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I went days and days on the VDLP without seeing another woman. There were rarely other women in the albergues I was in. Other people talked about having walked with women or stayed with them, but somehow, very often, I ended up being the only...
I walked the VdlP last year starting in Seville on April 24th and it was already very hot ( and I’m from Australia so used to the heat ).
My tips would be to be prepared for pre dawn starts and to finish walking by early afternoon.
Take lots of...
I wore a legionnaire style hat for my first 3 caminos and then took a euroschirm umbrella last year for the VdlP. It was great. Provided shade and kept my head cooler than a hat. Was also good the one day it rained.
The closure of Bar Via de la Plata will be a loss to that little community. Had lunch there...and thoroughly enjoyed the food and ambience. Also, can only mirror your assessment of the Posada. An truly excellent spot to overnight, and a wonderful...
The Cafe Bar Via de la Plata is permanently closed.
I stayed at Posada Real del Buen Camino. Other pilgrims arriving at Posada Real reported that the private Albergue Via de la Plata was not open this day.
Posada Real is pricey for most...
Thanks so much for all the detailed responses!
I definitely see your point(s) - I should trust the professionals. But I'm glad to hear people have tried and succeeded with similar injuries :)
Good luck on your Camino Lucho!
Hello Medimemblas, you've had some good advice already,but I'll give you my recent experience for what its worth.
In May/June this year I walked up the coast from Porto to Caminha,then along the Minho estuary and joined the main route at Tui,and...
@Medilembas - I also have knee issues and sought medical advice prior to my May 2024 Camino. Also was told that I would not do any long term damage so go ahead & enjoy. My doc advised that 2 Aleve in the morning and 2 Aleve at night for pain is...
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