- Time of past OR future Camino
- Portuguese Coastal 2021 Frances Leon/Muxia2023
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Hi!
Many thanks to you all for your helpful replies! I think i will be okay. In my head i think i can do it,otherwise no point taking it on.
I know i will be slow on the rocky bits (any idea approx how long these stretches last/took you to cover?)
I don't give up easy;but i suppose it's the time taken to cover these rocky bits in daylight.
It is important for me as when dusk/night comes i cannot see a thing literally!
Thankyou again Woody66
Hi!
Oh if that's the sort of path and it doesn't get much worse HAPPY DAYS i know i can do that.
I went up the Trodos mountains in Cyprus to see a waterfall with my two kids (20 and 23) they said it will be fine dad; the path up had boulders and rocks 60 to 70 cm plus it was hell especially coming down (having no depth perception)but did it with their help though. The picture has lifted my spirits thanks Woody66
Hi!
I hope to walk the coastal route next year as a solo traveller;i have travelled solo before in Europe several times.
When exploring these destinations i had options as to which direction to go ;based on local knowledge.
Whereas the camino has one destination Santiago.
My question relates to the terrain on the coastal route and obviously the central route thereafter with regard to my vision(I will use my long cane,leaving my G/dog in UK. I know i will be OK on footpaths,roadside walking ,boardwalks, beach and level forest paths,up and down hills /slopes) however i have no depth perception,peripheral vision,minimal central vision and night blindness otherwise i'm fine ha!ha!.
What i need to know is are there any stretches of boulders to clamber over or rock strewn tracks to travel over.
If there are any difficult stretches like this could somebody give me the heads up so i can bypass them; perhaps by bus or taxi! I know this is not in the spirit of camino but rather skip a part than ending up breaking something.
Any help greatly appreciated Woody66
So glad you are going to do this! Wishing you safe steps all the way, and a bit of serendipitous help at any moment you might need it.Thanks for your time and help i looked at loads of pictures i will be fine i know i wil; best wishes Woody66
Hi!
I hope to walk the coastal route next year as a solo traveller;i have travelled solo before in Europe several times.
When exploring these destinations i had options as to which direction to go ;based on local knowledge.
Whereas the camino has one destination Santiago.
My question relates to the terrain on the coastal route and obviously the central route thereafter with regard to my vision(I will use my long cane,leaving my G/dog in UK. I know i will be OK on footpaths,roadside walking ,boardwalks, beach and level forest paths,up and down hills /slopes) however i have no depth perception,peripheral vision,minimal central vision and night blindness otherwise i'm fine ha!ha!.
What i need to know is are there any stretches of boulders to clamber over or rock strewn tracks to travel over.
If there are any difficult stretches like this could somebody give me the heads up so i can bypass them; perhaps by bus or taxi! I know this is not in the spirit of camino but rather skip a part than ending up breaking something.
Any help greatly appreciated Woody66
Hi!
I hope to walk the coastal route next year as a solo traveller;i have travelled solo before in Europe several times.
When exploring these destinations i had options as to which direction to go ;based on local knowledge.
Whereas the camino has one destination Santiago.
My question relates to the terrain on the coastal route and obviously the central route thereafter with regard to my vision(I will use my long cane,leaving my G/dog in UK. I know i will be OK on footpaths,roadside walking ,boardwalks, beach and level forest paths,up and down hills /slopes) however i have no depth perception,peripheral vision,minimal central vision and night blindness otherwise i'm fine ha!ha!.
What i need to know is are there any stretches of boulders to clamber over or rock strewn tracks to travel over.
If there are any difficult stretches like this could somebody give me the heads up so i can bypass them; perhaps by bus or taxi! I know this is not in the spirit of camino but rather skip a part than ending up breaking something.
Any help greatly appreciated Woody66
[/Quote. Definitely some tough terrain.
There are some areas that you would have great difficulty. One in particular is the stage to Rubiaes. I am in excellent physical condition but found that I had to nearly crawl over the rocks on an incline. Also, the way to Vilaboa, Redondela, and Pontevedra had some very tricky areas. I suggest finding a fellow pilgrim to help you navigate.Hi!
I hope to walk the coastal route next year as a solo traveller;i have travelled solo before in Europe several times.
When exploring these destinations i had options as to which direction to go ;based on local knowledge.
Whereas the camino has one destination Santiago.
My question relates to the terrain on the coastal route and obviously the central route thereafter with regard to my vision(I will use my long cane,leaving my G/dog in UK. I know i will be OK on footpaths,roadside walking ,boardwalks, beach and level forest paths,up and down hills /slopes) however i have no depth perception,peripheral vision,minimal central vision and night blindness otherwise i'm fine ha!ha!.
What i need to know is are there any stretches of boulders to clamber over or rock strewn tracks to travel over.
If there are any difficult stretches like this could somebody give me the heads up so i can bypass them; perhaps by bus or taxi! I know this is not in the spirit of camino but rather skip a part than ending up breaking something.
Any help greatly appreciated Woody66
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