Frankybaby66
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Last Camino Sep 23 Camino Portuguese (Central)
Hi all, just thought I'd throw this thread into the mix. I can't make my mind up which Camino to plan for next year ( its never too early to start planning!)
In the past I've walked from SJPdP to Santiago on the Frances, Roncenvalles to Burgos on the Frances. Matsahinos to Santiago twice on the Camino Portugues ( both times starting on the Camino Litoral before cutting inland to Rates and picking up the Central Route. This year I did the Camino Ingles followed by Santiago to Finisterre.
I've got a chequered health history ( two cardiac arrests and a triple heart bypass) and aren't as young as I once was. I am reasonably fit though, and all the above were walked post cardiac issues. I tend to max out around 25km per day carrying a full pack (I like the flexibility of having all my gear with me), so want to avoid being forced into long days
I've got 2 -4 weeks to play with. I'm presently considering Burgos to Santiago (to finish off my second Camino), possibly picking up the Camino Invierno at Ponferrada in an effort to body-swerve the Sarria to Santiago Section. Another option is Lisbon to Porto, although I've heard mixed reviews on this route.
Had a look at Camino Primitivo but wondered if this might be a bit too solitary - I always start out Camino's alone, and although it looks beautiful, thought it might be a bit too solitary. I know the Portuguese Coastal get's rave reviews, but the time I spent on the first part of my Camino Portugues(s) didn't really do it for me - didn't seem to have the pilgrimage vibe that I'm used to.
I suppose I want the best of both worlds - some people, but not too many
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Apologies for the rambling post, but thought I'd give a bit of context. I'd probably prefer to finish in Santiago. ( I always say that I'm not going to get another compostela, but always end up getting one!)
I'm open to any ideas that people have, preferably based on personal experience.
Thanks in advance,
Buen Camino
In the past I've walked from SJPdP to Santiago on the Frances, Roncenvalles to Burgos on the Frances. Matsahinos to Santiago twice on the Camino Portugues ( both times starting on the Camino Litoral before cutting inland to Rates and picking up the Central Route. This year I did the Camino Ingles followed by Santiago to Finisterre.
I've got a chequered health history ( two cardiac arrests and a triple heart bypass) and aren't as young as I once was. I am reasonably fit though, and all the above were walked post cardiac issues. I tend to max out around 25km per day carrying a full pack (I like the flexibility of having all my gear with me), so want to avoid being forced into long days
I've got 2 -4 weeks to play with. I'm presently considering Burgos to Santiago (to finish off my second Camino), possibly picking up the Camino Invierno at Ponferrada in an effort to body-swerve the Sarria to Santiago Section. Another option is Lisbon to Porto, although I've heard mixed reviews on this route.
Had a look at Camino Primitivo but wondered if this might be a bit too solitary - I always start out Camino's alone, and although it looks beautiful, thought it might be a bit too solitary. I know the Portuguese Coastal get's rave reviews, but the time I spent on the first part of my Camino Portugues(s) didn't really do it for me - didn't seem to have the pilgrimage vibe that I'm used to.
I suppose I want the best of both worlds - some people, but not too many
Apologies for the rambling post, but thought I'd give a bit of context. I'd probably prefer to finish in Santiago. ( I always say that I'm not going to get another compostela, but always end up getting one!)
I'm open to any ideas that people have, preferably based on personal experience.
Thanks in advance,
Buen Camino
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