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Dates are flexible - I am considering doing the camino Frances from the start heading all the way to the Atlantic towards the end of June and I was wondering if anyone fancies a walking buddy - I'm very outgoing and im not overly used to be being on my own much in life. I am finding my biggest hurdle to commit to getting on the road is the thoughts that I'll be alone. I know at times once I get going having my own space and time to reflect will be amazing and im not looking someone to hold my hand just it would be nice to do the journey with someone and to know I have someone around me
 
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Don't worry, you will find all the walking buddies that you want during the summer on the Camino. I don't think that it's a good idea to commit to walking with someone that you don't even know. On the Camino you can walk with others or alone, depending on your mood of the day.
 
Welcome to the forum, Rongil; it's good to have you here.

You can count on making friends quickly on Camino, if you choose to do so. You won't be alone unless you wish to be. It is surprisingly quick and easy for those who wish to do so to make warm connections with others; after all there are terrific commonalities among pilgrims, and many are so very willing to being open to others around them.

I think that those who have the most difficulty connecting with others are those who are so introverted and painfully shy that it is harder for them to try and make friends than it is to deal with the discomfort of feeling lonely. Others prefer to be more to themselves and like it that way. Others flitter back and forth between embracing alone time, and then becoming actively social as the need arrives.

In other words, until you are on Camino it is a bit difficult to imagine how easy it is to not be alone and lonely.

The Camino Provides. And that applies to social needs and connections as well.
 
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Being on your own for more than an hour, on the CF in June..........might be hard to pull off
Plenty of buddies out there ........... looking for buddies along the way........
 
Well, you won't be alone alone - not at that time of the year.
One question I'll gently pose (and it's one that you don't need to answer publicly, just to yourself) is whether you're using extroversion as anesthetic. If so, you'll be in for a challenge - it's the best possible challenge, but definitely not easy - as Robert has mentioned in another thread:
 
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In June you will be begging to be alone after a while.

Buen Camino !
 
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One question I'll gently pose...is whether you're using extroversion as anesthetic. If so, you'll be in for a challenge - it's the best possible challenge, ...
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And if so - that's the best the Camino can offer to you!!!
Take time and space so your inner self can speak to yourself.

Don't worry. Feel and embrace!
 
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You are so blessed to have the opportunity to go and to have a sense of adventure. Do not worry about going solo. I went solo and loved it, and had some wonderful times with others. Carpe diem!
 
I agree with above advice. I would not arrange to walk with a complete stranger. You can't possibly know their speed of hiking, compatibility, personality, etc. As you walk and find your pace, you will meet others on the route who are also about your pace. You will see them most days and you will find some who are compatible and fun. After jockeying for a few days meeting various folks, I fell in with a French family (two sisters and younger brother) who included me for the next 16 days. We are still in touch. The camino does provide. We each brought strengths / skills to the team. Relax and go with it.
 
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I can appreciate that. I'm not going then, but have done it twice now. You'll meet lots of people, and plenty of them also walking alone who'll be delighted to have your company. Also - there were four of us and we met two separate 'singles' who joined us. It was wonderful! Buen camino!
 
I start walking May 7, and also going to Muxia and Fisterre, maybe too soon for your timing but am open to walking together. And if the time comes that privacy is preferred, that is ok too.
 
You will meet some great people. Priority is the same pace, or just meet up at the end of the day. I so called walked alone but there was always someone I passed or they overtook me.
 
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