Cordoba, cathedral, camino - and crack!

My post just disappeared ....... but it wasn't very big anyway.

I think I may have found something stronger than crack cocaine - it's called crack camino.

And just by being in the same room as some of its users I'm already hooked.

Whaaaat ?!!

Yes, it's crazy, isn't it ..... who in their right mind would be aching to walk 1000 kilometres?

Yet I saw everyone off with a wish that I was going too, and for one crazy moment nearly threw everything overboard to go this year.
I'd already planned, with some trepidation, to do the walk three years from now.
Suddenly, I can't wait But a modicum of common sense tells me this time next year. Ah well!

It just keeps on going - I'm now in Granada and, guess what?

The woman i stood next to on the bus from the long-distance bus station into town is just off to do her Camino. I heard her telling her American friend as we traveled into town.

As my old dad used to say - "Once is happen-stance, twice is co-incidence; the third time it's enemy action."

Look out Santiago - I'm coming to get you. :>))

Anyone else care to come along for the ride?

(Next April, I think. That gives us plenty of time to plan. Grannies are Go!)

I would need more variance and had been thinking about portions of the Janapar Trail . But it wouldn't 1000 k of walking - WOW - good for you !!!!

I walked 284 km last November and plan to go back for the 789 km version in October-November 2013.

Hehe - see what i mean?

But, seriously - save your longer journey for spring time if you can. Everything is so beautiful then
What route are you taking?

I am happy to do 10kms with you. And, perhaps another 10kms more, depending on how I go!

Will that do? lol

Lee

OMG! I just been reading about the El Camino Santiago.

My apology Go_2 for taking it lightly. I just thought who would want to hike 1000 kms?? A lot of people it would seem.

Read this article: http://francistapon.com/Travels/Spain-Trails/10-Reasons-Why-El-Camino-Santiago-Sucks

I must say that it puts me off until I read the opinion of other travellers who have done it and have found it to be a wonderful albeit challenging experience. So, if you are serious about doing it, I will put my hand up but only if I can do it in Spring or Autumn.

Can't take the hot weather and besides, I function better in cooler clime.

Well, I'm planning on April next year, which is spring. And we'll be heading north with the weather so the further north we go the cooler it was but the warmer it will become.
Mind you - it was 39 degrees (celsius) in Seville the week I was there. Although, surprisingly, it was very bearable heat. Any earlier than that we'll catch too much rain, I think.

HOWEVER - you do need to train, seriously, I think. The new friend with whom I walked part of the first stage has had to stop already and she was confident because of walking a lot at home.
It really gets to your feet unless you have proper preparation. Don't ignore the advice - or the signs....

ALSO - I'm not carrying a backpack. As I may have said, I've got a companion (donkey) to carry my baggage. It does make a difference when you don't have that extra weight to move.
Apparently there are some companies which will do it for you . Or - a shopping trolley's wheels are much bigger and better than a luggage trolley.
I'm going to be doing some walks with Jamilla (donkey) in and around London this summer, when i get her made, in case any 'tweaking' is necessary. (Too late when one's on the road.)

NB - with regard to the article you read; that's about the Camino Frances, across the north of Spain. That route is now very crowded, so I'm planning on the Via de la Plata, from Seville. Its a bit longer, but is flatter and although a lot of people are now doing it it's not as busy. Which means that the infrastructure is there but it hasn't yet become a circus.

Edited by: go_2