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Same here. Normally I always look out for new experiences. So by repeating the CF, this definitely going to be a novelty for me.Incidentally I do the opposite, never walk the same route more than once.
Your question reminded me of icecream. Out of all the flavors offered of a given brand, once I am caught up in the awe of one flavor, it is hard for me to pull myself away, even though I know others may be great and I am missing out. My compromise is usually 2 scoops - the new one on the top (in case I'm disappointed, I want to end with the tried and true treat). I've walked the CF twice and look forward to doing it again, definitely. This year my plan is to walk the Portugues, but, true to my 2 scoop theory, I have hopes and plans for walking the CF again in 2022.We have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos.
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
WelcomeIn my experience with the Camino Frances, I find it to be like peeling an onion - there ALWAYS seems to be another layer underneath.
Take your time, don't rush, savor the experience. What's the rush? Santiago will still be there whenever you arrive.
Ultreia!
Tom
Welcomeback.Ultreia
That's me! I have walked the Camino Frances on my own every year from 2011 to 2019, except in 2013 when I walked the Arles/Aragones Camino from Toulouse to Puente La Reina with a Camino friend. I love the Frances - it has a great infrastructure, it feels comfortable and safe, and it is different every time. I love walking into a bar or albergue and the owner recognizes me and welcomes me back. It is like one big community.We have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos.
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
Welcome back!In my experience with the Camino Frances, I find it to be like peeling an onion - there ALWAYS seems to be another layer underneath.
Take your time, don't rush, savor the experience. What's the rush? Santiago will still be there whenever you arrive.
Ultreia!
Tom
I've done three Caminos. One starting from Rouncesville(solo) in September, one from Porto(with a married couple) , and one from St Jean in May(with friend of 50 years). Next year will do the Norte Camino with a beloved friend.We have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos.
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
Question for you Kanga as I too have walked the CF 3 times. Of course my first camino, second time when I started in Le Puy (It was camino culture shock when I hit the CF after the quiet and solitude in France). The third during November-December. All different and all good. After the second CF I swore off doing it any time between May and October because of the crowds. I have done the CP, Norte and soon the VDLP. You have walked caminos I hope to do one day.I walked the CF three times before venturing onto other routes, and still go back every now and then and walk it again. I still think it is special and it has never disappointed me (although I probably disappoint it!)
Welcome back!
Hello,We have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos.
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
El Sherif returns!!! Tom - seeing you post has made my day!Thank you, it has been like wandering in the desert for 40 years.
I have walked the Camino de Santiago twice and cannot wait to do it for a third time. I simply love it!We have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos.
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
We have now missed out on the 2020 and 2021 Camino's as a result of Covid. In our minds we have packed and unpacked our backpacks a hundred times. We are hoping to have had our vaccines by end of this year so that we can start planning our walk. We've done 11 Camino's, some twice ie. the Portuguese, Del Norte and Frances, but as this walk gets in your blood we'd love to do the Frances again in 2022 as a sort of "Hello, we're back". I've now twice had bronchitis ending up in the clinic and its only the beginning of our winter so staying inside all day has really gotten to me. The roads are calling to me and my husband and the voice is getting stronger each day urging us to the Camino. Any one else feel the same?We have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos.
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
My thought exactly. I walked the Frances several times between 1996 and 2007, and it was never the same. Different people, different places to stay and even the route kept changing every time. Stiil ache to get back once again.Even when you walk the same route ...each camino is different. And if you leave early in the day...it definitely changes your views and perspectives. Staying at different accommodations and trying new places to eat also makes your experience new as well.
Good question. I did CF just once. Intention was to do one Camino. 4 Caminos later I am beginning to feel a draw back to CF. This is totally unexpected for me. Not sure if this is due to the pandemic or some of the wonderful recent posts on Facebook looking back on the Frances. One thing I'm sure of - I'm going walking again asap. Where to go?? HmmmmWe have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos.
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
Tom, it is so, so good to see you back. Your detailed comments are always valued and appreciated, and were sorely missed by me when they stopped.In my experience with the Camino Frances, I find it to be like peeling an onion - there ALWAYS seems to be another layer underneath.
Take your time, don't rush, savor the experience. What's the rush? Santiago will still be there whenever you arrive.
Ultreia!
Tom
I have repeated the same route and I have walked different routes. I like both.We have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos.
I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk)
I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for another 18 months.
My husband suggested, why don't we do the Frances again.
I was so happy at this suggestion!!! I mean I am pouring over the websites, working out the places to stay and places to avoid, thinking about what to leave home, just super excited to be doing the CF again.
Our first walk was snowy, wet and windy, the second was sunshine all the way, save for maybe 3 wet or windy days. We stayed in different places (1st Camino was March, there was a lot more open, the second was Dec/Jan, there was a lot more closed!!!) Different people, different scenery. Walking through lots of places were familiar and nice. We were able to walk alternative routes so some new scenery. We have created little traditions along the way which we will continue.
I also feel that there are some things that we not have quite got right, so want to re-visit that. ie skipping the last bit down to Zubiri - will definitely take the road! We were unable to buy food between Zubiri and Pamplona so would take a bigger picnic lunch and more snacks - that sort of thing. Leave earlier, just before sunrise, to watch the sunrise while we are walking, especially when walking out of a larger town like Logrono, Leon etc. We would like to do more sight-seeing and visit more churches along the way. We always arrive in Leon on a Monday when everything is closed (sight-seeing wise) So it would be nice to finally visit the museum.
So, are you a pilgrim that likes to walk the same route each time?
If so, please share, and why?
Just curious
THISI like spending time with old friends. I like meeting new people and making new friends.
It is the same with Caminos.
Hi Marylynn, we've lost touch. I will be stareting the AAT in Austria September 12th, going on to Slovenia & Italy until )ctober 23rd. Any chance of a meet up? fondly sandi in Vancouver.That's me! I have walked the Camino Frances on my own every year from 2011 to 2019, except in 2013 when I walked the Arles/Aragones Camino from Toulouse to Puente La Reina with a Camino friend. I love the Frances - it has a great infrastructure, it feels comfortable and safe, and it is different every time. I love walking into a bar or albergue and the owner recognizes me and welcomes me back. It is like one big community.
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