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From one Canadian to another, Just go! you may never have done this before, but the camino is ready for you and you will figure it out!Hi everyone!
This is my first post!
I'm planning to start the camino Frances in a couple of days. I'm from Vancouver, Canada and I just finished a 2 week trip in Ireland. I am now in England and going to make my way over to Spain. I'm not sure if I'm going to start in Burgos or Leon. I would like to do the trail for 2-3 weeks. I'm starting to get cold feet and wonder 'what the heck am I doing?'. I guess I'm a little scared of walking the trail alone. I have The camino de santiago book (Anna Dintaman and David Landis). Do I need an app/GPS or is my book sufficient? What's the best way to get to Burgos or Leon from the UK? Any info or words of wisdom so I don't talk myself out of doing this would be so appreciated. Thank you
Shawndra
Hi everyone!
This is my first post!
I'm planning to start the camino Frances in a couple of days. I'm from Vancouver, Canada and I just finished a 2 week trip in Ireland. I am now in England and going to make my way over to Spain. I'm not sure if I'm going to start in Burgos or Leon. I would like to do the trail for 2-3 weeks. I'm starting to get cold feet and wonder 'what the heck am I doing?'. I guess I'm a little scared of walking the trail alone. I have The camino de santiago book (Anna Dintaman and David Landis). Do I need an app/GPS or is my book sufficient? What's the best way to get to Burgos or Leon from the UK? Any info or words of wisdom so I don't talk myself out of doing this would be so appreciated. Thank you
Shawndra
Thank you. This seems the easiest way to get to Leon. Have you done this recently?Considering your time-frame I’d say that León is your best option and it will give you time to stay a day or two in Santiago. If you fly into Madrid then grab a taxi to the Chamartin train station (around 30 Euro). From there you can take the fast train to León, it will only be slightly more than two hours. You may have to make reservation in advance.
Buen Camino.
First off- no worries. I finished from SJPP this July. Incredibly safe and people watch out for one another on the Camino. I’m assuming you’ve got appropriate gear (clothing/shoes/sleeping bag) and not too much. Your filled backpack should be ~10% of your body weight. If you’re adventurous, in shape, and love hiking, you’re fine from Burgos. If not, start from Leon. There’s a good site Santiago.forwalk.org that I used while traveling to see what villages where coming and where to stay- very helpful. There’s also a site similar to this on FB (American Pilgrims on the Camino) that was very responsive on questions. It doesn’t matter if your from BC! Buen Camino and enjoy!!!! I’m jealous as I could do it again now.Hi everyone!
This is my first post!
I'm planning to start the camino Frances in a couple of days. I'm from Vancouver, Canada and I just finished a 2 week trip in Ireland. I am now in England and going to make my way over to Spain. I'm not sure if I'm going to start in Burgos or Leon. I would like to do the trail for 2-3 weeks. I'm starting to get cold feet and wonder 'what the heck am I doing?'. I guess I'm a little scared of walking the trail alone. I have The camino de santiago book (Anna Dintaman and David Landis). Do I need an app/GPS or is my book sufficient? What's the best way to get to Burgos or Leon from the UK? Any info or words of wisdom so I don't talk myself out of doing this would be so appreciated. Thank you
Shawndra
Thank you. This seems the easiest way to get to Leon. Have you done this recently?
Thank you so much. Super useful info. I think I will do the taxi plan. Thank you so much for your help!Yes, I did it end August this year. Of Course falcon269 is right, the shuttle is much cheaper than and just as fast as a taxi – a taxi is just more comfortable and flexible.
Make sure you get the right train. There are trains that take up to 5 hours for the journey and fast trains that do it in 2hrs 10min. If you can get the 2:40 PM train you will be in León at 4:50.
Thank you Beth! I'm all booked so no turning back nowHi Shawndra,
I did 10 days of the Camino alone during the summer - and honestly, alone for me was the way to do it. It leaves you much more open to discovering those around you and what is within you. I never felt concerned for safety. I loved the solitude and loved the unexpected companionship of fellow pilgrims. Trust, and enjoy!
Beth
Thank you so much. Super useful info. I think I will do the taxi plan. Thank you so much for your help!
hankIn Leon the Benedictinas
Hospideria PAX
offers private accommodation which is very nice and which you can reserve.
Here is their web--
http://www.hospederiapax.com/
Their Pilgrim albergue provides dormitory accommodation for 134 with shared facilities but does not accept reservations except for groups. Both facilities are located on the plaza Santa María del Camino.
The Hospideria has a pleasant dining room open to all with a good inexpensive daily menu .
While often staying in the pilgrim albergue I peeked at the Hospideria facilities which appear to be very comfortable. The choice is up to you!
Good luck and Buen camino!
We are starting out on the 18th and flying ryanair from Dublin to Santander, then a bus to Logrono. There are routes to Leon and Burgos as wellHi everyone!
This is my first post!
I'm planning to start the camino Frances in a couple of days. I'm from Vancouver, Canada and I just finished a 2 week trip in Ireland. I am now in England and going to make my way over to Spain. I'm not sure if I'm going to start in Burgos or Leon. I would like to do the trail for 2-3 weeks. I'm starting to get cold feet and wonder 'what the heck am I doing?'. I guess I'm a little scared of walking the trail alone. I have The camino de santiago book (Anna Dintaman and David Landis). Do I need an app/GPS or is my book sufficient? What's the best way to get to Burgos or Leon from the UK? Any info or words of wisdom so I don't talk myself out of doing this would be so appreciated. Thank you
Shawndra
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