- Time of past OR future Camino
- CF; Norte; Ingles; Augustine; Portugues Central
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Colette I think you have given yourself plenty of time and should have a lovely, leisurely, camino. The first time I walked the CF, very unfit, it took me 38 days, and that included rest days in all the major cities (Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos, Leon). There is much to see in each. I recommend downloading onto a smartphone or tablet "The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago; the complete cultural handbook" by Gitlitz and Davidson. It is not a travel guide, nor a book to read before, but to have at hand as you walk along. It is full of fascinating information about the places along the way, the buildings, the history, culture, legends and stories, and even bits and pieces about the flora and fauna.
I assume you realise that the Route Napoleon is not open until the end of March, so you will be walking from SJPDP to Roncesvalles via Valcarlos? It is a lovely alternative route, the more historic in that it follows the most popular medieval pilgrim trail from France into Spain. There is an excellent albergue in Valcarlos, and a good restaurant in the village, if you want to break that first stage in two.
Hi Colette,
Like I see it you are ready and set to go ;-) I wouldn't pre-plan any itinerary apart of what you have already done. Just keep an eye on the remaining days you have and listen to your body how much it wants to walk each day and - Buen Camino, SY
Thank you for the encouragement. As I winter loving Canadian I'd love to hear about your winter Camino.
You have the right attitude and time ....... plan your first 2 nights over the pyrenees and take it VERY easy , the rest will just fall in to place as you go , make friends , see places and take in all there is to experience.Hi Colette,
Like I see it you are ready and set to go ;-) I wouldn't pre-plan any itinerary apart .......SY
You have the right attitude and time ....... plan your first 2 nights over the pyrenees and take it VERY easy , the rest will just fall in to place as you go , make friends , see places and take in all there is to experience.
PS , Easter in Navarre ..........WOW!!!
I agree with mspath comments. The El Palo de Avellano is excellent, we stayed there last March. Really good facilities, great meal, good wine and a very pleasant host. http://elpalodeavellano.com/en/the-hazel-stick/ Zubiri gets bad reviews that I don't think are deserved. Same as Larrasoana, it is a nice village if you stay and eat at the right places.
Isn't Easter in mid-April this year? The OP will be far from Navarra by then.You have the right attitude and time ....... plan your first 2 nights over the pyrenees and take it VERY easy , the rest will just fall in to place as you go , make friends , see places and take in all there is to experience.
PS , Easter in Navarre ..........WOW!!!
Hola @Colette - sounds like a great Camino and with 6 weeks (40+ days) to walk you can days off or do detours when and where you like. Given that May 1st is a national holiday in Spain (and France and maybe other EU nations) and as its a Monday (long week-end?) may I recommend that you give consideration to booking your train or bus tickets as soon as the booking window opens! Buen Camino!
Much appreciated!See the sample "slow Camino" itinerary at http://www.hikingthecamino.com/plan/fast-and-slow-itineraries. You, of course, have the flexibility to vary these suggested stages according to weather, temperament, rest days, etc, but it at least gives you a starting point for planning.
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