Abigail Kelly
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When those people (the labelers) can write me a check for wages and give me 6 weeks off at a time, then they can make sure I do my camino in one fell swoop just like they like it. Until then - tough beans to them!!!I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
Thanks Barry, I might just take you up on that during the week. What stage did you start at?Hi, Abigail. I did the Camino Frances in stages and am in Ireland too. If you want to chat, send me a message and I'll help in any way I can.
Hi Mysticl, I just checked that out. It looks a lot like Ireland judging by the photos. Think from sjpp its 24 km. That not badI' recommend starting in Roncesvalles and just walk til you have to stop ...then make your way home .... If you walk again you can start where you left off .... It is quite a pretty stretch and quite a varied experience as well. Lots of folks do the Camino in stages especially if they live close enough that travel isn't such a huge expense. Lots of Germans for instance walk 2 weeks at a time and return year after year til done ... Then they start againyou could actually start where ever you like, even St Jean pied de port in France but with only 10 days I think starting after the mountain crossing would give you a better feel for the Camino as a whole. There is no official start really just do what feels right ...
You must be reading the wrong threads! I haven't been reading about people being labeled for only doing part of the Camino.Hi guy's I am new to this site. In the last couple of years I have lost a lot of people including my mother. My aim always is to walk the Camino. I don't have a lot of time on this my first time (ten days); So far my options that I see to walk over the 100k is, Sarria-Santiago or Ferrol- Santiago.
I really want to try and avoid lots of people as I don't want to do the tourist thing. I will be travelling from Ireland. I have travelled solo a good few years ago thru Asia and I did the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas solo. I met people along the way which was great but it was a small bunch and we clicked. I am female, if anyone has any suggestions on routes that I could take I would really really appreciate it. I plan to leave in 6 weeks time. I am one of these people that don't spend months planning but kind of jump in when the time is right.. thanks guys for all help.
I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
Hola, Abigail,Hi guy's I am new to this site. In the last couple of years I have lost a lot of people including my mother. My aim always is to walk the Camino. I don't have a lot of time on this my first time (ten days); So far my options that I see to walk over the 100k is, Sarria-Santiago or Ferrol- Santiago.
I really want to try and avoid lots of people as I don't want to do the tourist thing. I will be travelling from Ireland. I have travelled solo a good few years ago thru Asia and I did the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas solo. I met people along the way which was great but it was a small bunch and we clicked. I am female, if anyone has any suggestions on routes that I could take I would really really appreciate it. I plan to leave in 6 weeks time. I am one of these people that don't spend months planning but kind of jump in when the time is right.. thanks guys for all help.
I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
It's not how far you walk. It's about the walk. Some people loose sight of the purpose of walking the caminos.Hi guy's I am new to this site. In the last couple of years I have lost a lot of people including my mother. My aim always is to walk the Camino. I don't have a lot of time on this my first time (ten days); So far my options that I see to walk over the 100k is, Sarria-Santiago or Ferrol- Santiago.
I really want to try and avoid lots of people as I don't want to do the tourist thing. I will be travelling from Ireland. I have travelled solo a good few years ago thru Asia and I did the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas solo. I met people along the way which was great but it was a small bunch and we clicked. I am female, if anyone has any suggestions on routes that I could take I would really really appreciate it. I plan to leave in 6 weeks time. I am one of these people that don't spend months planning but kind of jump in when the time is right.. thanks guys for all help.
I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
Hi guy's I am new to this site. In the last couple of years I have lost a lot of people including my mother. My aim always is to walk the Camino. I don't have a lot of time on this my first time (ten days); So far my options that I see to walk over the 100k is, Sarria-Santiago or Ferrol- Santiago.
I really want to try and avoid lots of people as I don't want to do the tourist thing. I will be travelling from Ireland. I have travelled solo a good few years ago thru Asia and I did the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas solo. I met people along the way which was great but it was a small bunch and we clicked. I am female, if anyone has any suggestions on routes that I could take I would really really appreciate it. I plan to leave in 6 weeks time. I am one of these people that don't spend months planning but kind of jump in when the time is right.. thanks guys for all help.
I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
Hi guy's I am new to this site. In the last couple of years I have lost a lot of people including my mother. My aim always is to walk the Camino. I don't have a lot of time on this my first time (ten days); So far my options that I see to walk over the 100k is, Sarria-Santiago or Ferrol- Santiago.
