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Yes, in the summer the Norte became quieter after the split.The Norte definitely got alot quieter after the Primitivo split.
Hope you are having the Camino you want. Full of surprises and fun and new aches and pains haha. Hope you come to Puerto Vallarta soon.Yes, in the summer the Norte became quieter after the split.
I'm currently on the Norte again, and it's definitely quieter than it was in July, though I think that the albergue at Tapia de Casariego was nearly full last night.
@FourSeasons - are you on the Camino now?
I made it past the stage where I injured myself last year, so fingers crossedHope you are having the Camino you want. Full of surprises and fun and new aches and pains haha. Hope you come to Puerto Vallarta soon.
I chose to veer off, deciding the scenery change and variety might be nice...and it was wonderful! I do hope to finish up the Norte at some point by combining it with the Salvador and possibly the Madrid.Hi,
I'm curious to know how many pilgrims veer off to the Primitivo from the del Norte. I would think it's a large number.
Does anyone out there know? How many?
Pros and Cons of going Primitivo:
Pros and Cons of staying on del Norte:
Thanks for your experience and suggestions.
Keep on Truckin' mama, truckin' my blues away!!!!I made it past the stage where I injured myself last year, so fingers crossedthat nothing happens between here and Santiago!
And I also hope that I get to Puerto Vallarta soon!
Yes, Yes it does answer my question, thank you. You're saying approximately 8 pilgrims veered off to the Primitivo. My guess is Oviedo is a starting point for most pilgrims that want to do just the Primitivo, yes?Last night there were only 6 foot pilgrims in the Pola de Siero Refuge and 2 cyclists. That’s probably the total that left the del Norte given the lack of other options. After I left the del Norte I didn’t see another pilgrim until the Refuge. OTOH, there seem to be lots of pilgrims in Oviedo today.
Does that answer the question?
(I admit to a sampling error).
HeyYes, in the summer the Norte became quieter after the split.
I'm currently on the Norte again, and it's definitely quieter than it was in July, though I think that the albergue at Tapia de Casariego was nearly full last night.
@FourSeasons - are you on the Camino now?
Yes, I was. After León I walked up to Oviedo on the Camino del Salvador.HeyWeren't you just on the CF asking about the old Roman Rd split.
I hope it warms up. Would you bring a fleece in July and August or just layer with a long sleeve and short sleeve and a poncho for rain and of course a hat, rain or shine? I need to go extremely lightweight.In a word, cold.
I had a merino shirt, merino baselayer and Patagonia jacket on all day. And a beanie in the morning. And long trousers.
Heavy showers yesterday.
In short, perfect walking weather, but it’s going to get warmer.
Wow, that was quick.Yes, I was. After León I walked up to Oviedo on the Camino del Salvador.
Last year I started on the Norte from Irun, and it was quite a bit warmer than it is now, but I still has plenty of rain!
Wow, that was quick.
Same question to you,
Would you bring a fleece in July and August or just layer with a long sleeve and short sleeve and a poncho for rain and of course a hat, rain or shine? I need to go extremely lightweight.
Thanks,
Okay so I will stick with my plan. I'll leave the rain jacket at home and go with layering/poncho combo. I can always purchase a fleece on the way.Not that quick, I've been walking since May 11th.
Last year I had a lightweight merino sweater, and a very lightweight (non fleece) hoodie. I had both so that I could layer them if needed, but it was never that cold, and I eventually mailed the sweater, and my shoes to Ivar in Santiago, and kept the hoodie. I switched to only wearing my hiking sandals, do didn't want to carry the shoes. In retrospect, I should have left the shoes on a donativo table.
Bed race?? Never found that, tbh..Hmmm. Primitivo: steeper, possibly muddier, gorgeous countryside, steeper, bit of a bed race, steeper, wonderful free to roam horses on Hospitales, did I say steeper? Norte: quieter and peaceful, still great countryside, you get to stay in sobrado.
If I had to choose to START either of them from Oviedo I would choose Primitivo. If I was already on the Norte I would stay on it and complete it. Come back and do the Primitivo on it's own another time. You'll enjoy either I'm sure.
I have done both. They are both great. You can get more detail on my post of Nov. 24, 2018; HOW THE CAMINO DEL NORTE IS DIFFERENT FROM CAMINO FRANCES. Primitivo is more mountainous and a nice contrast to the first part of Norte which has alot of coastal walking.Hi,
I'm curious to know how many pilgrims veer off to the Primitivo from the del Norte. I would think it's a large number.
Does anyone out there know? How many?
Pros and Cons of going Primitivo:
Pros and Cons of staying on del Norte:
Thanks for your experience and suggestions.
I walked the Primitivo from Oviedo last year which was wonderful and then walked Camino del Norte from Irun this year and was really pleased to stay on the Norte. Most pilgrims were staying on the Norte mainly due to the weather ( early April ) and thinking Primitivo would be too cold. If you have the time I’d recommend staying on the Norte and walking the Primitivo as part of your next Camino. Either way it is your journey and both ways are memorable.Yes, Yes it does answer my question, thank you. You're saying approximately 8 pilgrims veered off to the Primitivo. My guess is Oviedo is a starting point for most pilgrims that want to do just the Primitivo, yes?
How's the weather?
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