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  1. MajorBozo

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    JJ, I am ahead of you. The bed race continues. I am in in El Cubo de Tierra del Vino. I had to book this 3 days in advance. It seems that a lot of pilgrims dive in the middle do a few stages then bail. Thus creating random bottlenecks. I agree this not what I desire. I also picked VDLP to avoid...
  2. MajorBozo

    Almadén de la Plata - Monesterio

    Just did that leg last week. Defiinately rest hyrdate and take on some calories at the gas station. Great place to stop. About 5 miles from Monesterio. The last section about 1 -2 miles is real torture. Lots of steep that does not seem to end. It does stair step though. I had to count steps...
  3. MajorBozo

    Day T-2 in Sevilla

    More Pics Day Castilblanco de Los Arroyos
  4. MajorBozo

    Pilgrim numbers on the Via are down slightly

    I say they will rise. Just started the route. Am at Castilblanco de Los Arroyos. The Albergues are full each night. See multiple pilgrims en route. Somewhat disappointing for me. However spread out not crowded en route.
  5. MajorBozo

    Day T-2 in Sevilla

    Flew in yesterday to Sevilla. My driver is a fellow Pilgrim. He was totally thrilled when he found out my plans to walk the VLP. He has done 3 Caminos by Mountain Bike. His first ended in a crash where he ended up with a fractured skull almost died and was in an induced coma for 3 days. He...
  6. MajorBozo

    T-11 Days

    Thanks for the responses 1) Spanish should not be an issue. I lived in Spain as a youth. Learned it as total immersion. I may be rusty but I have been brushing the rust off. 2) Ms Rita what was the name of the Albergue you stayed at? What is the name of the bar. The bar really really...
  7. MajorBozo

    T-11 Days

    Y’all, one week from today I get on the plane to fly to Sevilla. Growing anxiety. I will start El Camino on April 6. I hope to report progress here and continue to look for advice. How does one get the cool “Live from the Camino” on the post? I am registered with the Cathedral (Santiago)as a...
  8. MajorBozo

    Sharing Camino Itinerary: Need Template Suggestions

    Trackmytour app
  9. MajorBozo

    Sharing Camino Itinerary: Need Template Suggestions

    Thanks for all the replies, concerns and advice. I’ll address concerns below 1) blog is private only accessible to those I let in. Plus underlying password protected pages ie the itinerary and family communications 2) Home Front security. My wife will be at home with our two Australian...
  10. MajorBozo

    Sharing Camino Itinerary: Need Template Suggestions

    Hello Y’all, I have be asked to post an itinerary on blog covering my Camino. People on the home-front would like to have an idea of my route and see my planned progression. I am using the route from Gerald Kelly’s book. Could you omit me to a template that I can customize. Either in Numbers...
  11. MajorBozo

    Return Transportation to Sevilla

    I have done a little research on getting return transportation to Sevilla. looks like the train is the best. Could y’all provide some information on that. Need advance reservations? Time allotment to get rest and get to the airport. Or good sites to research this. Gracias
  12. MajorBozo

    First aid kit recommendations for Via de La Plata

    Hey Ronin87, Thanks for the info. I will arrive in Sevilla on the third. I am staying near the cathedral. I will hang out get acclimated and get ready for a few days. I’ll keep an eye out. are you really coming from Thailand? WOW! Buen Camino
  13. MajorBozo

    First aid kit recommendations for Via de La Plata

    Hello All, I plan on leaving Sevilla April 5. Flying out of South Carolina April 2. I have been gearing up and training since August. I just finished putting a blog together and willing to share it publicly. Still learning the blogging art.. Question for the for the peregrinos antiguos...
  14. MajorBozo

    Self Introduction

    Hello y'all, I just joined the forum. I have committed to doing Via de La Plata next spring. I have booked flights and first 3 nights in Sevilla, arriving April 3. El Camino has been beckoning me for over 40 years. I joined the forum looking for support: Tips, advice and encouragement. Have...

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