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Don't worry about the departure date. Whether you encounter perfect weather or not, it'll be pure chance. Look, this Kiwi pilgrim started his journey in late September last year. He had to face numerous scorching days early, and later heavy rainfall during a period when Spain was enduring its...
With a little help from a GPS app here and there, it will be easy. Not the only one that has come out with the idea. I have met more than one person walking 'backwards'. For sure, centuries ago people would not use a train or an aircraft to travel back home. But today, what is the point? You'll...
I agree with most: the VdLP is a wonderful Camino.
Nevertheless, I think that a cruzial point needs to be kept in mind: Spring is the best time of the year for this Camino. Summer is a risky time. Way too warm weather can really ruin your experience.
And by the way, a great albergue on this...
In some places, such as Salamanca (VdLP), you can not travel to a different province within the region (at least up until June 22). This is the case in some other parts of the country, but no so much in the French camino.
Hi, the fundraising has been published in the local news.
https://www.salamanca24horas.com/texto-diario/mostrar/1957710/albergue-fuenterroble-salvatierra-vive-solo-donativos-peregrinos-todos-echan-mano-pide-ayuda
But still the Albergue of father Blas in Fuenterroble, VdlP is not getting its goal...
Also in the local press in Salamanca:
https://www.tribunasalamanca.com/noticias/confinamiento-en-el-corazon-de-la-ruta-de-la-plata-asi-viven-la-cuarentena-peregrinos-en-el-albergue-de-fuenterroble/1587142886
You bet, the guy is from Granada (Andalucía) and lives in London. He says so in the presentation of his chanel. Plus his accent and a few details from the video background show it is credible.
Kelley, it sounds like a luxury to me. I assume than in Spain, under your circumstances (that is, living in an "detached" farm) you could do the same. Farmers can take care of the animals and the crops. Life is harder living in cities.
The expected pain is huge, coming from conflicts within the...
In Spain, it is forbidden to walk outside, run, ride your bike or exercise outside in any way. You can only go out to buy food, prescription drugs or other basic stuff. Also you can go to work (if you are still working off-line) or you can go to take care of the elderly if you need to. In any...
For what I know, there is not much of a difference. The traditional route goes up a 'mountain' for a little while, with not wonderful windmills turbines at the top, but with a fantastic view.
Other than that, the stage is flat and beautiful with good weather.
San Pedro de Rozados is the place to...
Very, very hot weather coming. Today in Salamanca and Zamora, scorching. Particularly for this time of the year. Wallking on this heat is only for the bravest.
That picture could be misleading. What time was it taken? Not the early rush hour, for sure.
First Camino, try the French. But none would be disappointing.
"Cazadores de Peligros" means, probably, "danger hunters", but the meaning here (and therefore the translation) should be: "Danger , hunters" (the comma is of the essence). To be translated into Spanish as "Peligro, Cazadores" (and you can safely avoid writing the comma if you use two lines in...
In my humble opinion, avoid walking on days in which hunting is permitted would be like avoiding walking on roads because you can be run over by a car. Basic common sense should be enough to control the risks, and the unexpected accident could happen anyway. For the most part, you can expect...
Take it as part of your cultural experience in the Camino. Of course, it is supposed that hunters would pay attention to what they aim to. Accidents are extremely rare. The noise and the activity itself is not fun for the innocent (walking) bystanders.
I have not met Ivar, but I admire what he does here. Many would be happy to end the pilgrimage by saying hello to him in Santiago. He would be overwhelmed. We would force him to greet in Santiago only the most active members of this great forum. Maybe an extra stimulus to boost participation...
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