[Gocamino] Less crowded/cooler route?

[Grant Spangler]

Bueno,

The finale of the Camino Primitivo or the slide into Galicia on the Camino 
del Norte would be cooler and less crowded. Keep in mind that most of 
Galicia will be on the humid side. This means that when it is hot (and that 
definitely happens in August), it will be hot and humid. You also encounter 
more precitipation once you are in Galicia, so a good ventilated rain jacket 
is highly recommended. Santander is a convenient place to join the Camino 
del Norte, Oviedo is good for the Camino Primitivo. If you start the Camino 
del Norte at San Sebastian, be prepared for hills hills and a few more 
hills. Lots of elevation gain and give on the northern traverse of the 'del 
Norte. A main reason the French route became so popular was the relative 
easy of passage (read: 'flat'). The Northern and Primitive Routes were there 
first but fell into disuse as the Camino Frances was developed.

Buen Camino,

Grant

Grant Spangler
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