I’m not sure if I’ll blog as normal on this camino but will give a brief outline of our plans here and see what happens.
My grandson Mikey was keen to walk another camino with me. We have about twelve days and my thoughts went immediately to the Primitivo. I’ve walked it before, first time in 2017, commencing from Madrid then the Salvador before reaching Oviedo already as fit as a flea.
Then in 2022 I walked the Norte from Bilbao taking in all the alternative coastal tracks which are often missed on the ‘official’ route, dropping down to Oviedo to once again walk the Primitivo. Sadly on this occasion I injured my knee and struggled for a while before admitting defeat when I reached Lugo.
As this current adventure approached I began to feel rather daunted by my choice, as I never have before. Partly because of the dubious weather forecast, partly due to the great deal of elevation, but mostly due to starting fresh – ie totally unfit (and nine years older that my first hike on this route). I have no doubts about Mikey’s stamina – he’s a strapping lad with lots of energy, but I fear I may not be up to scratch…there’s only one way to find out.
I have set us a bit of a strenuous task to get to the starting point. Flying from Bristol at 18:00, arriving in Madrid at 21:15, finding our way from terminal 1 to terminal 4 for a midnight bus to Oviedo arriving at 06:15. Then we plan to find ourselves some breakfast and a first sello in our credenciales (pilgrim’s passport) and set off on our first 25km stage. There is a possibility to stop at 12km but I’m sure we’ll be able to get to Grado.
Vamos a ver…
Wishing you Buen Camino Maggie and Mikey.
Will be thinking of you, and wishing you the best of journeys. You’re a very brave lady. Mikey is in good hands.
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Fabulous! Have a wonderful time, I look forward to seeing your posts.
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You can do it. On step at a time! Buen Camino!
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Buen camino!
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Why the hurry? You’re getting older. Take it from me, a 72 year-old, you’re not as young as you were. I’ll guarantee that your grandson won’t complain. Last year I dropped my anticipated daily kms on the Le Puy down to 15km/day. Eventually I managed about 17.5km, pushed forward by gites closing all around.
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Have the best time! So excited for you both, looking forward to hearing all about it 💖
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Yay ,great stuff. I’m looking forward to reports and pics Maggie. I hope your bod can handle the terrain and I know young Mikeys can. Fingers crossed for both for good health and fair weather.
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¡Buen Camino! I was just wondering if you were going to have another Camino with your grandson, as I was re-reading your Via Serrana adventure, considering it as a winter Camino….
I hope the Primitivo goes well and the weather forecast improves!
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Well done! Will be thinking about you🙏🏻. Age is only a number!
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Walk well my friend. Hugs
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Bravo! This is the next section for us but I’m afraid it’s just too difficult for our stamina, unfit muscles and now my husband’s knee. But I’m very excited to read your Camino and walk it virtually by your side. We walked the France’s in 2012 and 2014 and half of rl Norte in 2017 but now we’re in our mud and more 70s.
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