LIVE from the Camino Solo Primitivo for retirement

Owensr23 · Apr 27, 2022

I am getting ready to leave for the airport in a couple of hours heading for Oviedo. I thought I would start this thread before I left to make sure everything was working.

This this will be my third Camino. The first was the Frances in 2016 with my wife from Leon, and the second was the Portuguese from Porto with my wife as well. I retired in February this year and have been waiting to make sure I avoid the snow on the Primitivo. This time I am celebrating with a solo trek.

I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

A huge thanks to Ivar and everyone on the forum helping me prepare for this journey. Thank you.

texano · Apr 27, 2022

Owensr23 said:
I am getting ready to leave for the airport in a couple of hours heading for Oviedo. I thought I would start this thread before I left to make sure everything was working.

This this will be my third Camino. The first was the Frances in 2016 with my wife from Leon, and the second was the Portuguese from Porto with my wife as well. I retired in February this year and have been waiting to make sure I avoid the snow on the Primitivo. This time I am celebrating with a solo trek.

I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

A huge thanks to Ivar and everyone on the forum helping me prepare for this journey. Thank you.

Buen Camino!

Becky 59 · Apr 27, 2022

Buen Camino! I have some Camigos who are also about to start in Oviedo, I'll be following your trip in anticipation!

Carla M. · Apr 27, 2022

Owensr23 said:
I am getting ready to leave for the airport in a couple of hours heading for Oviedo. I thought I would start this thread before I left to make sure everything was working.

This this will be my third Camino. The first was the Frances in 2016 with my wife from Leon, and the second was the Portuguese from Porto with my wife as well. I retired in February this year and have been waiting to make sure I avoid the snow on the Primitivo. This time I am celebrating with a solo trek.

I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

A huge thanks to Ivar and everyone on the forum helping me prepare for this journey. Thank you.

I'll be wright behind you in 6 weeks time, so I will follow your journey with much interest.
Starting in Oviedo and its stunning Cathedral, if you have time, visit the pre-romanesque churches in Monte Naranco (I don't know if they are opened or you have to book a visit).

Carla M. · Apr 27, 2022

Owensr23 said:
I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

Are you using an app? I was curious about an app that could be useful in the Primitivo and simple to use

Grahammac · Apr 27, 2022

Owensr23 said:
I am getting ready to leave for the airport in a couple of hours heading for Oviedo. I thought I would start this thread before I left to make sure everything was working.

This this will be my third Camino. The first was the Frances in 2016 with my wife from Leon, and the second was the Portuguese from Porto with my wife as well. I retired in February this year and have been waiting to make sure I avoid the snow on the Primitivo. This time I am celebrating with a solo trek.

I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

A huge thanks to Ivar and everyone on the forum helping me prepare for this journey. Thank you.

Hi.
Bon travels. Please include me as I am planning to walk it at the end of August. I am 74 so advice welcome.
Graham

Vagabonder · Apr 27, 2022

I’m so glad you are writing, my husband and I fly to Madrid next week and will start from Oviedo on Friday. We’ve walked in France, le Chemin du Puy, but this will be our first time to walk in Spain.

Jim Bispham · Apr 27, 2022

Owensr23 said:
I am getting ready to leave for the airport in a couple of hours heading for Oviedo. I thought I would start this thread before I left to make sure everything was working.

This this will be my third Camino. The first was the Frances in 2016 with my wife from Leon, and the second was the Portuguese from Porto with my wife as well. I retired in February this year and have been waiting to make sure I avoid the snow on the Primitivo. This time I am celebrating with a solo trek.

I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

A huge thanks to Ivar and everyone on the forum helping me prepare for this journey. Thank you.

You will have a great time. I arrived home last Wednesday having walked from Santander on the Norte, then across to Oviedo, along the Primitive, then out to Finisterre and Muxia. No problem with snow even on the high Hospital route. Plenty of room at all albergues, very quiet apart from Melida to Santiago. I arrived in Santiago on Good Friday.

Owensr23 · Apr 27, 2022

Carla M. said:
Are you using an app? I was curious about an app that could be useful in the Primitivo and simple to use.

I'm using the Wise Pilgrim app, but have a couple others to test. I will report in a couple days.

Introibo · Apr 27, 2022

Buen Camino!

Owensr23 · Apr 27, 2022

At airport way. Used QCR for SpTH app to check in.

Just fired up a. BLOG as well.

2022 Camino Primativo from Oviedo

"Solvitur ambulando (It is solved by walking)" -- St Augustine of Hippo

2022jaxcamino.blogspot.com

gittiharre · Apr 27, 2022

Owensr23 said:
I am getting ready to leave for the airport in a couple of hours heading for Oviedo. I thought I would start this thread before I left to make sure everything was working.

This this will be my third Camino. The first was the Frances in 2016 with my wife from Leon, and the second was the Portuguese from Porto with my wife as well. I retired in February this year and have been waiting to make sure I avoid the snow on the Primitivo. This time I am celebrating with a solo trek.

I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

A huge thanks to Ivar and everyone on the forum helping me prepare for this journey. Thank you.

