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So nice you stayed with Sandra!!!Wes (age 80) and I (age 74) just completed the San Salvador -- with many thanks to all of you who have been posting thoughts and suggestions for the past year! I know there are pilgrims older than we are who can do longer stages than we did, but I wanted to let folks who are concerned about their ability to do this Camino, that there are shorter stages than that followed by most pilgrims, and it was pure joy to be able to walk the Salvador without exhaustion, pain, blisters, etc. We had most afternoons to relax in the wonderful villages and towns, stroll the streets, read, meet local people who were SO warm and generous to us. And each morning we were fresh and ready to walk the steep hills, both up and down, never having to face them when we were already tired.
We walked in nine days as follows:
Leon to Cabanillas (17k), we were the only ones in the albergue that night.
Cabanillas to La Robla (10k), like a lovely rest day.
La Robla to Buiza (15k), again alone in the albergue, a relaxing afternoon.
Buiza to Poladura (9k), great to be able to enjoy the climb that morning.
Poladura to Pajares (15k), again fresh for the climbs.
Pajares to Benduenos (15k), the only ones there, an incredible visit with Sandra.
Benduenos to Pola la Lena (10k) again like a rest day.
Pola la Lena to Mieres (15k)
Mieres to Oviedo (19k)
For those with the time, this was an amazingly wonderful Camino. Next, the Primitivo in spring 2018 -- planning 21 days. We'll be 81 and 75 and I think we'll be able to do it. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who gave us so much good information!
Congratulations, Rita & Wes, well done!! I'm so envious! I've been considering walking the Salvador in about 3 weeks (after time on the Inglés), but have some concerns - I hope you can help... what was the "population" of other walkers? I'm hoping to see more than a couple of folks in the distance. My concern is with walking completely alone since I'm afraid of heights! Narrow paths with drop-offs bother me a lot! BTW I would probably be starting from León on my 73rd birthday...Wes (age 80) and I (age 74) just completed the San Salvador --
Wes (age 80) and I (age 74) just completed the San Salvador -- with many thanks to all of you who have been posting thoughts and suggestions for the past year!
Wes (age 80) and I (age 74) just completed the San Salvador -- with many thanks to all of you who have been posting thoughts and suggestions for the past year! I know there are pilgrims older than we are who can do longer stages than we did, but I wanted to let folks who are concerned about their ability to do this Camino, that there are shorter stages than that followed by most pilgrims, and it was pure joy to be able to walk the Salvador without exhaustion, pain, blisters, etc. We had most afternoons to relax in the wonderful villages and towns, stroll the streets, read, meet local people who were SO warm and generous to us. And each morning we were fresh and ready to walk the steep hills, both up and down, never having to face them when we were already tired.
We walked in nine days as follows:
Leon to Cabanillas (17k), we were the only ones in the albergue that night.
Cabanillas to La Robla (10k), like a lovely rest day.
La Robla to Buiza (15k), again alone in the albergue, a relaxing afternoon.
Buiza to Poladura (9k), great to be able to enjoy the climb that morning.
Poladura to Pajares (15k), again fresh for the climbs.
Pajares to Benduenos (15k), the only ones there, an incredible visit with Sandra.
Benduenos to Pola la Lena (10k) again like a rest day.
Pola la Lena to Mieres (15k)
Mieres to Oviedo (19k)
For those with the time, this was an amazingly wonderful Camino. Next, the Primitivo in spring 2018 -- planning 21 days. We'll be 81 and 75 and I think we'll be able to do it. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who gave us so much good information!
Great! So glad you took the time to enjoy your Camino.Wes (age 80) and I (age 74) just completed the San Salvador -- with many thanks to all of you who have been posting thoughts and suggestions for the past year! I know there are pilgrims older than we are who can do longer stages than we did, but I wanted to let folks who are concerned about their ability to do this Camino, that there are shorter stages than that followed by most pilgrims, and it was pure joy to be able to walk the Salvador without exhaustion, pain, blisters, etc. We had most afternoons to relax in the wonderful villages and towns, stroll the streets, read, meet local people who were SO warm and generous to us. And each morning we were fresh and ready to walk the steep hills, both up and down, never having to face them when we were already tired.
We walked in nine days as follows:
Leon to Cabanillas (17k), we were the only ones in the albergue that night.
Cabanillas to La Robla (10k), like a lovely rest day.
La Robla to Buiza (15k), again alone in the albergue, a relaxing afternoon.
Buiza to Poladura (9k), great to be able to enjoy the climb that morning.
Poladura to Pajares (15k), again fresh for the climbs.
Pajares to Benduenos (15k), the only ones there, an incredible visit with Sandra.
Benduenos to Pola la Lena (10k) again like a rest day.
Pola la Lena to Mieres (15k)
Mieres to Oviedo (19k)
For those with the time, this was an amazingly wonderful Camino. Next, the Primitivo in spring 2018 -- planning 21 days. We'll be 81 and 75 and I think we'll be able to do it. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who gave us so much good information!
Congratulations, Rita & Wes, well done!! I'm so envious! I've been considering walking the Salvador in about 3 weeks (after time on the Inglés), but have some concerns - I hope you can help... what was the "population" of other walkers? I'm hoping to see more than a couple of folks in the distance. My concern is with walking completely alone since I'm afraid of heights! Narrow paths with drop-offs bother me a lot! BTW I would probably be starting from León on my 73rd birthday...Thanks!
