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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Off To Ganado, Az. . .

    Thank you @davebugg for doing what you do and @Jenibee for sharing the link to a great program. Proud to say that my wife and I are now supporters.
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    Travel Insurance Recommendations?

    I've used Allianz and was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to file a claim and how quickly they reimbursed me. I had a mixed bag of expenses - both travel related and medical expenses not covered by my health insurance plan. They didn't cover everything, but my out of pocket was minimal and...
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    Questions about Via de la Plata...

    Hey Simon, I stepped off from Seville on April 6, 2017. Weather wise the spring of 2017 was a sharp contrast from this past spring of 2018. I experienced some very warm days but nothing intolerable, a few cold mornings north of Salamanca and fortunately only 2 days with rain. Very, very...
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    Questions about Via de la Plata...

    @Bigfrog most of your questions are answered in the above posts. I walked the VDLP in the spring of 2017 and it was bursting in color. I imagine it will be quite different in the Fall. It was hot in early April and I imagine it will be hot in September - if you plan to start in Sevilla. What I...
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    Via de la Plata weather - advice

    I began in Seville on April 6, 2017. The weather was dry and hot to start, dry and cold for a few days after Salamanca, dry and for the most part pleasant after that (one or two days with steady rain). My pack list was identical to what I carried on the Frances in Sep/Oct 2015. I used everything...
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    Albergue Casa de Espiritualidad Nuestra Señora de Belén (Carrión de los Condes)

    @PastorCat I stayed there in October 2015. And I will stay there again if I ever find myself in Carrion de los Condes. A private room with en suite bath, and good food. This was one, of only a few times that I took note of the meal and what was served.
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    Salamanca or Zamora start in October

    I agree with the SYates and peregrina2000 - don't miss Salamanca. In fact, plan to spend a couple of days and wander around the city. As for road walking - I recall a discussion over an evening meal that quite a few Pilgrims had been choosing to walk the road whenever it provided the shortest...
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    Need Help - Airline Ticket Change Blows Up Itinerary

    Having made plane to train connections in Madrid - several times - I would say that making the 3:30 train in Atocha is unlikely. Even if you don't check your bag you still have to go through Customs. That's as much experience I can offer. I chose to start the Camino Frances in Pamplona. I had...
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    about sleeping bag

    I have a Big Agnes 3 season bag - light weight and warm. Not inexpensive but I like the size and flexibility. I use it in place of blankets - if and when they are provided.
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    Burgos 2 days rest where

    The deep tub at Hotel Norte Y Londres was a pleasant surprise. I would stay again just for that.
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    Via de la Plata Starting Weds May 9th Backpack Question

    I was on the VDLP a year ago this time and happy to have the sleeping bag.
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    The Meseta.

    Santa Brigida in Hontanas. Don't miss the evening meal!!
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    Urgent info needed please

    I never felt any regret having started the Frances in Pamplona. Buen Camino @Nutmeg
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    Weather extremes on the VDLP

    Hi Richard, I started from Sevilla on April 6, 2017. There were a few very warm days early on but nothing intolerable. And several days before Zamora temperatures dropped for a few days - near freezing in the morning. But good walking weather throughout the day. The early spring had been dry so...
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    Looking for answers to planning questions

    Hi @Fudwicket I can't offer any feedback on the heat in September or the route from Cadiz. For what it's worth it was very hot in Seville in early April. Like others have commented - I never encountered any loose or threatening dogs at any point along the route. In fact, this is the first I'm...
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