Holy year travel

[Jeffrey Crawley]

I've been advised that July will be the worst time (in the build up to St
James' day).  Is this why the Gallician Xunta is extending the already huge
Monte de Gozo?

I second the recommendation about September, the weather is still pretty
good, the grapes are ready (there seems to be an informal 'rule' that
pilgrims are allowed to help themselves to bunches of grapes from the first
row of vine alongside the Camino - anyone care to comment), almonds and wild
apples (on wayside trees not in orchards) are free for the picking and the
lovely autumn crocus is at your feet over most of the Camino.  Plus most of
the students have gone back to college so it's quieter :o)

I would have thought April would be OK though.

Jeffrey

-----Original Message-----
From: Vera Hamson [mailto:thamsonaMTS.NET]
Sent: 29 April 2003 20:34
To: GOCAMINO
Subject: Holy year travel


Hello,

It has been mentioned  that next year is another Holy year which produces
larger than usual crowds on the Camino. Is it the feeling of members of this
List that one should avoid doing the Camino in 2004? I have been planning my
trip for the end of April (am totally flexible) next year. Have also
considered starting after the crowds in August. What is a good time to start
in the Fall that would still guarantee reasonable weather?

I would also be interested in hearing from anyone in the Winnipeg (Canada)
area that has done the Camino and may have suggestions for training,
packing, travel connections etc.

Thanks,
Vera Hamson  (mid 50s)