Beginning Camino Norte 8/9 as woman traveling alone.

[Risa Robertson]

Hi there,
I am delighted to join this forum and preparing for my journey ON EL CAMINO NORTE to begin on 8/9. Would love to connect with safe and sane people. I don't drink and would love to connect with warm-blooded mammalia, fun-lovers, and/or friends of Bill along the way,

Also any tips for safety, great places to stop along the way that aren't well-known, shortcuts, sections to savor, etc.


Look forward to meeting you along the way!

 

[Anniesantiago]

Risa, I've PM'd you.

Places to stop: I wouldn't miss the Navarra Museum in Pamplona. I would see the Cathedrals in Burgos and Leon. I would visit the museum in Leon. I would stay an extra night to see the Museum of Evolution in Burgos and take the bus out to the dig site, if you are interested in Archaeology. I would be sure to see the Gaudi Bishop's Palace in Astorga and even though it's funky, I'd visit the Museum of Chocolate in Astorga just to see the old movie on chocolate making. If possible, I wouldn't miss San Anton or San Nicholas or San Bol. I'd spend an extra night or two in Santiago and see all the tourist sites there. I'd find 3 pilgrims to share a taxi and go to both Finisterre and Muxia for the day.

Safety: Use common sense. Don't walk with earphone in your ears.

Tips: BE PRESENT. You're going to be in a new place. Enjoy every moment. Try new foods! Be open to new experiences. TAKE EARPLUGS. Get a private room now and then to rejuvenate. For what you pay for an albergue, you could find a friend and rent a private double for the night. Stay in the parochials whenever possible.

 

[Risa Robertson]

Hi! Thank you so much for the reply. I am walking el Norte route, not the Frances, so am asking specifically for info along that route, in addition to general safety recommendations.

 

[BethC]

Hi there,
I am delighted to join this forum and preparing for my journey ON EL CAMINO NORTE to begin on 8/9. Would love to connect with safe and sane people. I don't drink and would love to connect with warm-blooded mammalia, fun-lovers, and/or friends of Bill along the way,

Also any tips for safety, great places to stop along the way that aren't well-known, shortcuts, sections to savor, etc.


Look forward to meeting you along the way!

Arghhhhhh! I'm a month behind you and on the wrong trail - and not too sure about the sane part - but I'm doing a sober pilgrimage too and am glad that they put out water along with the wine on the tables - sounds like there's alot of drinking. Maybe you know Spanish - I'm practicing saying "Agua con Gaz, por favor".

 

[Kanga]

Drinking alcohol is always optional on the Camino, water is not! You will find plenty of people who will chose water with their Menu del Dia. And the freshly squeezed orange juice, although expensive, is delicious. I loved the Norte btw. Great choice.