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Hi, in February last year I walked from Ferrol to Santiago on the Camino Ingles, and then to Muxia, Finisterre and back to Santiago. Took me 17 days, just ambling along, so could be done in less . . . . really enjoyed it. All sorts of weather for that time of the year, including lots of sunny days. Stayed in the municipal albergues, but there were other places available.I am looking at traveling November 26-December 12.
Good questions. Thanks for asking.To help us think about suggestions, I have some questions...
Is the arrival in Santiago important on this trip? Do you speak Spanish? How much social interaction with other pilgrims or locals do you want?
HelloI postponed my planned 2+ week camino for late August/early September due to covid numbers, work and family concerns. I had stuff I couldn't mess scheduled in-person for my return and my youngest child was not yet eligible for a vaccine. (didn't want to inadvertently carry the virus home). Well, early-mid December is my quiet time at work and my daughter just got her first vaccination. I still have the vacation time I can use, but I can't take it before American thanksgiving.
I am looking at traveling November 26-December 12. If I stick to the area closer to Sarria/Santiago, is a short walk even possible? I dont mind cool temperatures, but I am not interested in walking in snow or a lot of freezing rain, and I would like for hotels, cafes, and restaurants to be open so I can eat and sleep.
What do you think I should do? Go when I can, and do what I can? Or wait/pick another (non-Camino) pilgrimage destination?
I am walking the VDLP from October 14 through about December 1. I try to stay in albergues as much as possible and my first choices are always municipals or donativos. I walk on a budget but of course donativo is not free but I usually find some of my best experiences in donativos. It seems that most municipals are closed but doing my research here and checking Gronze and other sites as well as this posting I made yesterday:I am pondering going to Merida and walk up the VdlP, due to better weather conditions, hopefully. Hoping that accomodations are available in Nov...
How about Camino Mozarabe? You could start in Seville, which is a great town to visit anyway, and head north. Or if the weather is to your liking, begin in Granada or somewhere between Granada and Seville, which has more mountainous country.I postponed my planned 2+ week camino for late August/early September due to covid numbers, work and family concerns. I had stuff I couldn't mess scheduled in-person for my return and my youngest child was not yet eligible for a vaccine. (didn't want to inadvertently carry the virus home). Well, early-mid December is my quiet time at work and my daughter just got her first vaccination. I still have the vacation time I can use, but I can't take it before American thanksgiving.
I am looking at traveling November 26-December 12. If I stick to the area closer to Sarria/Santiago, is a short walk even possible? I dont mind cool temperatures, but I am not interested in walking in snow or a lot of freezing rain, and I would like for hotels, cafes, and restaurants to be open so I can eat and sleep.
What do you think I should do? Go when I can, and do what I can? Or wait/pick another (non-Camino) pilgrimage destination?
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