Anyone can walk the Camino from many directions. The most popular and well marked is the French way starting in the Pyrenees mountains. You can also ride a bike or travel by horse. If you walk and want some support there are many different tour companies. The one I choose offered a pick up in Madrid, reservations and transportation to and from farm house B&B's and transport of our luggage. It also provided an evening meal, and a support vehicle. We choose The Marly Tour company because of the price and availability. They were great. Very well organized with information , maps, inspirational readings and simple but great accommodations. Jose our field guide also was very prepared to provide blister care each morning. Our daily map gave a meeting place each day where we would gather and then be driven to our lodgings.
There were 13 in our group and our guide evaluated our pace the first day. I realized I was not going to keep pace and would always be at least an hour behind everyone. I explained to him for me to make the most of this experience I didn't want to feel pressure to meet everyone because I was so far behind. He gave me a cell phone and said not to worry, I'll come after you when ever you are done. I was relieved and the next days were more relaxed.
Like Forrest Gump. I wanted to be able to stop when I was tired, drink when I was thirsty and meditate when I had something to think about.
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