I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
It's not how far you walk. It's about the walk. Some people loose sight of the purpose of walking the caminos.
I have walked the English, Ferrol to Santiago route and the Portuguese, Porto to Santiago. With the time you have the English is a good choice but a tough walk. You might consider the Portuguese, Tui to Santiago. It's as long, easier to walk, and has way more food and lodging options.
Remember the Pope has declared 2016 a holly year. The caminos will be heavily traveled this year. Buen Camino
Happy Trails
Hi I walked alone in September from Ponferrada in ten days easily Buen Camino!Hi guy's I am new to this site. In the last couple of years I have lost a lot of people including my mother. My aim always is to walk the Camino. I don't have a lot of time on this my first time (ten days); So far my options that I see to walk over the 100k is, Sarria-Santiago or Ferrol- Santiago.
I really want to try and avoid lots of people as I don't want to do the tourist thing. I will be travelling from Ireland. I have travelled solo a good few years ago thru Asia and I did the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas solo. I met people along the way which was great but it was a small bunch and we clicked. I am female, if anyone has any suggestions on routes that I could take I would really really appreciate it. I plan to leave in 6 weeks time. I am one of these people that don't spend months planning but kind of jump in when the time is right.. thanks guys for all help.
I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
If you want solitude, then stay away from the Frances. That said, the last 100k are going to be more crowded on any route. You didn't say if you had 10 days to walk, or 10 days including getting there. Also, you don't say what kind of walker you are (I'm 69 and stay away from +30k days).
I did part of the Portuguese from Barcelos last year for 8 days walking and it was wonderful.
Buen Camino.
Hi Maraja, that you for that information. I am not sure yet once I go if I will return. That could all change when I get there of course. It is just that I have a bucket list ha ha... and I really want to go back to the Himalayas at some point and so on. I think it is a privilege to fulfil a dream even if it is just a small part of many dreamsHi Abigail
Having done the Camino from St Jean to Los Arcos in 2015 We are now planning to resume our walk on 24th April hoping t get to Burgos this time ..we don't have 6 weeks to complete The Way .We flew from Dublin to Biarritz then Taxi to St Jean walked to Orrisan where we stayed overnight before crossing the Pyrenees to Rossaveilles.met some great people along the way..I don't think there is any necessity to plan too much as there are lots of places to stay en route..
Good luck Buen Camino
Thank you Mysticl, all taken on boardI' recommend starting in Roncesvalles and just walk til you have to stop ...then make your way home .... If you walk again you can start where you left off .... It is quite a pretty stretch and quite a varied experience as well. Lots of folks do the Camino in stages especially if they live close enough that travel isn't such a huge expense. Lots of Germans for instance walk 2 weeks at a time and return year after year til done ... Then they start againyou could actually start where ever you like, even St Jean pied de port in France but with only 10 days I think starting after the mountain crossing would give you a better feel for the Camino as a whole. There is no official start really just do what feels right ...
Hola, Abigail,
I have to second @trecile about labeling those walking in stages. Maybe you mixed it up with so-called "tourigrinos", walking 100km (Compostela requirement) with day-packs or even busing/taxing along the Camino. But who are we to judge...
Back to your OP. There are at least four more routes for 10 days than Camino Frances from Sarria or Camino Ingles. That is if you really want to finish your walk/pilgrimage/trek in SdC.:
- Camino Invierno from Ponferrada (maybe a bit too long, but you can start in Monforte de Lemos for 100km requirement)
- Camino Primitivo from Oviedo (same as above and/if you start in Lugo)
- Camino Sanabres from Zamora (same as above and/if you start in Ourense)
- Caminho Portugues from Porto (240km, that's ideal).
Use Search function or dip into forum sections dedicated to different Caminos (scroll down on main page) and you'll find many useful info. Also:
http://www.gronze.com/
http://www.mundicamino.com/
http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/
...and many more. Don't hesitate to ask further question.
Thank you so much for this information
Ultreia!
Thank you Mike for your thoughts will check it outHola Abigail - you start your pilgrimage when you leave home. Where you start walking is up to you. If you are intending to return; next year; 2020; 2025 or when ever then maybe starting in St Jean (this is what I am aiming to do next year - May 2017. I have cycled from Pamplona to Santiago) and walk as far as you can in the given days. But I would recommend not trying to go too far; walk within yourself.