Looking forward to your posts. I too will be walking this route solo in a month.

Peregrino27 · Apr 27, 2022

Just finished the Primitivo last week. Enjoy the views! Buen Camino

Robyn S-K · Apr 27, 2022

Owensr23 said:
I am getting ready to leave for the airport in a couple of hours heading for Oviedo. I thought I would start this thread before I left to make sure everything was working.

This this will be my third Camino. The first was the Frances in 2016 with my wife from Leon, and the second was the Portuguese from Porto with my wife as well. I retired in February this year and have been waiting to make sure I avoid the snow on the Primitivo. This time I am celebrating with a solo trek.

I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

A huge thanks to Ivar and everyone on the forum helping me prepare for this journey. Thank you.

I will be interested to read your thread as I will be following along behind in a few weeks. Buen Camino

Robyn S-K · Apr 27, 2022

gittiharre said:
Looking forward to your posts. I too will be walking this route solo in a month.

What date are you starting out?

gittiharre · Apr 27, 2022

Robyn S-K said:
What date are you starting out?

2nd june

Robyn S-K · Apr 27, 2022

gittiharre said:
2nd june

Pity - I will be nearly finished by then so our paths unlikely to cross. Buen Camino

gittiharre · Apr 27, 2022

Robyn S-K said:
Pity - I will be nearly finished by then so our paths unlikely to cross. Buen Camino

Shame. Hope you have a lovely walk.

sp01326 · Apr 27, 2022

Owensr23 said:
I am getting ready to leave for the airport in a couple of hours heading for Oviedo. I thought I would start this thread before I left to make sure everything was working.

This this will be my third Camino. The first was the Frances in 2016 with my wife from Leon, and the second was the Portuguese from Porto with my wife as well. I retired in February this year and have been waiting to make sure I avoid the snow on the Primitivo. This time I am celebrating with a solo trek.

I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

A huge thanks to Ivar and everyone on the forum helping me prepare for this journey. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your experience about covid, weather (and mud on the way) and accommodations. I’ll be there in 2ws. Buen camino

dbier · Apr 27, 2022

A blessed and muy buen Camino to you.
(Sep 2023, God willing)

Richmond Gardner · Apr 28, 2022

Congratulations on your retirement! The Primitivo is a beautiful and interesting Camino. You will certainly enjoy it. I recommend staying in Sanblismo instead of Borres…

hikingcat · Apr 28, 2022

Congratulations on your retirement! Buen camino.

Lydia Le · Apr 28, 2022

Vagabonder said:
I’m so glad you are writing, my husband and I fly to Madrid next week and will start from Oviedo on Friday. We’ve walked in France, le Chemin du Puy, but this will be our first time to walk in Spain.

I will be right behind you, starting from Leon on May 10

SharaAnne · Apr 28, 2022

I am also in Oviedo headed out in the morning. Maybe we will meet on the trail. Buen Camino!

BobY333 · Apr 30, 2022

Lydia Le said:
I will be right behind you, starting from Leon on May 10

See you out there - I'm doing the same!

Owensr23 · Apr 30, 2022

Absolutely beautiful day Friday in Oviedo, but I needed one more day to get over the flight from the US. Masking up the whole flight, crying infants, and turbulence made for a rough flight. No one in Spain even checked my vaccine records or the qcr codes, but I provided the information prior to leaving the US.

In Oviedo about 20% of the people are wearing masks outdoors, but everyone wears masks indoors in all settings. Hand sanitizer is everywhere.

Heading out Saturday morning early and will report in on conditions along the way.

Grahammac · Apr 30, 2022

Many thanks
Buen camino.
Grahammac

Vagabonder · May 1, 2022

Can anyone tell me if Spain still requires a Health Pass? Or is proof of vaccination enough? Thanks

Canche · May 2, 2022

Owensr23 said:
I am getting ready to leave for the airport in a couple of hours heading for Oviedo. I thought I would start this thread before I left to make sure everything was working.

This this will be my third Camino. The first was the Frances in 2016 with my wife from Leon, and the second was the Portuguese from Porto with my wife as well. I retired in February this year and have been waiting to make sure I avoid the snow on the Primitivo. This time I am celebrating with a solo trek.

I will post to let everyone know how all the Covid issues associated with Travel work out, the weather, and accommodations.

A huge thanks to Ivar and everyone on the forum helping me prepare for this journey. Thank you.

Buen Camino. Primitivo is great and tough

KariannNor · Apr 30, 2024

Thanks to those of you who have wished me Buen Camino pm! My plan was Salvador/Prim, but 1) cold feet because of a knee (old injury) and 2) would have to rush with no possibilty of short/rest...

Viva Terlingua · Thursday at 4:20 AM

We are arriving in Madrid on May 5th. I went online today to purchase train tickets to Oviedo and it doesn't show any train service. Does that mean the trains are sold out? Or maybe some other...

Kam Wong · Friday at 2:29 PM

Hi, has anyone walked the Primitivo in mid-October? What was it like? Weather, tracks and accommodation? I plan to walk from Oviedo to Lugo only, then bus to Santiago after. Thanks for your input.

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