Hello Everyone,
I enjoy hiking alone but next summer I am determined to have my wife join me for a hike. The problem: 'running water' at the end of everyday is her non-negotiable requirement. Hot showers on most nights preferred. Go figure. So I am looking for suggestions for fun/scenic hiking options that go inn to inn, hut to hut, B&B to B&B or whatever.
The parameters of the trip...
Can be anywhere in the world.
Wife can only take two weeks off in August so about a 10 day hike would be about right taking in account travel time.
Hike can be moderately strenuous.
We enjoy scenery, history, good food and trying new things.
The Camino de Santiago is an obvious choice. I have been considering the 'Portuguese Way' from Porto or the 'English Way' as options. My wife is definitely excited about the idea of a Pilgrimage and enjoying the small Spanish villages along the way. However, I am very concerned about my fair skinned Irish bride melting in the heat and sun of August in Spain. She does not do well in the heat.
So I am looking for additional ideas and suggestions. I would especially like to hear from people who have done a hike like this.
Thanks,
Scott