The Camino is like no other walk I have ever done. Firstly you will never need a map, you may want to take one to see where you are, but the route is so well marked it is almost impossible to get lost. On the two occasions that I walked in the wrong direction locals stopped me and pointed me in the right direction; both these times were coming out of cities, the country side is better marked.
The support along the way is unlike anything that you will have known. There are albergues, hostels to you and me, are usually every 5 to 10 kms. These albergues are mostly run by volunteers and cost anything from donation only to 7 or 8 euro per night. They are basic, however that is part of the Camino’s charm, and a great way to get to met and talk to others along the way.
If I have two weeks only to walk I would spend at least one of those weeks walking on the mestia. This is my favourite part of the pilgrimage; the huge open expanse, with the mountains away in the distance to the right, awesome.
If I had a choice of the time of year to walk I would not chose late July or any of August, it is very busy during these times. My preference is for the quieter times of May, June or September. If you have any other specific questions, just mail them to me and I will try to help. All the best Leslie
Hi Leslie,
I walked the Camino this summer past with my daughter Mary. We walked from St. Jean PDP to
Finestere. I am back at work now and as you say my “normal life” but I feel a bit of depression. I think I am missing the Camino. Do you know if others are doing this? I find my mind wondering back to the vivid images and feelings of the Camino and I want to cry.
I am sure I will walk it again but not anytime soon. Another 7 weeks in Spain would not make my husband very happy.
Take care perigrina!
Cheryl
Hi Cheryl,
Yes it does seem to be common enough. I have heard many people talk about the problems of settling back in, a general discontentment with things.
I hope it get better for you
I have a dream of taking the Camino at horse, would it be possible at all (I won’t bring a horse myself)? Will the albergues receive me, I heard that if you are using other means of transportation you will have to wait in line…
Thank you.
I am planning to walk from St. JPdP to Santiago from 16th of March. Does anyone have any idea on the weather conditions over the Pyrinees in March?
Thankyou.