One of the best days on my Camino was walking the Meseta starting at 3am, under the clear sky and a billion stars. Definitely something you should not skip. It’s a big part of the psychological journey.
I returned last month after completing the Camino Frances. I heard a lot of pilgrims talking about bypassing the Meseta, fearful that it would be too difficult. I did it and I loved it! It was one of the most beautiful parts of the Camino.
Go in May and early of June, it's great there! All the green wheat in the wind like waves on the ocean, the poppies beside the trail. Peaceful and calm. I loved it.
I enjoyed the Meseta. It was physically less demanding and in the Spring the green was refreshing. It is not flat, at all, it is undulating. It was like a recharge for me between the harder stretches. There was a time when water could be a problem but I never found it so, the number of outlets seem to increase year on year. The thing is to drink every chance you get, try to preserve your carried supply, check the stage daily - there is one rather long one. To be fair, I would not try it in the summer, I walked across in May.
The Meseta was like an exchange for me. Tomorrow I walk to Sarria & this week is mucho sol but last week & a bit when I was on the Meseta it was mild weather. The Meseta generated memories I forgot I had. Even seeing a pea plant made an interesting change! I also realised how important trees are, their shade is most welcome. Awesome video 💚
I walked last year through the Meseta peak summer season. There were some rest areas and small coffee containers, but I think they only opened around 7 or 8 in the morning. Since I started walking at 5 am, I didn't get to use those places. Every day, the morning on the Camino was beautiful, and it allowed for self-reflection during those 17 kilometers. I recommend walking the route; one should not be afraid and should embrace it.
I haven't started my first Camino yet but also feel I'm already living the camino way... The Meseta for me will be an incredible spiritual journey into depth of me... Can't wait. Today is week six end of 12 and trained 20km🎉. Thanks guys❤️🕯️☮️
It’s unskippable, in fact I would recommend keep turning around and changing directions to do it again and again. 😂 Saying that, I’m glad I’m not doing it today…I’m struggling a bit with the heat today. Great video again. ❤😊
For those coming from the USA, Gatorade brand is not available, the Spanish equivalent is called Aquarius (made by Coca Cola) and it is widely available in towns in Spain (and Portugal for those doing the Portuguese Camino). I remember being in Ponte de Lima and having a shop owner looking at me funny while I was asking for “Bebidas esportivas 😂” just say “Aquarius” and they’ll know what you mean. Buen Camino!
1:23 It sounds like when I practiced for my Camino while walking in Central Florida 😉 30 celsius and humid. Still, I am glad I got to practice for a week before doing the real thing 🙏
@@caminotellers Fantastic! Life is beautiful. Thank you :) Planning a Camino Ingles in the Fall 😄 Thank You for keeping the channel going and all the advice.
Hello Maria. This week we will receive the final proof copy with the completed interior and we can show it to you all. If you fill the journal form in the description of the video you will receive an email as soon as it is available and you will also see some samples of the interior 😊
Ok the meseta is not hell. There is a bar in Población de Campos and also in Revenga de Campos. And I’m guessing in the other small villages too. People need to stop just taking the train from Frómista to Leon. I bought a house in Población de Campos and trust me it’s not hot all the time! It can get freezing cold and super rainy too. But suit yourself. The Way is Your Way!