If, however, your current thinking is that you will not be returning to the Camino then maybe starting somewhere around O'Cebreiro and taking it easy; one day at a time; you can reach Santiago in plenty of time and even have time to do the tourist run (by coach) to Finisterra/Fisterra.
I think you said you wanted to avoid the crowds, well unfortunately the Camino Frances is often crowded - it just depends upon when you walk. So it's your decision, buen Camino.
Hi Stephen, I will have about 7 to 8 days to walk. What kind of walker am I ;;;;.... I am ok, I go for a power walk every day and cycle a lot. Not a racing bike lol.If you want solitude, then stay away from the Frances. That said, the last 100k are going to be more crowded on any route. You didn't say if you had 10 days to walk, or 10 days including getting there. Also, you don't say what kind of walker you are (I'm 69 and stay away from +30k days).
I did part of the Portuguese from Barcelos last year for 8 days walking and it was wonderful.
Buen Camino.
This is one of those things that is talked about by people before or after their Camino more than it ever is on the actual Camino. No one really cares whether or not another Peregrino is walking from Saria or doing it in legs or just spending a few days walking in a location convenient to them. Except to feel some sadness when they have to go, that is. Also, if you want to walk alone on the Frances, starting in Roncesvalles or SJPP or Saria or wherever, you can. It is just a matter of what you put out there.Hi guy's I am new to this site. In the last couple of years I have lost a lot of people including my mother. My aim always is to walk the Camino. I don't have a lot of time on this my first time (ten days); So far my options that I see to walk over the 100k is, Sarria-Santiago or Ferrol- Santiago.
I really want to try and avoid lots of people as I don't want to do the tourist thing. I will be travelling from Ireland. I have travelled solo a good few years ago thru Asia and I did the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas solo. I met people along the way which was great but it was a small bunch and we clicked. I am female, if anyone has any suggestions on routes that I could take I would really really appreciate it. I plan to leave in 6 weeks time. I am one of these people that don't spend months planning but kind of jump in when the time is right.. thanks guys for all help.
I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
Thanks David, I will check out PamplonaGreetings from Dublin, @Abigail Kelly
If you are looking for accurate info and tips, you are in the right place.
Walking from say, Pamplona for a week to 10 days is nice.
Let us all know what you choose!
Buen Camino
David
Hi Jayne, thanks for that. I have a back pack that I bought in the states when I left to do Aisa. It's to big for this trip. I was actually thinking today, I rem when I was doing the Himalayas I got rid of a huge amount of stuff along the trek. I am now seriously thinking 3 light changes of clothes, toothbrush, paste, soap bare necessities lol. I have to be careful of weight as I had a problem with my foot 6 mts ago from power walking and heavy weight brings it onHey Abigail, regarding the backpacks my husband (5'8") used an OSPREY Stratos 36 and I (5') used a GREGORY Sage 35. Try on a lot of backpacks at various stores as you can asked many questions of the sales people. Some of them have more experience backpacking and can be really helpful. I think you have to keep telling yourself "less is better" when you're packing your stuff. A big part of the camino is simplicity and it begins before you leave your home. Even tho I left home with 14# I still got rid of stuff along the way. Buen camino!
If you decide to start in Pamplona, or even St Jean, check out Pensión Corazón Puro. They will pick you up at the train or bus station, take you to their place feed you dinner, then breakfast the next morning. Then, if you are going to St Jean, they will drive you there in the morning. I have already made a reservation with them for August.Thanks David, I will check out Pamplona
Hi Jayne, thanks for that. I have a back pack that I bought in the states when I left to do Aisa. It's to big for this trip. I was actually thinking today, I rem when I was doing the Himalayas I got rid of a huge amount of stuff along the trek. I am now seriously thinking 3 light changes of clothes, toothbrush, paste, soap bare necessities lol. I have to be careful of weight as I had a problem with my foot 6 mts ago from power walking and heavy weight brings it on
Hi, AbigailThanks Barry, I might just take you up on that during the week. What stage did you start at?
3 changes of clothes? Try 2: one you wear while the other is drying, and something cor bedtime, unelss sleeping eith tomorrw's clothese is ok, and rain& cold extras.Hi Jayne, thanks for that. I have a back pack that I bought in the states when I left to do Aisa. It's to big for this trip. I was actually thinking today, I rem when I was doing the Himalayas I got rid of a huge amount of stuff along the trek. I am now seriously thinking 3 light changes of clothes, toothbrush, paste, soap bare necessities lol. I have to be careful of weight as I had a problem with my foot 6 mts ago from power walking and heavy weight brings it on
Hi guy's I am new to this site. In the last couple of years I have lost a lot of people including my mother. My aim always is to walk the Camino. I don't have a lot of time on this my first time (ten days); So far my options that I see to walk over the 100k is, Sarria-Santiago or Ferrol- Santiago.
