tommycamino
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- October 2022
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Thanks, they made for very interesting reading.See this thread.re walking a different camino than you walked before.
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Check out the posts in this earlier thread re walking the same camino more than once.
Enjoy your planning dreams!
Very cool, thanks.Tough question.
It would depend a lot on the reasons for walking another Camino and the type of Camino experience you are seeking. I like walking in solitude.
I love the Frances, but having walked it two and bit times I was seeking something new, less crowded and 'different'.
The VdlP
Invierno and
Fistera-Muxia
were just that.
Next will be the Madrid and the Sanabres.
The Madrid will be interesting as we are not aiming for Santiago.....
So I'm sure it will 'feel' very different.
But I think the Frances if fairly unique.....
Some say that to ask what to look for on a second Camino is akin to asking, "What is the meaning of life?" Some questions are best left unanswered. In addition, asking another person what does one look for in a second Camino when this person is as different from you as an ant to a tree, when taking into account one's subconscious level, is not only inadvisable, it is also rather risky. However, this is from my own, individual, personal perspective, which is an example of the risk one takes when seeking another's opinion or input. ChuckLike many others, I did the Camino Francés and it was a life-defining experience. I still spend a great deal of time reading and thinking about Caminos, and dreaming of the next one.
I'm curious. What do you look for in a second Camino? Are you looking for an entirely new adventure, looking to see new scenery and visit new places? Are you worried that you're 'chasing the dragon' and trying to recreate the memories you had? How long do you leave between Caminos?
I'm asking from a mostly philosophical place but I imagine the most popular must be doing the Norte or Portuguese after the Francés.
For what it's worth, I did a week on the Camino del Norte (Irún to Bilbao) with some friends and although I loved it, it didn't always feel like a Camino; I think because we weren't going all the way to Santiago de Compostela and because I did it with other people
Peter, as you well know, it's hard to minimise the travel from Aotearoa NZ!I simply look for something that fits the time I have available. If there’s several options, I first consider the season, then research (typically on here) to see what sounds the most appealing. In the unlikely event that I still can’t decide, I’ll go for the most accessible- I prefer to minimise the travel to my start point.
Yes, I have been rather spoiled in that regard for the last few years.Peter, as you well know, it's hard to minimise the travel from Aotearoa NZ!
@Robo, I walked the Madrid to Sahagan and did not miss walking all the way to Santiago at all, having been there many times before. You may be surprised that it isn't necessarily a negative.Invierno and
Fistera-Muxia
were just that.
Next will be the Madrid and the Sanabres.
The Madrid will be interesting as we are not aiming for Santiago.....
So I'm sure it will 'feel' very different.
Like many others, I did the Camino Francés and it was a life-defining experience. I still spend a great deal of time reading and thinking about Caminos, and dreaming of the next one.
I'm curious. What do you look for in a second Camino? Are you looking for an entirely new adventure, looking to see new scenery and visit new places? Are you worried that you're 'chasing the dragon' and trying to recreate the memories you had? How long do you leave between Caminos?
I'm asking from a mostly philosophical place but I imagine the most popular must be doing the Norte or Portuguese after the Francés.
For what it's worth, I did a week on the Camino del Norte (Irún to Bilbao) with some friends and although I loved it, it didn't always feel like a Camino; I think because we weren't going all the way to Santiago de Compostela and because I did it with other people
It’s highly likely, on the Frances, you’ll end up in another Camino family. I was only on it 3 days last year, crossing between routes….and did.I'm planning my second Camino Frances for next year and have spent time considering this exact question.
My first Camino in 2016 was meant to be a walk of solitude and reflection for me, a chance to think and put things to rest. I met my wife on day 3 and a magnificent camino family and never had the chance to do that. Even on the last day in Fisterra, and many times since, I have said that I want to go back and do it alone as I had always intended. Of course I wouldn't change one second of my first camino, and we have been back and done other routes, but it's always felt like unfinished business to me.
