I am a Norte fanboy because I like to hang out at the beach, walk on cliffs overlooking the sea, and I like people.... but not a ton of people... Norte skews a little younger I think...
And I have met a ton of first timers on the Norte, so I...
I agree with everything Marska said! I, too, am from the US (California) and I walked the CF in Aug/Sept and again in May/June. I loved both but there was something truly special about walking the CF in Spring when everything is blooming and...
Don't push yourself too hard in the beginning. There will be plenty of time after the first week or so to walk longer distances. Last year I met a young man who started out doing double the distance of a typical stage the first couple of days on...
On our 2 Camino Frances walks we met a few seniors who had fallen, face plants and the like. Balance is a problem for us older pilgrims and a surprising number of 20 year olds who had to give up, or said they were going to give up, as a result...
Early April there will be fewer pilgrims than May, but there will be many who join for the Easter week holiday in late April when the Spanish typically have vacation days. The Napoleon Pass may or may not be advisable due to weather so check with...
Hi, @jackh, and welcome to the forum.
One question to ask yourself would be whether you're more interested in history or scenery. If you're a history buff, the CF would probably be your best bet, but if you love stunning scenery, then my vote...
Welcome!!! You picked the right place to ask questions!
I, too, am from the US (Nebraska).
I walked the CF from SJPDP to SDC fall 2023 (Sept 20 - Nov 1) and spring 2024 (April 9-May 16) I'm sure more experienced pilgrims will chime in, but I...
Hey everyone - new to this forum, and to the Camino! I'm a sophomore in college from the western US who will be taking a term off of classes this spring (April + May). I know this question has probably been asked a lot, but just hoping for some...
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