Hi All,
I guess that you could say that I am bitten with the Camino bug and smitten with the long distance, solitary walking experience (yes, I did experience this in July on the Camino Frances)..
I've been home for 2 weeks now and since being back have been (secretely) toying with the idea of doing the VdlP next summer. So for all of you experienced VdlP Pelegrinos/as here are my questions:
Is it doable in July/August? I fair well in hot weather and enjoy long stretches without seeing anyone. Also walked average >35 km/day
Is it possible to stay in only Municipal/Parroquial auberges? That is what I did on the Frances and was able to spend only E15,- per day all inclusive. Also don't like to plan, just walk and see.
If not, should I bring a sleeping-bag or mat? Only took a silk-liner this July
Is there enough water along the way? There were tons of fountains on the Frances and 2, 75 ml bottles were sufficient
Any good up-to-date guide books around? Used the Pili Pala Press for the Frances but their VdlP guide is from 2004 and there are not many updates on their website
That's it for now...not sure if I missed anything particular to the VdlP. Any and all suggestions/advice welcome!
Cheers,
LT
I guess that you could say that I am bitten with the Camino bug and smitten with the long distance, solitary walking experience (yes, I did experience this in July on the Camino Frances)..
I've been home for 2 weeks now and since being back have been (secretely) toying with the idea of doing the VdlP next summer. So for all of you experienced VdlP Pelegrinos/as here are my questions:
Is it doable in July/August? I fair well in hot weather and enjoy long stretches without seeing anyone. Also walked average >35 km/day
Is it possible to stay in only Municipal/Parroquial auberges? That is what I did on the Frances and was able to spend only E15,- per day all inclusive. Also don't like to plan, just walk and see.
If not, should I bring a sleeping-bag or mat? Only took a silk-liner this July
Is there enough water along the way? There were tons of fountains on the Frances and 2, 75 ml bottles were sufficient
Any good up-to-date guide books around? Used the Pili Pala Press for the Frances but their VdlP guide is from 2004 and there are not many updates on their website
That's it for now...not sure if I missed anything particular to the VdlP. Any and all suggestions/advice welcome!
Cheers,
LT