New beginning....

[bagtown]

I had just decided to plan for a early May start date. To hike the full 800 km Camino starting in France. Looking for words of wisdom on pros and or cons on starting in May. I will be trekking alone. Age 52, male, fit and ready to go. My work position was just downsized and now I have the time to engage in this, for me, once in a life time journey. Being a avid hiker for many years, this is it, now's the time.

[sean]

Hi Bagtown,

The pros for the Camino are that you will enjoy every minute of it.
The only cons are that you will enjoy it too much and it will draw you back again.

Enjoy it

Regards,
Sean
Dublin

[bagtown]

Sean, thanks for your reply, I am really looking forward to starting in May!
Edward.

[grayland]

May is a good time for the Camino. The large crowds are a little later (July-August) when Europeans often take their holidays.
You will run into some rain...but nice weather for the most part. You will only be alone if you choose to.
Take it slow and easy and just let it happen from day to day.
Buen Camino