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And what are your preferred/nicest stretches of the Camino Frances from there not to be missed in your experiences?
Thanks a lot for sharing
I could write a book! See these blog posts for 10 years of personal favorites.
Happy planning and Buen camino!
If you ask 100 people I guess you will get 100 different answers. I found all of it wonderful. Even Galicia, which I swear is a lost Irish province, thanks to the rain. However the part of the CF that I have very fond memories of is the Meseta. I loved the gently flowing landscape that stretched all the way to the horizon, the sunrises, the wind turbines in the distance and the very easy walking. At times I felt totally alone in a beautiful and bountiful landscape but never lonely.
Every time I think of a favourite place... I remember another. I loved the area out of Burgos... but loved from Leon also... and Galicia (also reminded me of Devon) And the pyrenees in the spring? You see... it's impossible
Are there things that you really love? History, open spaces, or forests? Maybe that could help narrow the choices
Thank you : ) funny rolling eyes : ) )
What I really love is Nature - capital letter... so except for the Ocean first place - reason why first Camino was del Norte
it doesn't really matter if forest, flat, climb, challenging ... changes of landscape are great ... long meditative stretches also ok
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Considering the gems you offer here Margaret, perhaps you should write a book.I could write a book! See these blog posts for 10 years of personal favorites.
Happy planning and Buen camino!
Hi, love to walk over the mountains.Hello,
From el Camino del Ebro I will reach el Camino Frances in Logrono very beginning of April this year.
Was wondering if there will be many walking pilgrims already? (what is many?)
And what are your preferred/nicest stretches of the Camino Frances from there not to be missed in your experiences?
Thanks a lot for sharing
I can't subscribe to your blogs or bring up your website. HelpI could write a book! See these blog posts for 10 years of personal favorites.
Happy planning and Buen camino!
If you ask 100 people I guess you will get 100 different answers. I found all of it wonderful. Even Galicia, which I swear is a lost Irish province, thanks to the rain. However the part of the CF that I have very fond memories of is the Meseta. I loved the gently flowing landscape that stretched all the way to the horizon, the sunrises, the wind turbines in the distance and the very easy walking. At times I felt totally alone in a beautiful and bountiful landscape but never lonely.
When are the heaviest pollen seasons? I walked the CF from St. Jean this past Sept/Oct and five days in, came down with acute bronchitis that lasted the whole trip and it continued for two months after my return to Victoria, BC. Fortunately, the Camino angels were there to get me through it….walked into Santiago on the 37th day.As you like nature and others have written of specific landscapes I would mention the fauna of the Camino, unexpected to me and an absolute delight. At that time of the year the almond trees will be in blossom and from Logrono onwards you will be accompanied every step, except in cities by the sound of cuckoos and the sight of myriad small birds flying just ahead of you in the hedges, as well as the statuesque cranes making their nests on every church tower, pylon, telegraph pole and tall chimney that takes their fancy. A couple of miles after Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos, if you are lucky, you will see a group of Bustards (and yes, I have spelled it correctly) in the fields to the left towards the rail tracks. I assume they were reintroduced to the area, as they have been here in the UK. Also listen out for the awesome sound of mating frogs. If you are from the US or Australia this might not be a big deal for you but they are four times bigger than those here in the UK and make a noise that reflects their size.
I could write a book!
The sound of frogs make me sleep like a baby.As you like nature and others have written of specific landscapes I would mention the fauna of the Camino, unexpected to me and an absolute delight. At that time of the year the almond trees will be in blossom and from Logrono onwards you will be accompanied every step, except in cities by the sound of cuckoos and the sight of myriad small birds flying just ahead of you in the hedges, as well as the statuesque cranes making their nests on every church tower, pylon, telegraph pole and tall chimney that takes their fancy. A couple of miles after Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos, if you are lucky, you will see a group of Bustards (and yes, I have spelled it correctly) in the fields to the left towards the rail tracks. I assume they were reintroduced to the area, as they have been here in the UK. Also listen out for the awesome sound of mating frogs. If you are from the US or Australia this might not be a big deal for you but they are four times bigger than those here in the UK and make a noise that reflects their size.
In Palais de Rei there was a choral group, I believe from France, practicing in the church just before I ate my jamon, cheese and bread (and wine) dinner in the garden outside. Delightful. The following day there was a robin hoping along in front of me making all these great chirps. The same group was following along behind me and singing, and he was obviously spurred on by their sound. I had slowed down to accommodate his pace, and when they caught up to me I motioned for them to slow down too. Unfortunately they stopped singing to comment on his singing, at which point he stopped and flew off. Still one of the best memories. As were all the little lizards running up and down the walls amongst the roses in the walled garden behind the church in Trinadad de Arre.As you like nature and others have written of specific landscapes I would mention the fauna of the Camino, unexpected to me and an absolute delight. At that time of the year the almond trees will be in blossom and from Logrono onwards you will be accompanied every step, except in cities by the sound of cuckoos and the sight of myriad small birds flying just ahead of you in the hedges, as well as the statuesque cranes making their nests on every church tower, pylon, telegraph pole and tall chimney that takes their fancy. A couple of miles after Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos, if you are lucky, you will see a group of Bustards (and yes, I have spelled it correctly) in the fields to the left towards the rail tracks. I assume they were reintroduced to the area, as they have been here in the UK. Also listen out for the awesome sound of mating frogs. If you are from the US or Australia this might not be a big deal for you but they are four times bigger than those here in the UK and make a noise that reflects their size.
