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A personal issue with me is an irrational fear of walking along side steep drop offs. This, despite what others have said, is a major concern along the Primitivo. There are numerous areas with long stretches of steep drop offs. People who don't share this fear may not even be mindful of the matter. Those that do would take note and may have problems. Frankly I don't know how I made it without such panic kicking in. Once that occurs there is no way to moderate it. However, unfortuantely for this reason I would never walk this route again. Similar conditions did not exist on the Frances Route.
TerryB said:I am one of those who does not really notice a drop alongside the trail! For those who do, it may be helpful if you could list the difficult stretches. Having walked the Primitivo twice (2009 and 2012) I am aware that there are alternatives in some places. It would be a pity for someone to avoid the route altogether if they could get round the problem areas.
As far as the scenery goes it is well worth the effort!
Blessings
Tio Tel
I am one of those who does not really notice a drop alongside the trail! For those who do, it may be helpful if you could list the difficult stretches.
Hi,
.... they were overwhelmingly Spanish. There was also less of an age diversity than on the Frances Route as most tended to be in the 40-55 year old category.....
Is that true? Because we are both under 30 and our Spanish arent so good... only the basic..
Well, we are a real mixture of a family. I am English, husband Adriaan is Dutch, both children born in Italy and prefer speaking Italian to English. All 5 grandchildren born in Costa Rica, where we live. With the 3 eldest grandchildren, who now live in Lugano ( Switzerland) we speak in Italian and with the two youngest ones, we speak in Spanish. Both Adriaan and I speak 6 languages, ( he better than me), so we really don't have a problem of communicating with people. Oh, yes, we are "old" - over 70. Starting the Primitivo on 19th September. AnneOf the 6 people I became close to on the Primitivo, 3 were under 30, 2 were under 40, and one was old like me. Nationalities -- two Canadians, one US, one Salvador, two Spain
Of course, everyone's experience will vary, but my point is just that you never know who you will find on the Camino. This Camino is very popular with Spaniards, especially in August. Buen camino, Laurie
Laurie, I'm compelled to buy a compass![...]The city of Oviedo has banned yellow arrows and has inserted bronze arrows into the sidewalks. True, it's much more aesthetically pleasing but its also easier to get lost.
i guess we will find our way when we are there... even if we get lost we will ask for directions
No worries!
I think you will find that the Primitivo route is generally well known. Asking for directions is always a good idea, though in my experience men are a lot more reluctant to do that than women.Even with no Spanish, all you have to say is "Camino?" and wait for a hand gesture!
The Norte and Primitivo take slightly differing routes out of Oviedo. Be sure to name the Camino you intend to takeI think you will find that the Primitivo route is generally well known. Asking for directions is always a good idea, though in my experience men are a lot more reluctant to do that than women.Even with no Spanish, all you have to say is "Camino?" and wait for a hand gesture!
The Norte and Primitivo take slightly differing routes out of Oviedo. Be sure to name the Camino you intend to take
good info to know Tia about Norte and primitivo option... imagine to take the wrong route because you just said camino!
Starting on Monday too ! Can wait!
Buen Camino
Thanks so much Tia, you've been generous and very kind!! I'll def let you know how it all went when we return!Buen Camino to you all
The debate on this subject has come up today whilst packing for next week's start on the Primitivo. My reserve is in the weight and bulk of a sleeping bag. I'll carry one, but if I can find a decent liner in Oviedo, I'll probably swap it with the bag. Albergues have blankets so why not use a liner?....I always carry a sleeping bag, it weighs less than a kilo and I always use it on a fair number of nights no matter what time of year. ...
It was cold when I walked the Primitivo and I needed a blanket over my lightweight sleeping bag. I would have needed two blankets if I'd only had a liner.The debate on this subject has come up today whilst packing for next week's start on the Primitivo. My reserve is in the weight and bulk of a sleeping bag. I'll carry one, but if I can find a decent liner in Oviedo, I'll probably swap it with the bag. Albergues have blankets so why not use a liner?
Starting the Primitivo on 19th September. Anne
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