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- May/June 2016
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There are many of us on the forum who would claim the exact opposite - the meseta is our favourite part!The "meseta" between Burgos and Leon is not very appealing compared to the rest of the Camino.
Yes some would be attracted to this "flat plains" of central Spain. If considering to skip stages, IMHO, one does not have to walk the entire monotony section (some 10 days) to experience what this plateau has to offer. I enjoyed this part though as it gave me a break in intensity. But, i had ample time to complete the Camino.There are many of us on the forum who would claim the exact opposite - the meseta is our favourite part!
i am leaving from SJPP on May 25th and only have 3 weeks to arrive at Santiago.. Is there a way, and a section that would be better to miss to sort of fast track a bit? I would love to do it all, but not this trip.
My daughters and I intend taking our Camino in August/September and have 25 days. We have opted to hire bicycles to travel from Logrono to Leon. This will be 5 days cycling over 13 days walking. this could be an option for you. We are using a company called Nava Rent (nava-rent.es). The rental is €150 per person and they supply helmets, panniers, repair kit etc.i am leaving from SJPP on May 25th and only have 3 weeks to arrive at Santiago.. Is there a way, and a section that would be better to miss to sort of fast track a bit? I would love to do it all, but not this trip.
I,d have to disagree...even though my journey has yet begun and have yet to have walked the Camino, Santiago is what it is all about.!Don't skip!!
Making friends is the best part.
Walk 3 weeks stop then come back another time and walk the rest.
It's not all about reaching Santiago
one does not have to walk the entire monotony section (some 10 days) to experience what this plateau has to offer.
I,d have to disagree...even though my journey has yet begun and have yet to have walked the Camino, Santiago is what it is all about.!
i am leaving from SJPP on May 25th and only have 3 weeks to arrive at Santiago.. Is there a way, and a section that would be better to miss to sort of fast track a bit? I would love to do it all, but not this trip.
I didn't find it as monotonous as I thought/heard it was going to be. (though I was too early for any wildflowers or crops in bloom) Each day has a varied terrain. And there are hills, just not the killer kind. I try to think of what walking day was my favorite on the meseta and it just might be Hornillos del Camino to Castrojerez. But ask me tomorrow and I might answer different!!Maybe bus/taxi past the Meseta?...the landscape is rather monotonous.
Wow didn't think ones own personal opinion would strike such a cord. Is Santiago not the goal! "For me" I have say yes... no matter where one starts!You are wrong,
When in Spain the Spanish will tell you Muxia is the finish,
And please don't say St JPdP is the start Rupe because someone might just commence in Paris or Leon or Le Puy [ notice these are all in France ] or Belgium , Austria or Geneva.
My reminder t/shirt only has Ronscavalles to Santiago , all Spanish towns/villages.
Walk it first mate and then disagree/agree with Frasert
Not meant to disparage the Meseta. It does offer a unique walking experience compared to the rest of the Camino. The context here is how to "shorten the walk" due to time constraints. One suggestion is to walk fewer stages in the Meseta to gain upto a week, perhaps enough time to complete the rest.That plateau (aka the meseta) offers (much) more that what it may seem at first sight but, many times, to discover it you have look further than that first sight. First sight may be monotony but you can look beyond it and, if you have eyes to see and ears to hear, you'll discover that you are offered (much) more than what you thought at first sight. Of course, even discovering all what it has to offer, it may not be your cup of tea...
Wow didn't think ones own personal opinion would strike such a cord. Is Santiago not the goal! "For me" I have say yes... no matter where one starts!
Thank you I like this idea!My daughters and I intend taking our Camino in August/September and have 25 days. We have opted to hire bicycles to travel from Logrono to Leon. This will be 5 days cycling over 13 days walking. this could be an option for you. We are using a company called Nava Rent (nava-rent.es). The rental is €150 per person and they supply helmets, panniers, repair kit etc.
Thank you ! I am learning a lot about the passion for this quest...I appreciate your understanding of my question.Not meant to disparage the Meseta. It does offer a unique walking experience compared to the rest of the Camino. The context here is how to "shorten the walk" due to time constraints. One suggestion is to walk fewer stages in the Meseta to gain upto a week, perhaps enough time to complete the rest.
Sorry YOUR original response to MY opinion makes it sound like one has to walk the Camino to have an opinion!Yes Rupe Santiago is the goal of 80%, thats where they finish
However you originally said Santiago was what it was" all about"
That is a very different thing
You will find most spend a day or two in Santiago yet have spent 30-40 days on the Camino
I,d have to disagree...even though my journey has yet begun and have yet to have walked the Camino, Santiago is what it is all about.!
Wow didn't think ones own personal opinion would strike such a cord. Is Santiago not the goal! "For me" I have say yes... no matter where one starts!
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