My husband and I have seen "The Way," by Emilio Estevez, 4 times, and there I've learned a few things about trekking in the fall:
1. The Valcarlos route is 2 hours shorter, but it only matters if you are trying to get to a party.
2. You can meet up and walk with 2 guys and one gal, all of whom will be great.
3. It won't rain on you.
4. No blisters.
5. They sing the U.S. National anthem when you show up at a roadside alburgue.
6. The guys will act like a barrier when you need to pee beside the road.
7. Avoid El Rrrramon's.
8. The Camino won't help me cut down on chocolate. Or pasta. (In the long term.)
9. Stay at a nice hotel sometimes.
10. The popcorn is best at this theatre, for some reason, and
11. Keep your sense of humor about you.
I think it's the walk that matters more than the destination. I've done other endurance-related things throughout my life, and, to me, they're like reading a good book: If you're enjoying it, you aren't complaining to yourself, "Oh, goodness! 498 pages to go!" If you're enjoying it, you want to eat Doritos and just enjoy the read. The end will take care of itself. Of course, I'm speaking from other experience, as I have not walked the Camino yet. I can't get away, at this time, but some day, I think it would be very lovely.
Ciao
Almha
1. The Valcarlos route is 2 hours shorter, but it only matters if you are trying to get to a party.
2. You can meet up and walk with 2 guys and one gal, all of whom will be great.
3. It won't rain on you.
4. No blisters.
5. They sing the U.S. National anthem when you show up at a roadside alburgue.
6. The guys will act like a barrier when you need to pee beside the road.
7. Avoid El Rrrramon's.
8. The Camino won't help me cut down on chocolate. Or pasta. (In the long term.)
9. Stay at a nice hotel sometimes.
10. The popcorn is best at this theatre, for some reason, and
11. Keep your sense of humor about you.
I think it's the walk that matters more than the destination. I've done other endurance-related things throughout my life, and, to me, they're like reading a good book: If you're enjoying it, you aren't complaining to yourself, "Oh, goodness! 498 pages to go!" If you're enjoying it, you want to eat Doritos and just enjoy the read. The end will take care of itself. Of course, I'm speaking from other experience, as I have not walked the Camino yet. I can't get away, at this time, but some day, I think it would be very lovely.
Ciao
Almha