![]() My 35 litre pack is the pink one in the middle. It’s not the least bit weird to simply join a group for coffee or a meal, or to walk a ways with someone and hear their story. It offers yet more reasons why it’s so great, has some inspirational stories from other pilgrims, and will help you craft gentle pushback if you have friends and family who are discouraging you from doing it (this is especially relevant for women.)Īnd, even if you go alone, you will seldom be lonely if you engage with other pilgrims along the way. We have a whole article on doing the Camino solo. If this is you, going solo will give you plenty of me-time for that rumination. ![]() Or they are asking “now what” because they’ve just retired, are between jobs, graduated college, gotten divorced or have emptied the nest. Perhaps they want to have a conversation with their God. Sure, the Camino is a physical challenge, but most people do it seeking an answer to something and to give themselves time to ruminate. This will not only help with wayfinding, but also booking ahead for accommodation and staying in touch with your new friends. We have articles that review the best Camino apps and the most useful Camino guides, look at both and then make your decision about what to take.Įither way, you should plan to bring a data enabled phone. Some people prefer apps (better for navigation) and some prefer guides (better for historical context). ![]() The guides tend to have written instruction.īoth guides and apps can also point you to suggested lodging and recommend sites of historical and religious significance which are worth checking out. The apps allow you to save maps for offline use. Per above, it can be useful to have an app or guidebook as a reference for keeping yourself on the right trail. Guides and apps are helpful for planning your Camino, and continue to be helpful while you’re actually walking it. This one is the spilt point between the routes to FInesterre and Muxia. The guides can help you decide which route to take when given an option. The locals are also very nice about pointing you in the right direction if you have a clueless look on your face. That said, navigating busy city streets can get tricky, so pay extra attention there. So, if you stay alert, you’ll find The Way while walking the Camino de Santiago. So, the point on the apex of the shell symbol also “points” you in the correct direction. The shell symbol characterizes a miracle performed by St James, but it’s also a metaphor for the many Camino routes that converge in Santiago. They vary depending upon region, but will be a mix of: concrete bollards with yellow arrows and shell symbols, spray painted arrows, shell symbols embedded into the sidewalk or pavement, blue and yellow street signs and the occasional bit of street art and sculpture. ![]() The Way is well marked with a series of way markers. The way marking is particularly obvious on the oldest and most popular routes, such as the Frances, Portguese, Primitivo and Ingles. On my multiple Caminos, I’ve never gotten off track for more than a few blocks, unless it was to deliberately detour for historic sites or food. Well, it’s easy to get a tiny bit off course, but it’s very difficult to get profoundly lost on the Camino. He didn’t get lost, and neither will you. How to Avoid Getting Lost on the CaminoĨ00 years ago Saint Frances walked a Camino pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. ![]()
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