solo on march

georgebak · Oct 24, 2017

Hello

Im planning to start from rocenvalles at the 15 of march alone.
I need your opinion.
First im thinking it would be difficult to be alone.
Secontly the pilgrims are less thiw period of year than the summer.
Finally im a bit worried about the albergues what i have to do if i found them closed.

NOTE: i cant change the dates or find a partner. The only way to walk is alone on march

Thanks in advance and sorry for my english

donalomahony · Oct 24, 2017

You will have no problem if properly prepared with appropriate layered clothing.

On the Camino there will be enough people never to be alone (as you wish, your choice).

Plan ahead, each Albergue will advise what is open on the next leg. Pay attention to their advice.

Buen Camino.

Deleted member 3000 · Oct 24, 2017

By March, the number of pilgrims will be increasing, so you will not be alone. I started in March, and there was a group of about ten who walked similar stages. After Sarria, there will be more.

The weather can be cold, snowy, or icy in the higher elevations, so be prepared.

georgebak · Oct 24, 2017

Thanks for the immediate answers..
im familiar with the equipment for the variety of weather contitions.
The scenario which terrifies me is to sleap alone in the albergues, find stores closed at villages and dont see pilgrimes for days. But this is far away from your experience

Deleted member 3000 · Oct 24, 2017

georgebak said:
the scenario which terrifies me is to sleap alone in the albergues, find stores closed at villages and dont see pilgrimes for days. But this is far away from your experience

You may be alone in the small albergues. The small tiendas close in the winter, and may not open until April, so plan purchases for the larger cities. Bars and restaurants between major stops are closed, so you have to plan your water, coffee, and food. I have found that hospitaleros are not curious enough to know what is open ahead. They will call for you, but don't expect them to know in advance!

Felipe · Oct 24, 2017

Mid-March? The only problem would be t0 achieve some loneliness, if you want it. I think that you will be with a loose group of 15-20 pilgrim, most of the time.

MTtoCamino · Oct 24, 2017

I totally get the concern about being alone, I think worse case you may have to dine alone. But I think the sooner you communicate your wish to have a walking “family” you may be suprised at those that feel the same. Harsh weather seems to pull people together.
Buen Camino
Keith

Kitsambler · Oct 24, 2017

Easter falls on 1 April, so Holy Week begins on March 25 with Palm Sunday. Many will walk over the Easter holiday, so it is only the first ten days of your journey that should be any concern. I doubt you will be alone unless you wish it.

Rick of Rick and Peg · Oct 24, 2017

georgebak said:
First im thinking it would be difficult to be alone.

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MTtoCamino · Oct 25, 2017

Rick of Rick and Peg said:

I must ask did you put this together? I smile because Elvis is an Interesting choice, yet can you imagine him walking back in 1976 he would make quite a walking mate.

Inhwan · Oct 25, 2017

georgebak said:
Hello

Im planning to start from rocenvalles at the 15 of march alone.
I need your opinion.
First im thinking it would be difficult to be alone.
Secontly the pilgrims are less thiw period of year than the summer.
Finally im a bit worried about the albergues what i have to do if i found them closed.

NOTE: i cant change the dates or find a partner. The only way to walk is alone on march

Thanks in advance and sorry for my english

If you really don’t want to get alone feel. Go with moonwalking steps. Then ‘You are not alone’ anymore.

Um.... I’m so sorry I’m really specialized in breaking mood but making friends and let them go, for me was so hard I got huge hurt!

Walking alone might be best option prevent from after camino depression.

Rick of Rick and Peg · Oct 25, 2017

MTtoCamino said:
I must ask did you put this together? I smile because Elvis is an Interesting choice, yet can you imagine him walking back in 1976 he would make quite a walking mate.

No, it wasn't my video. For some reason the OP's "im thinking it would be difficult to be alone." caused me to think of the song and I googled for it. Elvis came up on top and I liked the sequence of photos and I remembered his rendition from way back when it was recorded so that is what I picked.

Elvis liked singing gospel music. I'm having some trouble picturing him singing it in Spain's churches though.

MTtoCamino · Oct 26, 2017

Rick of Rick and Peg said:
No, it wasn't my video. For some reason the OP's "im thinking it would be difficult to be alone." caused me to think of the song and I googled for it. Elvis came up on top and I liked the sequence of photos and I remembered his rendition from way back when it was recorded so that is what I picked.

Elvis liked singing gospel music. I'm having some trouble picturing him singing it in Spain's churches though.

Lol he did have an amazing voice, yet I do believe a Camino may have been just what he needed.

Sharonih · Dec 2, 2017

You will not be alone, as a matter of fact my Husband and I will be leaving around that time from SJP so who knows we may even see you on the Camino. My feeling is that it will not be as busy at this time of year, a bit cooler (especially depending where you are from) so as a result not everything will be open. Because of my nature I am doing a lot of research that I will probably throw out the window when I start walking and start experiencing the Camino.

SYates · Dec 4, 2017

georgebak said:
Hello

Im planning to start from rocenvalles at the 15 of march alone.
I need your opinion.
First im thinking it would be difficult to be alone.
Secontly the pilgrims are less thiw period of year than the summer.
Finally im a bit worried about the albergues what i have to do if i found them closed.

NOTE: i cant change the dates or find a partner. The only way to walk is alone on march

Thanks in advance and sorry for my english

With Easter Sunday being the 1st April 2018 the Camino will already be busy in the second half of March, so you will rarely walk alone. Also, the majority of albergues, apart of a few "summer only ones" will be open. So, no need to worry and Buen Camino, SY

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