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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 consider myself old, tired, lazy and curmudgeonly as well... but for "just one time" I might give it a consideration. If, as everyone says, the risks are reasonably minimal (well... as per @Tincatinker - I just need to start focusing...) it can...
@ClaireMcMahon, from what you’ve written you already know how to use them (which is key). They’re worse than useless on your backpack ( they’re added weight), in your hands, they’re working hard for you. All day. Every day. With rubber tips on...
Hi Misspenn, I’ve walked in Spain 5 times in May/June (Frances, Norte and Madrid) and have never been bothered by any of the varmints you’ve mentioned. I left my bug spray at home after the first time. I have heard folks complain about flies or...
As some others have proposed, I prefer to make it clear in my inquiry that I am a pilgrim, and gratefully accept any discount that might be offered. I would hate anyone to think I had an expectation that I am entitled to a discount because I am a...
After 16 days of walking (plus another three days to explore Salamanca and Zamora) I've finished my walk on the Vía de la Plata and am now continuing on the Camino Sanabres.
If anyone's interested in a day-by-day report, you can find it on my...
There is a list of markets on week-days at the website Mercadillos semanal or the English version at Weekly markets in Asturias - note that Thursday onwards comes after the online section in both Spanish and English sites.
Also this old thread...
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