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@Miaka, you’re right, muddy, steep and slippery are a pretty nasty combination. Glad you navigated it successfully without falling.
I hope today’s trail is more enjoyable!
The trail itself was okay, but because of the mud I couldn't enjoy the walk at all. I constantly had to pay attention so I wouldn't slip and hurt myself. I imagine once the season really starts up and it dries up it will be pretty, but currently...
After Olleros de Tera at one point you will come to a crossing where there are two arrows. One pointing to the road and one pointing straight on into the greenery. If you have the Via de la Plata Guide app then the camino route will show as the...
I got my credencial in Salamanca and it is the same as what is sold here on the forum and also what I got in Seville. I didn't get it at the catedral tho. Where did you get yours?
Rode the bus not long ago from El Cubo to Zamora, the bus is flexible (the Spanish way) so don't get discouraged if it is a few minutes late (but also be there a good 10 minutes before it is scheduled to leave just to be sure). You can buy the...
I am walking the VDLP and I decided to take a break from it to walk the Frances for a while and train my body like that and then return to the vdlp. Because of this sudden decision, I have no information on the current situation on the Frances. I...
Sound advice points above (I especially like Jarrad’s). You’ve done Camino‘s before so you already know all the tips so all that’s left to say is…
Ultreia et suseia! 🙂
The Via de la plata is so beautiful that your brain will be too busy being awestruck to be sabotaging your confidence! I hope you have a fabulous walk!
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