Hi all
A funny coincidence asI had been planning to ask too. 2 incidents in 5 years isn't bad though I'm sure it was unpleasant was those concerned. If I may just add/ask people who have done it:
- the guides say about 36 days including Sanabres. Is that about right? ( i did the francés in 29 days a few years ago and that is 250km shorter.
- roughly how many people a day in albergues in March/ April or April/May or potentially May/June?
Thanks for any help!
Andrew
Andrew, I agree with the first two responses to your question. And I certainly did not intend to minimize the trauma to the victims of any mischief. I've done the VdlP in the spring of 2016 and 2017, so here's what I would add:
Remember you did the Frances 13 years ago. I met a man this year in almost exactly your situation, and he found the years had not been kind to him. Just something to consider.
As the others have said, the stage distances are not as conveniently spaced, which can be bothersome when trying to make up a day. I would recommend giving yourself more than 36 days, but only you know your ability.
After looking at MANY blogs and following the comments on the forum, it seems to me that the spring rush is very near April 1st (leaving Seville), although I do not believe it could be predicted exactly for any given year. I began on March 1 this year, partly in order to be ahead of it. The weather was cooler, which was also an advantage - we got just a bit of snow for a couple of days on about March 22, but cool mornings and mildly warm afternoons were the norm.
Buen Camino.