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Solo Beginner on Primitivo

Zebbrajay

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Primitive, Portuguese, Del Norde
Hi Everyone,

I am a female solo traveller and am planning to walk the Camino Primitivo between 23rd April to 10th May this year.

I returned from 2years backpacking the world, July last year, and although I walked many jungles and a few volcanos, the highest being Acatenengo & Fuego (which was tough but doable in 48hrs), I have returned to Ireland and been pretty sedentary over the last few months and over winter.

My question is this... I crave nature and forests and tracks which are a little less travelled.... I am not into the commercial route, would like to do this in contemplation and also would be nice every now and again to walk with some people, but for me it's all about nature, a bit of a challenge, and meditation ....

For my first Camino walk, solo, as a female traveller who likes a challenge but do not want to endanger myself, is this Camino biting off more than I can chew for my first??

My concern would be more to do with if I got lost or injure myself and there are very few people on that particular Camino at this time of year, my Spanish is basic (and South American Spanish at that!).

1.Are there many people on the Primitivo this time of year?

2.Is it suitable for a novice to the Camino who is relatively fit but who has been sedentary for months?

3. If I injured myself is it possible to get a bus or transport to the next stage?

4. How many hours per day of walking inclines is there?

5. Is it easy to get lost or find your way?

6. for packing purposes... Is it cold and wet between 23 April to 10 may

And lastly.....if this is not the right one which is the next best one for nature and a little bit of challenge, but not too commercial and busy....
 
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I’ve walked the Primitivo twice - with some of my kids. It’s one of our favourite routes. It is hilly, but not impossible. It is very well marked and would be hard to get lost, except on the Hospitales day (if you choose that option - but don’t if the weather is iffy)
Last year we saw taxi numbers all along the way so transport is never far away. There are busses too (check out www.rome2rio.com)

You’ll be fine!
 
Hi Everyone,

I am a female solo traveller and am planning to walk the Camino Primitivo between 23rd April to 10th May this year.

I returned from 2years backpacking the world, July last year, and although I walked many jungles and a few volcanos, the highest being Acatenengo & Fuego (which was tough but doable in 48hrs), I have returned to Ireland and been pretty sedentary over the last few months and over winter.

My question is this... I crave nature and forests and tracks which are a little less travelled.... I am not into the commercial route, would like to do this in contemplation and also would be nice every now and again to walk with some people, but for me it's all about nature, a bit of a challenge, and meditation ....

For my first Camino walk, solo, as a female traveller who likes a challenge but do not want to endanger myself, is this Camino biting off more than I can chew for my first??

My concern would be more to do with if I got lost or injure myself and there are very few people on that particular Camino at this time of year, my Spanish is basic (and South American Spanish at that!).

1.Are there many people on the Primitivo this time of year?

2.Is it suitable for a novice to the Camino who is relatively fit but who has been sedentary for months?

3. If I injured myself is it possible to get a bus or transport to the next stage?

4. How many hours per day of walking inclines is there?

5. Is it easy to get lost or find your way?

6. for packing purposes... Is it cold and wet between 23 April to 10 may

And lastly.....if this is not the right one which is the next best one for nature and a little bit of challenge, but not too commercial and busy....
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, I haven't walked this Camino, I will be a few days ahead of you, starting on the 10th April, and finishing on the 1st May, how high , or and how much climbing did you have to do on your volcano walks? I could just google it !
Not too late to start some walking, few good hillwalks in Ireland,
Buen camino Bill
 
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I don't think the primitivo will be a problem for you If weather circumstances allow it I sure would opt to walk the hospitales route. If you got the time be sure to visit the two preromanesque churches ( during openingg hours) above Oviedo, they are wonderfull.
 
I leave Oviedo on 4 May, if you can adjust and want to tag along... Send a PM is interested...

UPDATE: Subsequent to this, and other related posts referring to my planned Camino Primitivo from 4 May, I was compelled to cancel these plans for health reasons. Instead, I will be working at the Pilgrim Office as a volunteer from 6-20 May.
 
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The Primitive was over crowded in June last year so you won't ever be sloney. It is quite a bit of road walking but the scenery is brilliant.
 
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