Thanks for starting this thread StCiq. I too am contemplating doing the walk - I have wanted to do it for years. I drove sections of the Northern route several years ago on two separate trips and fell in love with the region.

Cruiseluv and Marigross: I remember reading your wonderful trip reports way back when and will enjoy reading again this evening over a glass of wine :)

I had this mad dream of doing it with a donkey, but not sure about the accommodation arrangements at the Paradors :) I'll probably take the 'guided' walk.

Is donkey code for husband?

When my wife walked, they kept on encountering a fellow with a horse and there were paradores or albergues that took him.

The book cited above with the donkey in the title is a witty account of The Camino

Buen Camino

You are a wicked man Cold, but I do like you :)

I have the book IMDoneHere, have not yet read it. I wonder if I could find a company that does the Camino on a horse or donkey? Thank you!

best ... Ger

http://www.caminoacaballo.com/en/

Apparently, there is!

Hi OReilly,

Hope you get to do it soon!

Lin, Hope to see you there!!!

Buen Camino!

Hi, cruiseluv, I don't know Cedeira. But I have seen some amazing pictures of that area, and would like to visit it sometime. But we can definitely have a face to face this time, I will email you as we get closer.

I'm not sure this is the kind of thing you would be looking for, but there is a "post-Camino" house in a village about 17 kms from Muxia. http://www.thelittlefoxhouse.com The town is called Carantona. People who spend a few days there really love it, and the owner also does tours of the coast for a price. Just thought I'd mention it for anyone who might be interested.

lincasanova, when might you be walking? It would be great to see you again!

I'll be volunteering in Santiago at the pilgrims office during the first two weeks of May in case anyone comes through during that time.

I thought I'd join cruiseluv the last 4 days of her jaunt. That house sounds cool, too.

And now that ?I've read about the hostess, what an amazing person. Looks very intriguing and interesting. Thanks for posting

lreynold,

Thanks for posting that link. It does look like a lovely idea, and if I wasnt traveling with other people I would probably consider doing it. The owner looks like a very interesting person indeed. Maybe next time(because I'm sure there will be a next time)

viajero2.. I may be arriving around the 13th/ 14th in santiago before I get myself to a meting point with cruiseluv if I end up going for last part of her trek. let's keep in touch!

Joan - those are gorgeous pictures!

I've decided to walk the Camino Norte from San Sebastián to just shy of Oviedo. I'm going to start May 20th and take about 24-25 days.

Wishing everyone safe and inspiring Caminos!

Thank you very much, gruezi! It was a beautiful trip!

Buen Camino!

StCirq:

I have fantasized about doing part of the walk myself. Soon I'll have time, but alas, my old arthritic knees will likely not hold up.

Here is a training program that was sent to me by a gal who takes groups on the Camino. You can modify it to get yourself confidently up to speed.

file:///Volumes/PERSONAL/TRAVEL/WALKING%20CAMINO/18-Week%20Walk%20a%20Marathon%20Program.webarchive

(This link opens for me, but looks odd. If it does not open for you, please let me know, and I will look up the original email that it came from.)

We will walk vicariously with you!

Leburta

Lincasanova-- I will absolutely love to meet up since it seems we will be coinciding in Santiago around the 13/14 July. My (travel) email is [email protected]. Please feel free to email me anytime. We both seem to love the Camino and I would love to hear your stories!

BUEN CAMINO!!

I have only done a section ONCE but it would be fun to do a bit again.. I'll email you soon.If I go we can definitely meet up.

gachg - Make a separate post as this thread is so old no one will look at it or at least very few. It is lost in this thread.