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[QUOTE="Kiwi-family, post: 115474, member: 16139"] Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to either comment on this thread (or any of the other one where I am soliciting information) or send me a PM. I really appreciate what each person has added to the conversation. I had an uncomfortable moment in this thread when I thought a responder was criticised too harshly, but complete graciousness on her part has won the day. There does seem to be a range of opinions - from "this is a completely bad idea" to "there are risks but they are not insurmountable if you plan accordingly". Some suggestions I have heard and understand (for example - don't walk 8km, but take a complete rest day) - but will respectfully ignore in the sense that those very short days are essential to keep the days either side of them below 20 or so km. (I will, at the same time, take the advice and allow for some complete rest days.) Other issues raised I am following up - so far it seems (according to medical expertise I have consulted) that there is little danger in allowing children to walk a long distance, so long as you listen to their bodies' needs. The balance seems to be swinging in favour of leaving the younger girls at home (and maybe doing another walk with them in a few years) and going with just the boys now - 11/12 years old this year or 12/13 next year. This makes the adult/child ratio quite acceptable in my mind (remember I'm used to dragging eight kids with me wherever I go - and actually I would consider 12/13 year olds to be young adults rather than children!) Which route remains a question. The sensible option is clearly to start further back the Frances towards Le Puy and stay on that route. I'm not known for my sensibilities and a number of PMs have allowed me to think it would not be foolish to consider the other northern routes (although equal numbers advise against). The Via de la Plata is ruled out (in spite of its historical interest) due to long sections without accommodation. Bordeaux to Santiago still holds appeal, but many have reiterated how hard it is (that said, we did not find the climb to O'Cebreiro to be difficult, but I understand it is not a fair comparison)....so I'm tending against it (although the boys would love to swim in the sea!) Frances/Salvador/Primitivo/Frances/Finisterre still has a question mark hanging over it. Thanks for your assistance in making the decision. [/QUOTE]
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