Hi everyone
This will be my first Camino & I'm after some advice.
I have 3 weeks to ground myself on a walk before spending another 3 weeks, travelling Barcelona, Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada. (incl. Salamanca, Toledo, Montserrat) via train/bus etc.
I have considered the routes Camino del Norte and Camino Frances.
Have read advice, forums etc and feel the need to reach out for insight/advice. I feel a need to reconnect to the earth and to myself. (not a religious pilgrimage)
Walking from beginning of Sept 2015
This may have relevance for people with advice:
I can't speak spanish (although trying to learn basic spanish at the moment!)
I will be walking alone. I've been a traveller/backpacker for quite a few years (I finished many years ago),
& mostly travelled/planned using a lonely planet guide book (before the internet, I know y'all must be shocked!) and I've never done anything like this.
My fitness is poor, which I am starting to work on now.
To do this the 'one time' - I would appreciate insights as to which route would be a good choice for me!
I love to amble, soak up culture, village life and scenic routes, observing the simplicity of all things,
totally enjoy hidden historical treasures, I feel great near the sea (hence the temptation for the north walk) but if making this trip once (?) is the best route the Camino Frances, starting my journey e.g. Logrono?
If necessary due to circumstance/time I can catch a bus (not to proud to walk every step!)
Sorry for essay & thanks for any advice,
Cat
This will be my first Camino & I'm after some advice.
I have 3 weeks to ground myself on a walk before spending another 3 weeks, travelling Barcelona, Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada. (incl. Salamanca, Toledo, Montserrat) via train/bus etc.
I have considered the routes Camino del Norte and Camino Frances.
Have read advice, forums etc and feel the need to reach out for insight/advice. I feel a need to reconnect to the earth and to myself. (not a religious pilgrimage)
Walking from beginning of Sept 2015
This may have relevance for people with advice:
I can't speak spanish (although trying to learn basic spanish at the moment!)
I will be walking alone. I've been a traveller/backpacker for quite a few years (I finished many years ago),
& mostly travelled/planned using a lonely planet guide book (before the internet, I know y'all must be shocked!) and I've never done anything like this.
My fitness is poor, which I am starting to work on now.
To do this the 'one time' - I would appreciate insights as to which route would be a good choice for me!
I love to amble, soak up culture, village life and scenic routes, observing the simplicity of all things,
totally enjoy hidden historical treasures, I feel great near the sea (hence the temptation for the north walk) but if making this trip once (?) is the best route the Camino Frances, starting my journey e.g. Logrono?
If necessary due to circumstance/time I can catch a bus (not to proud to walk every step!)
Sorry for essay & thanks for any advice,
Cat