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    Starting in May on VDLP

    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...
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    Interview with José Almeida Rodríguez - about all the routes in the Zamora region

    Thanks for sharing. A good opportunity to brush up your Spanish!
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    Via de la Plata in Reverse

    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...
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    What did you love best about walking la Plata?

    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...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The Municipalities of the Way present their Protocol of Action for the Shelters of pilgrims to the Covid-19

    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.
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Fuenterroble hostel is hosting a baker's dozen of pilgrims who got stuck on VDLP

    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...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Fuenterroble hostel is hosting a baker's dozen of pilgrims who got stuck on VDLP

    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
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Spanish lessons in the time of COVID

    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.
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    I am still walking my Camino

    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...
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    I am still walking my Camino

    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...
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    Poll Where do you come from?

    Living in Salamanca (Spain), but loving to follow you all at this great forum.
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    Fuenterroble to San Pedro de Rosados Stage

    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...
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    From which country this pilgrim is from?

    The brand in the backpack is more usefull no gess where the pilgrim is NOT from. Say, Osprey... not from Spain.
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    It's getting really hot - Seville-Salamanca from May 29th 2019 onwards

    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.
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    Camino Frances or primitivo as a solo older woman

    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.
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