I really want to try and avoid lots of people as I don't want to do the tourist thing. I will be travelling from Ireland. I have travelled solo a good few years ago thru Asia and I did the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas solo. I met people along the way which was great but it was a small bunch and we clicked. I am female, if anyone has any suggestions on routes that I could take I would really really appreciate it. I plan to leave in 6 weeks time. I am one of these people that don't spend months planning but kind of jump in when the time is right.. thanks guys for all help.
I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
I think I am going to go the English way after weighing every thing upI am also thinking that I have about 10 days this summer and feel the English way is the route for me as I will have time to start and finish one path. We each have to do our own journey
Hi AbigailHi Maraja, that you for that information. I am not sure yet once I go if I will return. That could all change when I get there of course. It is just that I have a bucket list ha ha... and I really want to go back to the Himalayas at some point and so on. I think it is a privilege to fulfil a dream even if it is just a small part of many dreams.. There is something about St. James in Santiago that is drawing me there, don't know what. I am going to look at what everyone suggested here and make up my mind in the next week. Out of curiousity, what kind of back pack did you guy's use? I want to keep as light as possible as I get a problem with my foot sometimes from carrying to much weight.
Wow! 25kg packs! And with just the bare necessities. Just thinking about that weight my back hurts. Even 25 pounds would be about twice as much as is typically carried (8-10kg max).Hi Abigail
We carried packs weighing about 25kgs (Osprey )with just the bare necessities ie 2 changes of clothes ,sleeping bag liner ,4 pairs of lambs wool socks,rain poncho rainproof trousers,flip flops,basic toiletries,microfibres towel.
There are companies who will transport your pack to the next stage of the camino(Jacko trans) for a fee .
As somebody has already commented your Camino is personal to you.It doesn't matter where you begin or end.I am sure you will your way.
Go n'eiri an bothar leat.
Buen Camino
what a relief!Oops Abigail That should be 25litres. About 10 kg max
Think this is going to be my choice alsoI am also thinking that I have about 10 days this summer and feel the English way is the route for me as I will have time to start and finish one path. We each have to do our own journey
Hi guy's I am new to this site. In the last couple of years I have lost a lot of people including my mother. My aim always is to walk the Camino. I don't have a lot of time on this my first time (ten days); So far my options that I see to walk over the 100k is, Sarria-Santiago or Ferrol- Santiago.
I really want to try and avoid lots of people as I don't want to do the tourist thing. I will be travelling from Ireland. I have travelled solo a good few years ago thru Asia and I did the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas solo. I met people along the way which was great but it was a small bunch and we clicked. I am female, if anyone has any suggestions on routes that I could take I would really really appreciate it. I plan to leave in 6 weeks time. I am one of these people that don't spend months planning but kind of jump in when the time is right.. thanks guys for all help.
I have read so much on this web site about the labels that people are getting for not doing the whole pilgrimage that is so sad really
We stayed here and it remains one of the highlights of our trip. Wonderful people ... had a delicious communal meal too, I still remember the garlic soup ... one of the best meals we had on the Camino. Highly recommended. They speak several languages as well including HungarianIf you decide to start in Pamplona, or even St Jean, check out Pensión Corazón Puro. They will pick you up at the train or bus station, take you to their place feed you dinner, then breakfast the next morning. Then, if you are going to St Jean, they will drive you there in the morning. I have already made a reservation with them for August.
http://www.corazonpuro.es/Enghome.html
Hi AbigailHi guy's from Ireland any suggestions on cheap enough flights from Dublin to Santiago? Is Aer Lingus the most promising regarding how long the flight is. It is the only one that I can find that fly direct. Leaving next month in May ... thanks guys
I walked the Camino Ingles for a week in early spring. The weather glorious, the camino kind, although sometimes a little challenging, for an oldie unfit sedentary person like me it was everything and surprisingly more than I'd anticipated. Buen Camino!I am also thinking that I have about 10 days this summer and feel the English way is the route for me as I will have time to start and finish one path. We each have to do our own journey
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