Gerald Kelly VDLP Guide

[Waka]

I understand that Gerald Kelly has an updated edition coming out soon (3rd Edition), anybody out there know when its due?

 

[ivar]

I have the 2018 edition on sale here:
https://www.santiagodecompostela.me...o-the-via-de-la-plata-and-the-camino-sanabres

..and it is on Amazon I think.

 

[happymarkos]

I have the 2018 edition on sale here:
https://www.santiagodecompostela.me...o-the-via-de-la-plata-and-the-camino-sanabres

..and it is on Amazon I think.

I emailed him several weeks ago asking for a link for the gps maps and haven’t heard back. Maybe he is on a Camino.
Mark

 

[Jean & Claude]

Mark, if you happen to get a reply on the GPS maps, can you post please. We leave for Seville in ~51 days..... Woo-hoo!

 

[Waka]

I have the 2018 edition on sale here:
https://www.santiagodecompostela.me...o-the-via-de-la-plata-and-the-camino-sanabres

..and it is on Amazon I think.

Ivar you're a star, order on the way.

 

[handzondeck2]

Hi Ivar what is the weight of the book and would it be possible to mail to hotels in Spain? Thanks

 

[geraldkelly]

I emailed him several weeks ago asking for a link for the gps maps and haven’t heard back. Maybe he is on a Camino.
Mark

Hi Mark!

I just replied to your email with the links to the .gps and .kml files. Sorry about not replying. Just completely forgot. Wish I was on the Camino! The Irish winter has enter its it's-never-gonna-end phase and it's snowing heavily tonight (which for me feels like a nice change to the normal grey).

I will add a link to the gps files to the download email, that way people won't have to email me (should be more reliable).

All the best!
Gerald

 

[Kanga]

@handzondeck2 if you want a response to @ivar, then please send him a PM. Believe it or not, he does not read every post in the forum! If you do not @ his name, or alternatively (and better) send him a PM your question may not come to his attention.

 

[DreamHiker2]

Hi Mark!

I just replied to your email with the links to the .gps and .kml files. Sorry about not replying. Just completely forgot. Wish I was on the Camino! The Irish winter has enter its it's-never-gonna-end phase and it's snowing heavily tonight (which for me feels like a nice change to the normal grey).

I will add a link to the gps files to the download email, that way people won't have to email me (should be more reliable).

All the best!
Gerald

Hi Gerald,

FYI your VDLP link is not working - see screen shot. Looking forward to seeing this page. Thanks

 

[geraldkelly]

Hi Tina-Marie

I was doing some work on the site last night, if you try it now it should be OK again.

Gerald

 

[ivar]

Hi Ivar what is the weight of the book and would it be possible to mail to hotels in Spain? Thanks

The height is about 1 cm taller than the Brierley Camino Frances book (Sorry, I don't have a measuring tape here)...

Yes, billing address and shipping addres are two different things, so you can ship to whatever address you want.

Buen Camino!
Ivar

 

[DreamHiker2]

Hi Tina-Marie

I was doing some work on the site last night, if you try it now it should be OK again.

Gerald

Same message still coming up sorry to say

 

[geraldkelly]

Same message still coming up sorry to say

Please email me the URL you're using and I'll investigate.

 

[geraldkelly]

Amazon.com reports that the print edition weighs 5 ounces, which is about 140g.

 

[DreamHiker2]

Okay I am clicking off of your link about and also tried from caminoguide.net - http://www.viadelaplataguide.net/ I tried it using both chrome and internet explorer with both showing the same error report. what is the var/ which is showing in front of the address on the error report?

 

[DreamHiker2]

I run a FB page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/HikingCaminoDeSantiagoAndTheWorld/ and we have a number of people; including myself who are wanting to do this hike this year or next. We are keen to share your co-ordinates and other information

 

[geraldkelly]

Okay I am clicking off of your link about and also tried from caminoguide.net - http://www.viadelaplataguide.net/ I tried it using both chrome and internet explorer with both showing the same error report. what is the var/ which is showing in front of the address on the error report?

Please try again now. I think I've fixed the problem.

 

[geraldkelly]

I run a FB page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/HikingCaminoDeSantiagoAndTheWorld/ and we have a number of people; including myself who are wanting to do this hike this year or next. We are keen to share your co-ordinates and other information

That would be great (as soon as we've sorted out this problem)

 

[DreamHiker2]

Please try again now. I think I've fixed the problem.

It worked perfectly thanks

 

[Donna Sch]

Is there an e-book version of the 2018 guide coming out?

 

[geraldkelly]

Is there an e-book version of the 2018 guide coming out?

Hi Donna

It's already available in Kindle format, or else you can get a copy in PDF from my website.

Gerald

 

[Bigfrog]

@geraldkelly

Hi Gerald - are there any bookstores in Spain (especially in Barcelona or Sevilla) that carry your guide to VDLP?

I'm currently traveling so Im unable to have a copy shipped to me and I prefer a real book to a digital version.

Thanks!
John

 

[Davey Boyd]

@geraldkelly

Hi Gerald - are there any bookstores in Spain (especially in Barcelona or Sevilla) that carry your guide to VDLP?

I'm currently traveling so Im unable to have a copy shipped to me and I prefer a real book to a digital version.

Thanks!
John

Can't you order one from Ivar here and get it posted to yourself at the post office in Seville? I know you can do this in France.

Davey

 

[Robo]

Hi Mark!

I just replied to your email with the links to the .gps and .kml files. Sorry about not replying. Just completely forgot. Wish I was on the Camino! The Irish winter has enter its it's-never-gonna-end phase and it's snowing heavily tonight (which for me feels like a nice change to the normal grey).