I did look at doing the Norte or Portuguese, but as my wife said, would I regret not doing the Frances again when I have opportunity? Probably.
A member of our camino family also ask if I was trying to recapture the first camino or 'chase the dragon' as you put it. But I can honest say, no, this is for me and me alone.
This may be the case, but I will certainly be more aloof this time. Not rude or disrespectful, just keep myself to myself.It’s highly likely, on the Frances, you’ll end up in another Camino family. I was only on it 3 days last year, crossing between routes….and did.
That's exactly why I need to walk the Invierno again!Fix the errors and omissions from my first Camino.
It is a back-of-my-mind thing right now. I first visited Spain in '88 and wanted to see many of those places but I never have (the others were found to be along the way between the ones I originally considered). Well, why not walk between them? As I remember from some back of an envelope planning, it would connect four named caminos not named the Ricardo (in and out of Madrid would be public transportation). Six towns may have an extra day set aside for touring and it may involve a month's walking with two nights at locations between named caminos.Rick, how long will the Camino Ricardo take you to walk? Are you serious?
Go do something! NOW! Don't wait! We never know what will happen tomorrow! I have watched it happen to friends and definitely my parents.It is a back-of-my-mind thing right now. I first visited Spain in '88 and wanted to see many of those places but I never have (the others were found to be along the way between the ones I originally considered). Well, why not walk between them? As I remember from some back of an envelope planning, it would connect four named caminos not named the Ricardo (in and out of Madrid would be public transportation). Six towns may have an extra day set aside for touring and it may involve a month's walking with two nights at locations between named caminos.
I have to figure out what to do with Peg. Maybe a tour of Italy (a missed college trip for her). Another complication came up too. I've long wanted to visit Norway. A friend recently came back from a trip there and his niece has given us an invitation to visit. I may have to consider St. Olaf's way.
I’m starting the Camino Frances for the second time on Wednesday, and I would say I expect it to be different…..mostly. I’m 12 years older- those years and walking the Camino the first time changed me. My biggest worry is this time I expect to be able to finish vs last time I didn’t know what I could do and took it day by day. I’m in good shape but am 65 now. I strive to be as open minded and accepting of whatever happens as last time. As for the route itself, there’s lots I’ve forgotten except how hard the first day was!!Like many others, I did the Camino Francés and it was a life-defining experience. I still spend a great deal of time reading and thinking about Caminos, and dreaming of the next one.
I'm curious. What do you look for in a second Camino? Are you looking for an entirely new adventure, looking to see new scenery and visit new places? Are you worried that you're 'chasing the dragon' and trying to recreate the memories you had? How long do you leave between Caminos?
I'm asking from a mostly philosophical place but I imagine the most popular must be doing the Norte or Portuguese after the Francés.
For what it's worth, I did a week on the Camino del Norte (Irún to Bilbao) with some friends and although I loved it, it didn't always feel like a Camino; I think because we weren't going all the way to Santiago de Compostela and because I did it with other people
Like many others, I did the Camino Francés and it was a life-defining experience. I still spend a great deal of time reading and thinking about Caminos, and dreaming of the next one.
I'm curious. What do you look for in a second Camino? Are you looking for an entirely new adventure, looking to see new scenery and visit new places? Are you worried that you're 'chasing the dragon' and trying to recreate the memories you had? How long do you leave between Caminos?
I'm asking from a mostly philosophical place but I imagine the most popular must be doing the Norte or Portuguese after the Francés.
For what it's worth, I did a week on the Camino del Norte (Irún to Bilbao) with some friends and although I loved it, it didn't always feel like a Camino; I think because we weren't going all the way to Santiago de Compostela and because I did it with other people
The Via de la Plata feels far closer in character to my first Camino than the Frances does these days. If I could only walk one of them in future then it would be the VdlP.For me the Via de la Plata was a very long and very beautiful walk, but somehow it did not feel like a camino to me.
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