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Hello Fellow Pilgrims!
Until recently I have been planning to walk the Camino Portuguese starting in Porto on October 8th. I am reconsidering my route now. This is my first Camino. I am 57, a woman and will be starting on my own. Part of my enchantment with walking the Camino is that there will be others from around the world walking as well. While I enjoy alone time, it is not a goal for me on the camino. I am concerned that I will feel too isolated on the Camino Portuguese on my own. And honestly, although I am not a fearful person, the reports of women being harassed recently have made me a little nervous as well. I have a month, and so am considering changing to the Camino Frances starting somewhere where I can reach Santiago de Compostela by November 2nd. I am in pretty good shape for the walk I think, but have no desire to race, rather this trip is for relaxation and reflection for me. Any thoughts about the population of pilgrims on the Portuguese and Frances routes in October as well as any recommendations for where to start on the Frances route or other tips, I will be grateful to receive. Thank you and wishing you all a wonderful camino!
Cheers,
AnaR
Hello Fellow Pilgrims!
Until recently I have been planning to walk the Camino Portuguese starting in Porto on October 8th. I am reconsidering my route now. This is my first Camino. I am 57, a woman and will be starting on my own. Part of my enchantment with walking the Camino is that there will be others from around the world walking as well. While I enjoy alone time, it is not a goal for me on the camino. I am concerned that I will feel too isolated on the Camino Portuguese on my own. And honestly, although I am not a fearful person, the reports of women being harassed recently have made me a little nervous as well. I have a month, and so am considering changing to the Camino Frances starting somewhere where I can reach Santiago de Compostela by November 2nd. I am in pretty good shape for the walk I think, but have no desire to race, rather this trip is for relaxation and reflection for me. Any thoughts about the population of pilgrims on the Portuguese and Frances routes in October as well as any recommendations for where to start on the Frances route or other tips, I will be grateful to receive. Thank you and wishing you all a wonderful camino!
Cheers,
AnaR
I am a 67 male in pretty good walking shape. Have been on Camino in Spain and France several times. I am thinking of walking Porto to Santiago at end of October and want to know what I can expect. Cold isn't a huge factor (I am Canadian) however, I am a bit spooked by information that many of the refugios/albergues are closed. I will need to decide PDQ so any advice/information would be MOST WELCOME. Bon Camino. Mel
Hi Ana, I would say Burgos. You're have time enough and you are not alone.Hello Fellow Pilgrims!
Until recently I have been planning to walk the Camino Portuguese starting in Porto on October 8th. I am reconsidering my route now. This is my first Camino. I am 57, a woman and will be starting on my own. Part of my enchantment with walking the Camino is that there will be others from around the world walking as well. While I enjoy alone time, it is not a goal for me on the camino. I am concerned that I will feel too isolated on the Camino Portuguese on my own. And honestly, although I am not a fearful person, the reports of women being harassed recently have made me a little nervous as well. I have a month, and so am considering changing to the Camino Frances starting somewhere where I can reach Santiago de Compostela by November 2nd. I am in pretty good shape for the walk I think, but have no desire to race, rather this trip is for relaxation and reflection for me. Any thoughts about the population of pilgrims on the Portuguese and Frances routes in October as well as any recommendations for where to start on the Frances route or other tips, I will be grateful to receive. Thank you and wishing you all a wonderful camino!
Cheers,
AnaR
A few days to go and than off you go.Look for my Camino Forum patch on my bright red pack, Ana! I depart SJPP 1 October.
Buen Camino! Hope the wedding went well.Look for my Camino Forum patch on my bright red pack, Ana! I depart SJPP 1 October.
Hello Fellow Pilgrims!
Until recently I have been planning to walk the Camino Portuguese starting in Porto on October 8th.
Cheers,
AnaR
Thanks so Much Nirvana!dear ana,
both caminos might not be very busy in october, but there will be enough pilgrims to make friends for sure!
i'm your age and been walking both the frances and portugues for a couple of times, mostly on my own or partly with pilgrims i met on the camino.
i always felt save and proteted and never had been harassed on the about 5000 km of spanish camino i have been walking so far. on the camino you live in a community of caring people.
considering that you have plenty of time and are in good shape, the portugese is a bit short. it is nice and easy and not so challenging, you could walk it also when you are 70
actually i find it doesnt make much sense to compare caminos in a touristy way, because pilgrimage is an inner process, but it might help at times to add some challenges and most of all follow the desire of your heart and you can never go astray.
the spiritual attraction of the camino frances is very strong as well as its sweet transforming energy.
it is very beautiful! just go for it, you can do it
in 3-4 weeks you can easily walk from burgos to santiago, so you can also cross the wonderful magic meseta, the land of wind and fire... before you come to the mountains and galicia, the land of earth and water. so your camino is complete. this is what i would do. you might even have time to go to finisterre. i wish you a wonderful camino!
Yes! I would like to start in Longorno I think. Thank you!I would like to cast my vote for starting in Logrono. Even though the park walk on your way out of town will feel like a bit of a strange beginning, there are wonderful albergues in the first few days and you can even stop to see the chickens in the church.
Okay Debrita! I will . Buen Caminha to you !Look for my Camino Forum patch on my bright red pack, Ana! I depart SJPP 1 October.
Hello Fellow Pilgrims!
Until recently I have been planning to walk the Camino Portuguese starting in Porto on October 8th. I am reconsidering my route now. This is my first Camino. I am 57, a woman and will be starting on my own. Part of my enchantment with walking the Camino is that there will be others from around the world walking as well. While I enjoy alone time, it is not a goal for me on the camino. I am concerned that I will feel too isolated on the Camino Portuguese on my own. And honestly, although I am not a fearful person, the reports of women being harassed recently have made me a little nervous as well. I have a month, and so am considering changing to the Camino Frances starting somewhere where I can reach Santiago de Compostela by November 2nd. I am in pretty good shape for the walk I think, but have no desire to race, rather this trip is for relaxation and reflection for me. Any thoughts about the population of pilgrims on the Portuguese and Frances routes in October as well as any recommendations for where to start on the Frances route or other tips, I will be grateful to receive. Thank you and wishing you all a wonderful camino!
Cheers,
AnaR
Hi AnaThank you so much Kay! I have decided to walk the Camino Frances this time. I am happy for you that you have had solitude on your Camino so far. It is very helpful to get your input. I will still spend a day in Porto but then travel directly to Pamplona from there to start the walking part of this journey. Perhaps Portugal for me another journey... May your pilgrimage continues in peace. Thanks again.
Cheers
Ana
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