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Anniesantiago said:Places I would skip include the walk through the dump into Burgos and the walk into and out of the city in Leon.
"Just outside Calzadilla is the half-way mark of the Camino Frances
Than what is the point for Marjorie?sillydoll said:Annie didn't suggest missing Burgos or Leon
Of course I knew that, but which Camino Frances? The one beginning in St. Jean Pied the Port or the one beginning in Valcarlos or Roncesvalles? And which of the alternatives:sillydoll said:The half-way point of the Camino Frances from St Jean to Santiago is just outside Calzadilla.
If you choose to take the alternate route into Burgos, going along the river, there is no "dump". In fact the last 8 kms or so are lovely and relaxing. I do agree with taking the bus into Leon (either from Mansilla de la Mulas or Puente de Villarente) and the after visiting this beautiful city take the bus out of the suburbs at least until La Virgen del Camino. With that, you should have save about 30 kms. You could also try and get a ride from Carrion de los Condes to Calzadilla de la Cueza 17 kms of (for me) very booring walking. With that you have recuperated 2 days! Also, if I was really pushed for time, I would consider taking a local bus from Ponferrada (booring walk out of town) to say Villafranca del Bierzo (one day's walk). One thing that I would hate to miss would be the first 7/8 days walking over the Meseta, once leaving Burgos. AnneAnniesantiago said:walk through the dump into Burgos and the walk into and out of the city in Leon.
dutchpilgrim said:P.S. The monks in San Nicolas aren't monks, but volunteers.
Thank you for this. I only have 28 days to cover the entire Camino Frances from StPdP, and am also looking for some parts to skip. Your suggestions are great, thank you.If you choose to take the alternate route into Burgos, going along the river, there is no "dump". In fact the last 8 kms or so are lovely and relaxing. I do agree with taking the bus into Leon (either from Mansilla de la Mulas or Puente de Villarente) and the after visiting this beautiful city take the bus out of the suburbs at least until La Virgen del Camino. With that, you should have save about 30 kms. You could also try and get a ride from Carrion de los Condes to Calzadilla de la Cueza 17 kms of (for me) very booring walking. With that you have recuperated 2 days! Also, if I was really pushed for time, I would consider taking a local bus from Ponferrada (booring walk out of town) to say Villafranca del Bierzo (one day's walk). One thing that I would hate to miss would be the first 7/8 days walking over the Meseta, once leaving Burgos. Anne
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