[Gocamino] The Camino in winter.

[Sue Kenney]

Kelly,

Don't worry, you shouldn't freeze, although I'm from Canada and we are very used to the cold. Generally it doesn't snow in early November but it might be cool in the mountains. It often starts off cold in the morning and then gets warmer. If you dress in layers, you should be fine. Most refugios don't have much heat so a good sleeping bag will be important.

I walked from Ponferrada in October 2005 and expereinced 10 1/2 days of sunshine out of 12 days. Actually, the rain was a welcome relief. 

I had a delightful experience in the city of Logrono. A short woman dressed in black stopped in front of me as I came out of the door of a panaderia. She looked into my eyes, blessed herself and then nodded her head forward with reverence. It was the first time truly understood the honour of being a pilgrim. 


Sue
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: KF 
  To: Sue Kenney ; Marcus Wilder ; Santiagobis at yahoogroups.com ; gocamino at oakapple.net 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 6:09 PM
  Subject: Re: [Gocamino] The Camino in winter.


  I was planning to go back to walk from Logrono to Leon in October, but now it looks more like very late October/early November.  Since I'm from South Texas (what's winter?), I expect I'm going to become a pilgrim icicle. :)


  Kelly
  www.kellyonthecaminofrances.blogspot.com
  Sue Kenney <sue.kenney at sympatico.ca> wrote:
    Pilgrims,

    I walked the French Route in November/December 2001. It was the most 
    incredible journey of my life. It rained, snowed, hailed, it was windy, 
    sunny, cloudy and overcast too. I loved walking in the cooler temperature. 
    It only took me 29 days to walk from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago but I 
    think that was because I hardly stopped walking during the day in an effort 
    to stay warm. Many of the refugios were closed but that made for an even 
    greater adventure. I didn't book anything in advance and truly trusted the 
    Camino would guide me, and it did.

    I would be delighted and honoured to answer any questions or concerns you 
    might have.

    Sue

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: "Marcus Wilder" 
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    Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 1:17 PM
    Subject: [Gocamino] The Camino in winter.


    > Has anyone here walked the Camino Frances in November and December?
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