- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances 15,16,18
VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23
I'm doing some long term planning for my next 2-3 Caminos 
It keeps me sane during breaks at work
So some ideas would be gratefully received.
My hope is, that Pat enjoys our next Camino which will include the Madrid and the last stages of the Sanabres.
She has only walked the Frances before. So it will be a bit different for her.
(We are also throwing in Muxia, Fisterra, SDC for a nice change of scene)
Certainly my own venture onto the less popular paths last year, the VdlP (to Astorga nor the Sanabres) and the Invierno got me hooked.
Whilst the landscapes were very different I really enjoyed both. The 'Meseta like' vastness of much of the VdlP and the stunning hills and river valleys of the Invierno.
What I liked most, was the solitude. A few other Pilgrims now and again for connection and shared meals, but otherwise the trail and landscape largely to yourself.
Fingers crossed (and touching wood) Pat may also find she enjoys the road less travelled on our next Camino together.
With that in mind, I'm starting to look at future routes that we might enjoy together.
Or me alone again if not
Like our next Camino, they may end up being a bit 'Hybrid'.
Pat's maximum on one route without other diversions / breaks is probably now about 20 days.
Two reasons.
She's not quite the Camino 'tragic' that I am, and
She struggles a bit physically on a long route, non stop.
So I'm looking at shorter routes, or parts of routes, that we might stitch together.
Or if it goes well..........stay on a longer route. We'll be flexible.
To give you an idea, I'm looking at routes like.
Via Augusta (Cadiz-Sevilla)
Mozarabe. (Almeria-Granada or Granada-Cordoba) doubt she would cope with the whole route.
Levante. (A part that would include Toledo)
Lana (maybe starting in Valencia)
I'll keep a long/full route for when I next walk alone.
So the goal is really to try some routes that don't have many Pilgrims on them.
No need to end in Santiago. If we feel the need, we can do the last part of the Invierno or Sanabres.
In Spain. (just not drawn to Portugal, sorry)
Any thoughts or ideas most appreciated.
It keeps me sane during breaks at work
So some ideas would be gratefully received.
My hope is, that Pat enjoys our next Camino which will include the Madrid and the last stages of the Sanabres.
She has only walked the Frances before. So it will be a bit different for her.
(We are also throwing in Muxia, Fisterra, SDC for a nice change of scene)
Certainly my own venture onto the less popular paths last year, the VdlP (to Astorga nor the Sanabres) and the Invierno got me hooked.
Whilst the landscapes were very different I really enjoyed both. The 'Meseta like' vastness of much of the VdlP and the stunning hills and river valleys of the Invierno.
What I liked most, was the solitude. A few other Pilgrims now and again for connection and shared meals, but otherwise the trail and landscape largely to yourself.
Fingers crossed (and touching wood) Pat may also find she enjoys the road less travelled on our next Camino together.
With that in mind, I'm starting to look at future routes that we might enjoy together.
Or me alone again if not
Like our next Camino, they may end up being a bit 'Hybrid'.
Pat's maximum on one route without other diversions / breaks is probably now about 20 days.
Two reasons.
She's not quite the Camino 'tragic' that I am, and
She struggles a bit physically on a long route, non stop.
So I'm looking at shorter routes, or parts of routes, that we might stitch together.
Or if it goes well..........stay on a longer route. We'll be flexible.
To give you an idea, I'm looking at routes like.
Via Augusta (Cadiz-Sevilla)
Mozarabe. (Almeria-Granada or Granada-Cordoba) doubt she would cope with the whole route.
Levante. (A part that would include Toledo)
Lana (maybe starting in Valencia)
I'll keep a long/full route for when I next walk alone.
So the goal is really to try some routes that don't have many Pilgrims on them.
No need to end in Santiago. If we feel the need, we can do the last part of the Invierno or Sanabres.
In Spain. (just not drawn to Portugal, sorry)
Any thoughts or ideas most appreciated.