Terry
Thank you for the break down. This exactly what I would like to do. Did u find a bar or store in cabanillas? I am 61 and want to do things slower.! How about Sundays in these small places? Appreciate your help.Wes (age 80) and I (age 74) just completed the San Salvador -- with many thanks to all of you who have been posting thoughts and suggestions for the past year! I know there are pilgrims older than we are who can do longer stages than we did, but I wanted to let folks who are concerned about their ability to do this Camino, that there are shorter stages than that followed by most pilgrims, and it was pure joy to be able to walk the Salvador without exhaustion, pain, blisters, etc. We had most afternoons to relax in the wonderful villages and towns, stroll the streets, read, meet local people who were SO warm and generous to us. And each morning we were fresh and ready to walk the steep hills, both up and down, never having to face them when we were already tired.
We walked in nine days as follows:
Leon to Cabanillas (17k), we were the only ones in the albergue that night.
Cabanillas to La Robla (10k), like a lovely rest day.
La Robla to Buiza (15k), again alone in the albergue, a relaxing afternoon.
Buiza to Poladura (9k), great to be able to enjoy the climb that morning.
Poladura to Pajares (15k), again fresh for the climbs.
Pajares to Benduenos (15k), the only ones there, an incredible visit with Sandra.
Benduenos to Pola la Lena (10k) again like a rest day.
Pola la Lena to Mieres (15k)
Mieres to Oviedo (19k)
For those with the time, this was an amazingly wonderful Camino. Next, the Primitivo in spring 2018 -- planning 21 days. We'll be 81 and 75 and I think we'll be able to do it. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who gave us so much good information!
Terry -- There were few pilgrims seen each day, more often none. We started each morning between 7:30 and 7:40 and ended our day between noon and 2:00 depending on the day. We mostly were alone. Leaving Cabanillas, Buiza, and Benduenos when there were no other pilgrims in the albergues meant that we were way ahead of the folks starting in the usual places that morning (Leon, La Robla, Pajares). But we met wonderful pilgrims in the other albergues, mostly from Spain, a group from Poland, none from the USA (!) who arrived after us and were all delightful.
There are lots of steep narrow paths but not with drop offs (that I can remember -- anyone want to correct me on that?).
Thank you Laurie for sharing. What an amazing guide. Heading off tomorrow!Hi, Dawn,
There is no bar or store in Cabanillas. Ender's guide is really the best source for info on places to stay, shop, etc, and how to break things down into stages. He gives a plan for people who want to break the 120 km into 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 stages. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B61VvtkuNOwEMXpaM280YWtTTXM/view?pref=2&pli=1.
On Sundays in the small towns, the bars are likely to be open, at least through lunch, because Sunday is one of their busiest days. But they are not likely to open at the crack of dawn for pilgrims! Buen camino, Laurie
Congratulations, Rita & Wes, well done!! I'm so envious! I've been considering walking the Salvador in about 3 weeks (after time on the Inglés), but have some concerns - I hope you can help... what was the "population" of other walkers? I'm hoping to see more than a couple of folks in the distance. My concern is with walking completely alone since I'm afraid of heights! Narrow paths with drop-offs bother me a lot! BTW I would probably be starting from León on my 73rd birthday...Thanks!
Terry
Wes (age 80) and I (age 74) just completed the San Salvador -- with many thanks to all of you who have been posting thoughts and suggestions for the past year! I know there are pilgrims older than we are who can do longer stages than we did, but I wanted to let folks who are concerned about their ability to do this Camino, that there are shorter stages than that followed by most pilgrims, and it was pure joy to be able to walk the Salvador without exhaustion, pain, blisters, etc. We had most afternoons to relax in the wonderful villages and towns, stroll the streets, read, meet local people who were SO warm and generous to us. And each morning we were fresh and ready to walk the steep hills, both up and down, never having to face them when we were already tired.
We walked in nine days as follows:
Leon to Cabanillas (17k), we were the only ones in the albergue that night.
Cabanillas to La Robla (10k), like a lovely rest day.
La Robla to Buiza (15k), again alone in the albergue, a relaxing afternoon.
Buiza to Poladura (9k), great to be able to enjoy the climb that morning.
Poladura to Pajares (15k), again fresh for the climbs.
Pajares to Benduenos (15k), the only ones there, an incredible visit with Sandra.
Benduenos to Pola la Lena (10k) again like a rest day.
Pola la Lena to Mieres (15k)
Mieres to Oviedo (19k)
For those with the time, this was an amazingly wonderful Camino. Next, the Primitivo in spring 2018 -- planning 21 days. We'll be 81 and 75 and I think we'll be able to do it. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who gave us so much good information!
Hello RitajFor those with the time, this was an amazingly wonderful Camino. Next, the Primitivo in spring 2018 -- planning 21 days. We'll be 81 and 75 and I think we'll be able to do it. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who gave us so much good information!
Hello Ritaj
Have been thinking about Camino del Salvador and now realise I fit nicely into this section, as I am celebrating being 75.
I was worried about
1. Walking shoes or boots - I hope I will walk Pamplona to Leon as a sort of preparation and prefer my walking shoes. I did see a film made by Magwood and she is wearing shoes.
2. Fog on the highest section - I would probably want to turn around in fog and then might get lost retracing my steps.
3. One or two photos I have seen appear to show a rocky section very near an edge.
Obviously snow on the high passes would put me off entirely.
Anyway I think I will try to start from Leon on Sat 11th May.
Any responses would be welcome.
Ena
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