Alison Penfold
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Aug/sept 2016
In advance thank you for your consideration of this thread and sharing your knowledge with a first timer.
I have little choice but to commence my Camino (starting in St John) around the 7th of August. I am in between jobs and have a defined period for travel to walk my first Camino. Reading up on likely conditions I have noted that August is a busy month on the Camino Frances. Whether this year is any different to previous years will only been seen. Grateful for any advice or tips from those of you who have walked at this time of year including this issue of large groups of Spanish college kids walking in August.
Before you respond I have noted that:-
Buen camino to those setting out soon and a bit of encouragement to those thinking about it.
I have little choice but to commence my Camino (starting in St John) around the 7th of August. I am in between jobs and have a defined period for travel to walk my first Camino. Reading up on likely conditions I have noted that August is a busy month on the Camino Frances. Whether this year is any different to previous years will only been seen. Grateful for any advice or tips from those of you who have walked at this time of year including this issue of large groups of Spanish college kids walking in August.
Before you respond I have noted that:-
- It will be very hot (am Australian and used to hot dry/humid conditions
- Accommodation could be at a premium and I may need to book ahead (private alburgues/hotels)
- Best to steer clear of the Brierley program
Buen camino to those setting out soon and a bit of encouragement to those thinking about it.