the assurance that it will be a great time to walk.1. Yes there will - but you’ll get to know them rather well. It’s a great time to walk.
2. Impossible to predict. But there will be sufficient.
Your favorite time to walk? Good to know! Really appreciate your response.Yes, in my experience. My favorite time to walk. There are other pilgrims but not too many.
I have no idea about this, of course not being there. But if it's cold and there is not so much heating as usual, it's less of an issue than hot weather - just make sure you have enough warm clothes. Beanie and gloves and a decent warm jacket are essential
From another thread, about February, but they definitely apply:
Thank you for sharing! I look forward to viewing.I'm rolling out the "Meseta Series" of videos on My website here:
It gives you a realistic view of hiking across the meseta.
I did it in September, just two months ago, so It's not
in early March, but we did have a bad wind/rain storm
Thank you!March in general - though towards the middle/end of the month especially. It's before the Easter crowds, but starting to warm up.
The mornings can be frosty, but also exquisite.
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.From Alto de Mostelera looking back toward Castrojeriz on March 22, 2022; Intermittent rain, stiff wind, 46F. Shredded my almost useless light poncho, but dried out & happy by Fromista. It was a beautiful, solitary Camino day.
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Well, that's two 'exquisites' on this thread so far, which is very inspirational! Thank you.
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