Leaving Seville 21 September 2016

[LesBrass]

So I've booked my fight and I will arrive in Seville on the 20 September 2016. I'll stay the night and start walking on the 21st.

I've found a couple of books - Walking Guide to the VIA DE LA PLATA and the CAMINO SANABRES (CaminoGuide.net eBooks) by Gerald Kelly

and Tortoises on the Via de la Plata: Walking the Camino to Santiago

I've downloaded the resources that I've found on this forum and I'm working my way through as many blogs as I can find. I'm 95% sure my friend will be walking with me but if not, well I'm now committed to walking this route and fear or no fear ... I just have to teach myself that I can do this... and hopefully I'll meet a few other pilgrims as I walk.

I feel excited and terrified in equal measure but I also know in my heart that I've made a good choice!

 

[Levi]

I too hope to be walking the VDLP from Seville around that time - plenty of research still to do, though...and, yes, a bit nervous...

It will be wonderful!

 

[LesBrass]

@Levi hopefully we'll bump into each other en route

My flight arrives mid-day on the 20th September and I think I'll book a room in one of the Hostels and start walking the next day. I honeymooned in Seville and me and my husband are planning another trip again soon so I'm not going to do much sightseeing... I'll save that for another day.

On the first day out I want to take my time so I may well book a room at Guillena and from there just follow my nose... and the arrows... and @SYates's advice about not going by the river and the dogs!

I'm hopeful that my friend does manage to come and walk with me, but if not I'm committed I feel so excited now that I've finally made the choice... I've wanted to walk this route for a couple of years... it really has been calling me.

 

[Levi]

Currently thinking about heading to Seville mid September, a few days sightseeing and then walking. So hopefully will indeed meet you at some stage...

 

[murraydv]

So I've booked my fight and I will arrive in Seville on the 20 September 2016. I'll stay the night and start walking on the 21st.

I've found a couple of books - Walking Guide to the VIA DE LA PLATA and the CAMINO SANABRES (CaminoGuide.net eBooks) by Gerald Kelly

and Tortoises on the Via de la Plata: Walking the Camino to Santiago

I've downloaded the resources that I've found on this forum and I'm working my way through as many blogs as I can find. I'm 95% sure my friend will be walking with me but if not, well I'm now committed to walking this route and fear or no fear ... I just have to teach myself that I can do this... and hopefully I'll meet a few other pilgrims as I walk.

I feel excited and terrified in equal measure but I also know in my heart that I've made a good choice!

I am doing the Via de la Plata 9 days each year in May. When I retire, I am going to go back and do the whole thing again, from start to finish, on my own. Let me assure you, you will be absolutely fine. And it is a really nice journey. I go back in May to continue from La Cazada de Bejar. Even if you are alone, you will meet people, walking, cycling. You will never be too far from local people. So, don't let fear spoil the excitement. You will have no problems.
Dave

 

[LesBrass]

I am doing the Via de la Plata 9 days each year in May. When I retire, I am going to go back and do the whole thing again, from start to finish, on my own. Let me assure you, you will be absolutely fine. And it is a really nice journey. I go back in May to continue from La Cazada de Bejar. Even if you are alone, you will meet people, walking, cycling. You will never be too far from local people. So, don't let fear spoil the excitement. You will have no problems.
Dave

thank you so much for this... I've been telling myself all day I'll be fine... I have several months to train myself

 

[mistermac]

So I've booked my fight and I will arrive in Seville on the 20 September 2016. I'll stay the night and start walking on the 21st.

I've found a couple of books - Walking Guide to the VIA DE LA PLATA and the CAMINO SANABRES (CaminoGuide.net eBooks) by Gerald Kelly

and Tortoises on the Via de la Plata: Walking the Camino to Santiago

I've downloaded the resources that I've found on this forum and I'm working my way through as many blogs as I can find. I'm 95% sure my friend will be walking with me but if not, well I'm now committed to walking this route and fear or no fear ... I just have to teach myself that I can do this... and hopefully I'll meet a few other pilgrims as I walk.

I feel excited and terrified in equal measure but I also know in my heart that I've made a good choice!