I will add a link to the gps files to the download email, that way people won't have to email me (should be more reliable).

All the best!
Gerald

Hi @geraldkelly . I have the kindle version of the guide. Is it possible to get the gps kml files, or are these an additional cost? If so, where do I get them?

Regards - Rob

 

[C clearly]

Is it possible to get the gps kml files

If you want the files I've collected for Merida to Santiago via the Sanabres, PM your email address and I'll send them to you.

 

[tominrm]

Because of on-going high speed train track construction work along the way (I believe about five more years!) it is recommended to have the latest version of the guide. And even the latest version might not be accurate. I walked in April, 2018 with then the latest version to find, understandably, detour info was incorrect in a few places.

The short cut to Tábara along the road is very dangerous. Do not take it. The road is narrow including one lane bridge (one direction at a time) and there is no shoulder in most places. There was heavy construction truck traffic then. It was too late to turn around by the time I realize.

 

[geraldkelly]

Hi @geraldkelly . I have the kindle version of the guide. Is it possible to get the gps kml files, or are these an additional cost? If so, where do I get them?

Regards - Rob

You can download them from my website, there's no charge. viadelaplataguide.net

 

[Robo]

You can download them from my website, there's no charge. viadelaplataguide.net

Many thanks...

 

[C clearly]

You can download them from my website, there's no charge. viadelaplataguide.net

Hi - Are there GPS or KML files on the website? I don't see them, although I do see where to get the guide which I already have and enjoy, thanks.

 

[Robo]

Hi - Are there GPS or KML files on the website? I don't see them, although I do see where to get the guide which I already have and enjoy, thanks.

I can't see where they are either...

 

[geraldkelly]

Hi

If you request to download the guide again the email you'll receive contains links to the GPX and KML files.

Gerald

 

[C clearly]

Hi
If you request to download the guide again the email you'll receive contains links to the GPX and KML files.
Gerald

Thank you. I did that and now have the files. Do you think you will you be updating the guide for 2019? Also, do you update the print version each time, as well?

 

[geraldkelly]

Thank you. I did that and now have the files. Do you think you will you be updating the guide for 2019? Also, do you update the print version each time, as well?

Yes. It will not be a major rewrite, I'll just go through the emails I've received in the past year and check whatever information I can find online. I don't think there'll be a lot of changes because I don't think that there are a lot of new albergues and I haven't been receiving a lot of complaints that it's out of date. It should be available before Christmas, I'll send an email to downloaders to tell them.

Next year I hope to walk it again and do a full update.

Gerald

 

[Simon B]

Hi Mark!

I just replied to your email with the links to the .gps and .kml files. Sorry about not replying. Just completely forgot. Wish I was on the Camino! The Irish winter has enter its it's-never-gonna-end phase and it's snowing heavily tonight (which for me feels like a nice change to the normal grey).

I will add a link to the gps files to the download email, that way people won't have to email me (should be more reliable).

All the best!
Gerald

Gerald - would very much like to use your gpx files for the VDLP. I have tried downloading from another link but they seem to be corrupted - any chance you could tell me where to get a 'clean' copy.

Many thanks.

Simon

 

[geraldkelly]

Gerald - would very much like to use your gpx files for the VDLP. I have tried downloading from another link but they seem to be corrupted - any chance you could tell me where to get a 'clean' copy.

Many thanks.

Simon

Hi Simon

If you go to www.viadelaplataguide.net and go to Downloads and enter your email, you'll receive an email with links to download the GPS files.

Let me know if you have any problems. I use the MAPS.ME app. It's available for Android and iPhone.

Gerald

 

[OzAnnie]

Hi Simon

If you go to www.viadelaplataguide.net and go to Downloads and enter your email, you'll receive an email with links to download the GPS files.

Let me know if you have any problems. I use the MAPS.ME app. It's available for Android and iPhone.

Gerald

Hi Gerald. @geraldkelly
I bought your guide a while back (very reasonable price btw). I guess it’s that same as the free one presently available now Jan25?
Previously I had tried to request your gps tracks following the info on this thread.. but get an error msg now. I think when I did get the email before the link didn’t automatically say ‘open in maps me’

Is there a trick you can let me in on to getting your tracks - Onto my maps.me ?

Heading out in April 19
Much appreciate your work.
Annie

 

[geraldkelly]

Hi Annie

I'm afraid I can't be of much use to you. I know almost nothing about iPhones. There is some information on this link which someone else found useful. Otherwise I recommend you ask someone you know who's good with iPhones how to do it.

Gerald

 

[OzAnnie]

Hi Annie

I'm afraid I can't be of much use to you. I know almost nothing about iPhones. There is some information on this link which someone else found useful. Otherwise I recommend you ask someone you know who's good with iPhones how to do it.

Gerald

That was quick Gerald. I don’t usually have a problem getting the file onto the iPhone and onto maps.me. It does it pretty much automatically. I just have to have the compatible file. I’m not sure whether you have a file for your tracks? And if it is a kml /kmz file ?

I saw on a previous response that Clare @C clearly
had received the file. However maybe she was talking about the file for your guide. (I have the app for your VIA guide. Love it). If I’m asking for a file for tracks and there isn’t one., my apologies.

Buen Camino
Annie

 

[geraldkelly]

Sorry, I thought you already had the files.

Go to www.viadelaplataguide.net and go to Downloads and enter your email address and you'll get an email with the links (these links were broken but they're working now!)

This will give you a zip file with the kml files inside.

Let me know how you get on!

Gerald

 

[Deleted member 397]

In Aljucen the albergue on the right is called San Andreas and the new number is 680885329. I've skipped a few stages from monesterio as places are either full or not responding