Walking in Winter

[Carlos Mentley]

Robyn, I have to agree with what Sue has written here.  I will be going
with a small group of my students this January, and the experience of
walking the Camino in the winter is one of the great appeals for us.  Go
for it!  --Carlos

Sue Kenney wrote:

> Robyn,
>
> I  am a single mum with 3 teenaged children. I walked the Camino alone
> last year leaving from SJPP on November 7 and arriving in Santiago
> December 6. On the second day, in Roncesvalles there was 20cm of snow.
> Each day brought a different experience rain, snow, hail, sleet, wind,
> fog and lots of sun too. The nights were cold often going to freezing
> with very little or no heat in the refugios. I had done some research
> about the Camino before I left, but it didn't stop me from going at this
> time of year since it was my only option. Somehow, I had the gift of
> seeing the end of the Camino in my mind before I left. It was as though
> I had already completed it and therefore I knew I was safe. I would do
> it again at this time of year.
>
> Fear will paralyse. Follow your heart.
> Buen Camino,
>
> Sue