Hi LesBrass,
I will also be walking the VdlP in September. I will be walking with a friend from Canada. We plan to leave Seville on 14 Sept after a few days enjoying the sights. Perhaps we'll see you somewhere along the way. I am currently reading the Gerald Kelly guide and I also have the Alison Rahu guide from the Confraternity of St James.
Buen Camino!
Paul

 

[LesBrass]

@mistermac - yeah another September VdlP walker! I'll check out the Alison Rahu guide, I've not seen that yet. I'm currently reading every blog I can find... and I'm counting down the days!

Maybe if you're slow and have a rest day or two we may well bump into each other... but have a GREAT walk either way!

p.s. I died my hair bright bright copper yesterday so I'll be easy to find

 

[Ed Z]

So I've booked my fight and I will arrive in Seville on the 20 September 2016. I'll stay the night and start walking on the 21st.

I've found a couple of books - Walking Guide to the VIA DE LA PLATA and the CAMINO SANABRES (CaminoGuide.net eBooks) by Gerald Kelly

and Tortoises on the Via de la Plata: Walking the Camino to Santiago

I've downloaded the resources that I've found on this forum and I'm working my way through as many blogs as I can find. I'm 95% sure my friend will be walking with me but if not, well I'm now committed to walking this route and fear or no fear ... I just have to teach myself that I can do this... and hopefully I'll meet a few other pilgrims as I walk.

I feel excited and terrified in equal measure but I also know in my heart that I've made a good choice!

Hello LeBrass
I will be starting the VDLP from Seville about Sept. 17. looks like there is a growing number of pilgrims based on this thread departing in mid Sept. which is great. Hopefully we'll meet up somewhere along the route.

 

[LesBrass]

Hi @Ed Z ... only 157 days to go until I start walking!

 

[Miguel de Flandes]

Hello all

I'll start walking from Sevilla either sunday 11th or monday 12th of september. I'm due back at the office the 3rd of november, so SdC should be reacheable...

Buren camino

Miguel de Flandes

 

[LesBrass]

@Miguel de Flandes ... you'll be quite away ahead of us... have a great walk!

 

[CiCi Edwards-Jensen]

So I've booked my fight and I will arrive in Seville on the 20 September 2016. I'll stay the night and start walking on the 21st.

I've found a couple of books - Walking Guide to the VIA DE LA PLATA and the CAMINO SANABRES (CaminoGuide.net eBooks) by Gerald Kelly

and Tortoises on the Via de la Plata: Walking the Camino to Santiago

I've downloaded the resources that I've found on this forum and I'm working my way through as many blogs as I can find. I'm 95% sure my friend will be walking with me but if not, well I'm now committed to walking this route and fear or no fear ... I just have to teach myself that I can do this... and hopefully I'll meet a few other pilgrims as I walk.

I feel excited and terrified in equal measure but I also know in my heart that I've made a good choice!

My husband and I are starting out from Seville October 1st. We may meet along the way. Wishing you well.

 

[lindam]

So I've booked my fight and I will arrive in Seville on the 20 September 2016. I'll stay the night and start walking on the 21st.

I've found a couple of books - Walking Guide to the VIA DE LA PLATA and the CAMINO SANABRES (CaminoGuide.net eBooks) by Gerald Kelly

and Tortoises on the Via de la Plata: Walking the Camino to Santiago

I've downloaded the resources that I've found on this forum and I'm working my way through as many blogs as I can find. I'm 95% sure my friend will be walking with me but if not, well I'm now committed to walking this route and fear or no fear ... I just have to teach myself that I can do this... and hopefully I'll meet a few other pilgrims as I walk.

I feel excited and terrified in equal measure but I also know in my heart that I've made a good choice!

Just booked tickets to Seville for my husband and I. We will be arriving on 22 September and plan to start the VDLP the following day. Very excited with my only concern that it may still be painfully hot. Perhaps we will see you along the way. Happy trails!

 

[Richo]

Leaving Seville on 16 September. Be nice to meet up with a few people in this thread!

 

[LesBrass]

Just booked tickets to Seville for my husband and I. We will be arriving on 22 September and plan to start the VDLP the following day. Very excited with my only concern that it may still be painfully hot. Perhaps we will see you along the way. Happy trails!

well with only a day between us it's possible! I've bought an umbrella to take with me for shade as I'm concered a little about the heat... but it will be chillier as we get closer to Santiago and I bet there will be a few times when we wish for the warmth again

 

[Levi]

Leaving Seville on 18 September. Hoping it won't be too hot and looking forward to (hopefully) meeting some of you..

