Taking children

[Karen Mallory]

I would think that, as always, it depends on the kid(s).  Some of the
distances are pretty far for a young child and the certainty of a bed in a
refugio is not always the case.  In the busy seasons folks often get up at 4
or 5 am in order to get to the next refugio.  These folks are not always
quiet in their preparations and could disturb the necessary sleep of the
children.

I think it would be doable if you plan very carefully and are willing to use
some overnight accomodations other than the refugios and are flexible in
your schedule. .  I think you would have to judge the distances very
carefully and think what, exactly, you are hoping the experience would
provide for them (in terms of both religious and cultural experiences).
Without either a very long time frame to accomplish the entire pilgrimage or
a judicious use of public transportation, I would think that it would be
extremely difficult for a young child to do the entire route.

That being said, there are marvelous things to see that would be interesting
and wonderful for a child to see but it would require a lot of historical
and cultural preparation on your part.  If you've got the time, go for it.

Karen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jane Cutting" <cuttingupaEARTHLINK.NET>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 9:39 AM
Subject: Taking children


> How is it taking children?