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By the way, we loved the Via Serrana. Didn't see another pilgrim until Sevilla, but we are so thankful for jungleboy's recommendation. Simply gorgeous country.
We just finished the VdlP in SdC yesterday after walking the Via Serrana in mid- to late September. Although I remember a whole lot of gates, I don't recall a single one that didn't open. So we never climbed a gate or a fence (except for a...
Spurred on by my excellent experience on the Camino de la Lana last year, my aim this year is to hike this trail, specifically to visit Teruel, Albarracín (off trail but ‘cella vaut le détour!) and Soria. I am trying to cover Spain and am...
You have MADE my day, dear Margaret! So pleased you are planning another hike in Spain.
FYI When I was on the Aragones, I hiked from Jaca to Santa Cruz de la Serós, took a room at the fabulous inn and after a late lunch made it up to the...
In the spirit of giving unsolicited advice, I would also suggest that people take a look at a “mountain alternative” to start the Lana. We took a train from Alicante to Villajoyosa and had a few great days of ascent, great views, and good places...
I hiked this during a break in the pandemic so was able to go all the way from Vézelay to Santiago. I decided to take the Bourges route as the cathedral was a huge draw. The stained glass is some of the best I have ever seen. We met up with some...
Last year in June, I was due to stay there… in the house/villa on the right, opposite the closed restaurant, with the two guys. But they were out for the day and I arrived much earlier so I stayed at Sandra’s.
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