 

[ritescot]

I start from Seville Sept. 20, and am nursing and rehabbing a torn meniscus. I plan to either walk or bus to Italica that day as I want to see the old Roman city on the north side of Seville. That night I will either bus back to the hostel in Seville (and return next day to Italica by bus) or stay in Italica area so I can start the actual walking to Guelena (sp) Sept 21. Got to have a short day the first day or two to see how my knee will make it.

I am 71, a woman, and walked the Camino Frances across the Pyrenees to Santiago three years ago. Walking alone is fun and safe. You pick up plenty of friends along the way. I had three "families" along the Frances. I am from Texas.

 

[Levi]

Hi Ritescot

I hope we may meet along the way. I am recovering from a bout of inflammatory arthritis so will be taking it slowly. Also walking for the first few days with my friend - this is her first Camino experience ...

Buen Camino and hope to see you!

 

[LesBrass]

I start from Seville Sept. 20, and am nursing and rehabbing a torn meniscus. I plan to either walk or bus to Italica that day as I want to see the old Roman city on the north side of Seville. That night I will either bus back to the hostel in Seville (and return next day to Italica by bus) or stay in Italica area so I can start the actual walking to Guelena (sp) Sept 21. Got to have a short day the first day or two to see how my knee will make it.

I am 71, a woman, and walked the Camino Frances across the Pyrenees to Santiago three years ago. Walking alone is fun and safe. You pick up plenty of friends along the way. I had three "families" along the Frances. I am from Texas.

@ritescot - we're a group of three leaving Seville on the 21st and heading to Guillena (stopping off to visit Italica en route) We've booked a bed at the Hostel in Guillena so that we can take our time and not worry. So maybe we'll see you on the 21st?! We're a Brit, and Aussie and a Memphis girl... so I guess we'll be easy to spot

 

[ritescot]

Hi Ritescot

I hope we may meet along the way. I am recovering from a bout of inflammatory arthritis so will be taking it slowly. Also walking for the first few days with my friend - this is her first Camino experience ...

Buen Camino and hope to see you!

I am staying at the Triana Backpackers Hostel in Seville for three nights before I start. Any chance you will also be there? It looks like a great place.

Do you have Kelly's new guidebook? I just discovered he has a new edition out in May 2016. I bought both the book to leave with my husband, and Kindle version for my iPad.

Hope to see you on the road. I probably will be the one with a knee brace.

Carole O.

 

[ritescot]

@ritescot - we're a group of three leaving Seville on the 21st and heading to Guillena (stopping off to visit Italica en route) We've booked a bed at the Hostel in Guillena so that we can take our time and not worry. So maybe we'll see you on the 21st?! We're a Brit, and Aussie and a Memphis girl... so I guess we'll be easy to spot

Yes, you should be easy to spot. Well, we are bound to run into each other! I am going to book at a private hostel in Guillena, too. I figure I am going to need to split that "day from hell" after Guillena into two parts because of my knee. I will probably have a taxi take me back to Guillena the first night and then deliver me back to the half way point the next day. Wish that long day was later along the Camino so I would know how my knee is doing. I have done days that long on the Camino Frances, but not with a bad knee.

Will you by any chance be staying at Triana Backpackers Hostel in Seville?



Carole O.

 

[lindam]

I am staying at the Triana Backpackers Hostel in Seville for three nights before I start. Any chance you will also be there? It looks like a great place.

Do you have Kelly's new guidebook? I just discovered he has a new edition out in May 2016. I bought both the book to leave with my husband, and Kindle version for my iPad.

Hope to see you on the road. I probably will be the one with a knee brace.

Carole O.

Hello,
We will be arriving in Seville on 22 September and spending our first night at the Triana Backpackers Hostel. We too have purchased the new edition of Kelly's guidebook and will be using that to plan our route. Hope to meet you as we prepare to start our adventure.

 

[Levi]

Hi Ritescot

We are starting to walk from Seville on 18 September - so will be a couple of days ahead. But I will be taking rest/explore days so I'm sure we will meet along the way. I have the 2016 Kelly guide and also some info downloaded from this site.

 

[ritescot]

Hi Ritescot

We are starting to walk from Seville on 18 September - so will be a couple of days ahead. But I will be taking rest/explore days so I'm sure we will meet along the way. I have the 2016 Kelly guide and also some info downloaded from this site.

