Well folks, it has been just over a year since I returned from my own Camino and now today I am taking 9 friends to Spain to go with them on theirs! They are doing the same 100 miles I did in 2008, the one that got me hooked on this pilgrimage.
We have been training since February. Through the cold of those months and the extreme heat of the summer. Went up the dreaded Power Line to Mt. Alto Road when the trails of Berry were closed due to the tornado the last of April. They stayed closed until August. But we kept right on going and developed even closer friendships along with the miles. This is a wonderful group and I am proud of them. I am also happy to be able to introduce them to Spain and the Camino.
We will be gone from today, October 9th, until October 21st. We will begin walking on the 11th and will finish walking on the 19th. The first day will only be 3 or 4 miles because we are doing a tour of Leon before we start. But the next day is around 14 and it keeps to that high number for several days. There are a couple of days of only 9 miles. Then we will arrive in Santaigo de Compostela and see the field of stars that are over that magical place.
Don't know how often I will get to update this but will when I can.
Buen Camino,
Marie
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My name is Katherine, and I am emailing you with a couple questions regarding the Camino de Santiago. I am writing an article on the Camino for my school newspaper, and I am also doing the Camino de Santiago this summer. As well as information for this article, I am also doing this for information for me. Anyway, I would really appreciate your help and input!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteHow do you recommend someone trains for this?
How heavy should your backpack be?
What type of footwear do you recommend?
What are the most important things to pack?
Do you recommend hiking poles?
What did you find to be the hardest part in hiking the Camino?
What should people know about this particular trip?
Any stories/comments/etc. you have would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thank you so much for your help!
Sincerely,
Katherine