We all started our breakfast at 8. Got the luggage loaded and hopped in the van. With Leon in our rear view mirror, we headed to El Ganso to start our Camino. The day started a little chilly but it was perfect for out 15 km journey. There are about 280,000 people walking the Camino so one encounters many pilgrims some of which walk with you for a distance and you have the opportunity to learn a little about that person. As people come from all over the world, it passes the miles while learning a bit.
I enjoyed a conversation with someone from Newfoundland, Canada who started at St John Pied De Port, France. She recounted her unique experiences during her Camino which is into its 4 week. The people she she has met, the scenery and the many levels of housing all has added to her Camino. After a few minutes, we separate and another pilgrim is there in a relatively short time that you can have another visit.
Fresco Tours positions its mini bus so you see them about every 90 minutes. You can refill water bottles, have a snack and shed clothing. All nice features perks so your load is relatively light compared to the self contained pilgrims. We are a group of 15 and one great difference unlike the commercial bike tour I've used in recent years, everyone has showed up with a fitness level to allow them to walk every mile on our journey.