Walking with a family.

Welcome! My kids are grown now (26, 23, and 18) - I wish I had known about the Camino when they were younger. I would have loved to do it with while they were growing up. Who knows - maybe I will get a chance to do it with grandkids (don't have any YET). So nice of you to make yourself available to young families who need some support/guidance.

catherinedooley said:

Hi All,
I’m Catherine from Australia,
We have walked the camino Frances twice as a family of six. The first time the youngest was 7and the eldest child 15. Then again five years later. Our plan is for a family camino every five years, or how it fits in around people. I may have some advice for others travelling with a youngish family. All the best, Catherine

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Hi Catherine
I am also from Australia. I hope to walk the FC in 2024 with my twelve-year-old grandson. Any advice gratefully received. Perhaps phone or zoom?

With thanks

Frank

catherinedooley said:

Hi All,
I’m Catherine from Australia,
We have walked the camino Frances twice as a family of six. The first time the youngest was 7and the eldest child 15. Then again five years later. Our plan is for a family camino every five years, or how it fits in around people. I may have some advice for others travelling with a youngish family. All the best, Catherine

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Hi Catherine,
We are also from Australia and last September walked over the Swiss Alps and in Tuscany as part of the Via Francigena. Our kids were 12, 8 and 6 (youngest has ADHD and ASD level 3, but we didn't know at the time!). There were quite a few challenges....mostly being the lack of food and the lack of friendly pilgrims.

I should have chosen the CF, and so we are going to road test a week (from SJPdp to Pamplona) next year, but you've inspired me. Would love some advice because I really want to do the whole CF with our family in maybe 2025.