Safety issues

[Howard Mendes]

Ida -  Definitely go.  I would not worry about terrorists in France or Spain and the rail lines are safe.
Rae - This is the first I heard of bears on the Camino. I never saw a wild dog, snake or mosquito in the month I walked from SJPDP to Santiago. I was worried about "wild dogs" after reading stories and hearing rumors.
My advice is to put all your usual apprehensions about travel aside and enjoy the experience spiritually and otherwise.  Yes, there are some pretty wild, uninhabited areas along the way, but usually you are fairly close to populated places and other pilgrims if you need help.  Howard Mendes