I don't know the scientific answer Maggie, so I can only speak from my own experience. I had my worst ever bout of hayfever & wheeziness last June in the forests between Fisterra and Muxia. I had no symptoms at all on the Ingles in September and was delighted that I could actually smell the eucalyptus.When are the heaviest pollen seasons?
I could write a book! See these blog posts for 10 years of personal favorites.
I agree with the others - please write that book, Margaret! You are a mine of information but more importantly, you have a very unique perspective and a lovely way with words. Your book would be a joy.
As you like nature and others have written of specific landscapes I would mention the fauna of the Camino, unexpected to me and an absolute delight. At that time of the year the almond trees will be in blossom and from Logrono onwards you will be accompanied every step, except in cities by the sound of cuckoos and the sight of myriad small birds flying just ahead of you in the hedges, as well as the statuesque cranes making their nests on every church tower, pylon, telegraph pole and tall chimney that takes their fancy. A couple of miles after Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos, if you are lucky, you will see a group of Bustards (and yes, I have spelled it correctly) in the fields to the left towards the rail tracks. I assume they were reintroduced to the area, as they have been here in the UK. Also listen out for the awesome sound of mating frogs. If you are from the US or Australia this might not be a big deal for you but they are four times bigger than those here in the UK and make a noise that reflects their size.
When are the heaviest pollen seasons? I walked the CF from St. Jean this past Sept/Oct and five days in, came down with acute bronchitis that lasted the whole trip and it continued for two months after my return to Victoria, BC. Fortunately, the Camino angels were there to get me through it….walked into Santiago on the 37th day.
Thank you SEB. I had to stop twice at clinics, but it was mostly for the non-stop cough, but perhaps ananti-histamine would have done as well. As lovely as the folks were at the clinics, the cough didn't ease up much. I do find the Pharmacias very helpful overall. I experienced Autumn- now I'd like to try Spring.Hi movinmaggie, I walked end of March through April and got ill in the early stages and had to stop for a while at Los Arcos. I had some kind of upper respiratory tract illness, but my nose had been streaming since leaving Monjardin owing, I think, to the pollen coming off the many vast fields of rapeseed oil plants which were in full bloom. I picked up some anti-histamines in Los Arcos at the Pharmacia there and didn't suffer after that.
Thank you SEB. I had to stop twice at clinics, but it was mostly for the non-stop cough, but perhaps ananti-histamine would have done as well. As lovely as the folks were at the clinics, the cough didn't ease up much. I do find the Pharmacias very helpful overall. I experienced Autumn- now I'd like to try Spring.
I think that you started three or four days before me. I stayed at Orisson the night of September 30 and went on from there in a fairly leisurely manner, with detours and rest days. The camino seemed like such a long way from Calgary that I wanted to give myself time to relax, enjoy, and experience special religious sites, like the monastery at Samos. Now I am going back in the fall to approach the Frances route through the Somport pass and the Aragones route.Sorry we didn't meet AlberaGirl. Sounds like we had the same thing. I would love to return to the Camino in Spring, but perhaps another route; Portuguese or Primitivio? but am wondering if Spring might be even worse for pollen on any of them. Sure wouldn't want to go through that bronchitis again. On the other hand perhaps we both have built up some resistance.
Thank you for your kind comments. For the immediate future please simply consider my major blogs All My Caminos and Camino Gazetteer as books, unpublished but written with love.
Margaret Meredith
Last April, we took a side trip from Triacastela to Samos. Only 6 miles (10 kilometers), but it had some of the loveliest and best trails of the entire trip. And while in Samos, we took in the vespers at the Benedictine monastery, which was a beautiful experience, even for skeptics like us.
And a tour of the monastery is well worth doing, also.
I could write a book! See these blog posts for 10 years of personal favorites.
Happy planning and Buen camino!
Love your blog - I plan to read a lot of it. I was looking at your tips page and wondered if you could be more specific about the "soft white plastic bags". Are you referring to small garbage bags? or some kind of closable bag you buy at a travel store? Or ? Thanks!
The nicest stretch of any Camino is where you help someone and feel good about yourself ....Ultreya.....willy/Utah/USAHello,
From el Camino del Ebro I will reach el Camino Frances in Logrono very beginning of April this year.
Was wondering if there will be many walking pilgrims already? (what is many?)
And what are your preferred/nicest stretches of the Camino Frances from there not to be missed in your experiences?
Thanks a lot for sharing
Cacabelos to O Cebriero. 2 days of wineries, mountains, A Celtic village, pulpo and it is a test of will and endurance...and entering Galicia on the climb. Priceless!Hello,
From el Camino del Ebro I will reach el Camino Frances in Logrono very beginning of April this year.
Was wondering if there will be many walking pilgrims already? (what is many?)
And what are your preferred/nicest stretches of the Camino Frances from there not to be missed in your experiences?
Thanks a lot for sharing
My stand-out day's walking on the CF was from the beautiful village of Santa Catolina de Samoza to Molinaseca, passing by the Cruz del Ferro at around the half way point on this longest day of my camino at 37 kms. I felt strong and enjoyed every step, the scenery was stunning, even in the rain, and the villages we passed through were charming. It was a very special day. I wrote about it on my blog here
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