montyhiker
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What about the Meseta? Is that stretch an option?I'm hoping to walk the 17 km stretch between Carrión de los Condes and Calzadilla de la Cueza under the stars this year. I was hoping for a full or almost full moon, but looking the date that I will probably be on that stretch I'm out of luck in that regard. This is a flat stage with no turns, so I think that it should be perfect for night/early morning walking.
This stretch that I'm talking about is on the Meseta.What about the Meseta? Is that stretch an option?
My plan for the Carrión de los Condes to Calazadilla de la Cueza stretch is to check into a private room and go to sleep early. I'll wake up a few hours before daybreak and start walking. I should reach Calzadilla as the sun is coming up, just in time for breakfast. At least that's the plan!Frankly, I'm tired at night and albergues don't open until 2 pm the next day. I don't want to sleep outside waiting because I've been up all night walking. I live in a dark skies region of the US so I don't need to do that in Spain.
Hi, were there many allerguies open in Hornillos??? ThanksOn my first Camino I woke up early to get an early start because it was very hot. As I was leaving Hontanas where I spent the night a group that had started really early from Hornillos came upon me. The sun was just coming up as we reached the Convent ruins at San Anton. The light at that time of the morning on the ruins was amazing.
The walk from Castrojeriz up to Alto del Mostelares would be perfect for your nightwalk. And yes, it is on the Meseta.What about the Meseta? Is that stretch an option?
Intentionally walked from el Burgo Ranero to Leon during the night to "stargaze"; terrain flat (i.e. on road/asphalt) which allowed for continuous stargazingOk, Monty here. Love starting these threads: I learn so much from the Veteran Camino Pilgrims. Thanks in advance. My question: are there so called “Night Hikes” in certain regions to get out and view/explore the awesome stars and constellations on clear nights? I’ve heard about this a few times. Any information would be appreciated. Buen Camino! 20 days and counting.
Several places, mostly on the Meseta, are very suitable: Out of Hornillos, Castrojeriz, Carrion de los Condes, El Burgo Ranero, they all come to mind. But the most awesome star stargazing I have experienced was when I was piloting a sailing yacht from Bermuda to England across the Atlantic: Complete, total darkness; only me, the sea, the stars (millions), and 150 dolphins playing in front of the boat's bow.Ok, Monty here. Love starting these threads: I learn so much from the Veteran Camino Pilgrims. Thanks in advance. My question: are there so called “Night Hikes” in certain regions to get out and view/explore the awesome stars and constellations on clear nights? I’ve heard about this a few times. Any information would be appreciated. Buen Camino! 20 days and counting.
In 2017 on the Messeta a younger group of walkers slept on one of the haystacks so they could star gaze. Not sure how their night went as I never ran into them again. But I did meet several folk who walked from 2am on the 12 klm stage to the next town to avoid the heat and star gaze at the same time.That sounds intriguing! I might consider doing something like that, maybe even sleeping under the stars (not sure I’m brave enough), and I understand that camping is illegal in Spain except for designated areas, but man, that would be so cool to be able to say that I walked and slept under the stars at the meseta!
I have heard of various pilgrims who walk at night, either on rare occasions to see the stars, or in one case every night on the VDLP in the summer, to avoid walking in the heat during the day. But I haven't heard of organized walks in certain regions with an educational aspect.Ok, Monty here. Love starting these threads: I learn so much from the Veteran Camino Pilgrims. Thanks in advance. My question: are there so called “Night Hikes” in certain regions to get out and view/explore the awesome stars and constellations on clear nights? I’ve heard about this a few times. Any information would be appreciated. Buen Camino! 20 days and counting.
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