Hi, Levi,

You never know on the Camino. On the Frances in 2013, my German roommate in St. Jean took the northern route. I never saw her again, but ran into her at the Pilgrim office in Santiago.

Ritescot

 

[LesBrass]

I've wanted to walk the Via de la Plata for a few years... It always just spoke my language.

I thought it was a bit too hard for me though... Too far, too lonely, too many dogs/cows/goats

But then I decided I should just do it... And then another pilgrim said she would do it with me... And then another.

It seems like ages ago that we started to make plans and yet here I am... Bag ready and unable to sleep for the last night at home for a few weeks!

Hopefully... I'll see you in Santiago sometime around the 5 November ... Wish me luck... Or courage as they say here in France

Ps... Thanks for all your good advice!

 

[glauder@xtra.co.nz]

So I've booked my fight and I will arrive in Seville on the 20 September 2016. I'll stay the night and start walking on the 21st.

I've found a couple of books - Walking Guide to the VIA DE LA PLATA and the CAMINO SANABRES (CaminoGuide.net eBooks) by Gerald Kelly

and Tortoises on the Via de la Plata: Walking the Camino to Santiago

I've downloaded the resources that I've found on this forum and I'm working my way through as many blogs as I can find. I'm 95% sure my friend will be walking with me but if not, well I'm now committed to walking this route and fear or no fear ... I just have to teach myself that I can do this... and hopefully I'll meet a few other pilgrims as I walk.

I feel excited and terrified in equal measure but I also know in my heart that I've made a good choice!

 

[glauder@xtra.co.nz]

Hello
I too have those Guides on my phone/Kindle.
I start from Seville on sat 22nd Oct. Anyone les starting around that time.
Good Luck to those in front of me.

 

[JohnnieWalker]

The route is well waymarked. I walked simply with the list of accommodation from the resources section of the forum and experienced no difficulty.

Buen Camino

John

 

[lindam]

I've wanted to walk the Via de la Plata for a few years... It always just spoke my language.

I thought it was a bit too hard for me though... Too far, too lonely, too many dogs/cows/goats

But then I decided I should just do it... And then another pilgrim said she would do it with me... And then another.

It seems like ages ago that we started to make plans and yet here I am... Bag ready and unable to sleep for the last night at home for a few weeks!

Hopefully... I'll see you in Santiago sometime around the 5 November ... Wish me luck... Or courage as they say here in France

Ps... Thanks for all your good advice!

All the best to you on your travels. I will be looking for you along the way!
Buen Camino.
Linda

 

[LesBrass]

All the best to you on your travels. I will be looking for you along the way!
Buen Camino.
Linda

You too Linda... surely we must bump into each other at some stage... it's quite a long walk after all

 

[Undermanager]

Have a great trip. I hope the weather holds up for you - it was pretty soggy on many days back in April. All good fun, though.

 

[Levi]

I've wanted to walk the Via de la Plata for a few years... It always just spoke my language.

I thought it was a bit too hard for me though... Too far, too lonely, too many dogs/cows/goats

But then I decided I should just do it... And then another pilgrim said she would do it with me... And then another.

It seems like ages ago that we started to make plans and yet here I am... Bag ready and unable to sleep for the last night at home for a few weeks!

Hopefully... I'll see you in Santiago sometime around the 5 November ... Wish me luck... Or courage as they say here in France

Ps... Thanks for all your good advice!

Hi Les Brass

Started walking the vdlp on Sunday. It's still very warm so we start as early as we can in the morning. In El Real de la Jara today. Since leaving Seville we have met only five other pilgrims. Walking good but bring plenty of water and keep your eyes peeled for the arrows!
Hopefully see you along the way...

 

[grayland]

It will be interesting to see if all of you currently walking will meet up along the way.

 

[gracethepilgrim]

Yes, I’m keeping an eye out too. You may catch up with Ted and his wheelie too.
Buen Camino (VdlP) to all of you currently braving the heat.

 

[LesBrass]

@gracethepilgrim ... we found Ted. There's even his photo in my blog

 

[gracethepilgrim]

@LesBrass - I’ve just read your wonderful blog (great, another camino gem to distract me from ‘work’ ) I’ll be keeping up to date with your merry band (and Ted too it seems). I’m terribly jealous as the VdlP is still my favourite (but don’t tell anyone) Bless, Grace