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Thnx Gerald. I’m on my way now. Already 5th track. Indeed no tents or matresses required. Most Hostels are open and in some villages even the Alb Municipals re-open.
Hi there, I started 2 days ago on the Via de la Plata. In Castelblanco now. Please note that all Albergues Municipals are closed. (Apart from the one in Casar). Private Hostels are mostly open, but have limited capacity because of Corona. Every day I meet about 6 peregrinos , and sometimes...
Thanks for this very valuable info’ I’m scared already 😀 Ok, that saves 650 grams.
I’m packed now. Tomorrow a dry run here in Holland. Great to read your Twitter posts as well.
Buen Camino and take care!
Dear Happy Penguin, sooo happy with you reports/updates! I'll start wednesday 22nd from Seville. And only booked the first 2 nights on de VdlP. I really want the flexibility. If you encounter difficulties with full hostels, pls warn so I can prepare on that. Final question: does it make any...
Hi Robi, thanks for your response. I'm planning to walk from Seville to Salamanca starting sept 21 or so. I would like to start a week later but I don't know whether it fits with other obligations. I gues I will start walking rather early in the day which is fine with me. This will be my 3rd...
Ah, thnx. I've looked into some camping posts and indeed it's quite difficult (and mostly illegal) to camp into the wild. And not necessarily safe (wild life, dogs). However, most albergues allow you to sleep in their gardens or shed. A light-weight mattress would be then a safe compromise then...
Hi, I'm planning to start walking the VdlP around the 3rd week of september from Sevilla.
Given the uncertainties in the availability of albuergues/hostels is it wise to take a ultra light tent (700gr)? Just in case?
Is there an update planned of: http://viadelaplataguide.net/pages/updates ...
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