Hiya,
Well after seeing The Way i can't get this out of my head and so I've decided to do Leon to Santiago in the first 2 weeks of September. From what i've read, it seems that 2 weeks should suffice, tho i'm planning to take a little longer, maybe an extra 2 days to rest when necessary. As i've never done this before, do you think that 16 - 17 days should suffice? Although everybody seem to thing that 20-25km a day is achievable, I'm afraid that I will collaps after the first day. I'm not overweight or anything, 32 and used to be quite fit... not so much lately as I seem to always find a chair to rest on. With this in mind, please let me know what you think.
I'm planning to fly to Madrid and then take the train to Leon. I understand that this is the best option...
Also, I'm planning on travelling alone and I understand that although generally safe, as a solo woman I might run into problems here and there. Is this route busy in September? Presumably I'll be able to join a group or just walk behind people and so eliminating all risks?
In terms of weather, how hot is it in September?
Any other tips are most welcomed
Thank you xx
Well after seeing The Way i can't get this out of my head and so I've decided to do Leon to Santiago in the first 2 weeks of September. From what i've read, it seems that 2 weeks should suffice, tho i'm planning to take a little longer, maybe an extra 2 days to rest when necessary. As i've never done this before, do you think that 16 - 17 days should suffice? Although everybody seem to thing that 20-25km a day is achievable, I'm afraid that I will collaps after the first day. I'm not overweight or anything, 32 and used to be quite fit... not so much lately as I seem to always find a chair to rest on. With this in mind, please let me know what you think.
I'm planning to fly to Madrid and then take the train to Leon. I understand that this is the best option...
Also, I'm planning on travelling alone and I understand that although generally safe, as a solo woman I might run into problems here and there. Is this route busy in September? Presumably I'll be able to join a group or just walk behind people and so eliminating all risks?
In terms of weather, how hot is it in September?
Any other tips are most welcomed
Thank you xx