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There were many times I had to run the gamut of cattle on the VdlP. I was always extremely cautious and wary giving lots of space and avoiding calves. When possible I waited for other pilgrims. There was another recent case where pilgrims were chased up a tree. Some asked if perhaps the...
I finished yesterday. Municipals and donativos were never full but twice I saw private albergues sell out. You meet more people as well. Anyway, it is your Camino, enjoy it. Buen Camino.
You could try a municipal albergue. First come first served. There's one in Grimaldi, 12 beds only 8km from Canaveral. Almost everyone has to stay in Canaveral because it is 33 km from Casar de Caseres with nothing in between. Things should spread out a bit after that.
The plan is to stay in Oseira Thursday leaving Friday morning. You can avoid Oseira all together by taking the left branch at Cea. I'll probably just join a few pilgrims leaving Oseira for the first hour or so as suggested by Gerald and others.
Has anyone stayed at the Monestery lately. I recall reading somewhere that you can stay in the Monestery (not albergue) if you stay a minimum of 2 nights. I'm wondering what the experience is like. Are you expected to meditate? Or can you move around? What is meal time like? What are the...
Planning to do the VdLP in March. I have not even done the Frances and perhaps I never will. I have no interest in bed races and hoards of people. I am glad it is still unpopular and provides a glimpse at what the Frances might have been like decades ago.
Wow, that is the most comprehensive set of photos I've seen anywhere. Thank you. Looks like you had amazing weather too.
I'm leaning towards starting in Seville, just for more company and infrastructure but your photos have me second guessing myself. I've already booked hotels for the week...
Hostal Viky on booking.com says it operates a free 24 hour shuttle and a 5 minute drive to the airport. So is that not the case? USD67 per night. Hello Sky 215USD per night. I also have a 6AM flight time.
Thank you for your reply. I am concerned about accommodation beyond Malaga during Easter week. Are there many albergues, or did you stay in private places? Also, did you find the olive grove monotonous?
I am planning to walk starting the Monday after Palm Sunday (I already have reservations for Sat/Sun in Malaga and Seville) but I can't decide where to start. I will be walking alone and this is my second Camino having done the Portuguese last year. I do a lot of hiking and am not concerned...
Thank you for your posts - really enjoying your adventure. How cold does it get during the day? I have thought about doing the VdLP but not sure what time of year would be best. I was in Merida some 30 years ago - beautiful place. Good luck tomorrow.
We bought cheap poles at Decathlon for 10 euros. Strapped them to the outside of our packs on the way home and carried onto the plane with no issues (Lisbon to Toronto).
I was astonished to receive a reply from Camino.Ninja when making a general enquiry about directions out of Vigo on this forum in June. A generous sole. RIP
Day 14 - We arrived in SdC after 29 km of walking. Fortunately it was not too hot, although we saw a girl who looked exhausted or dehydrated a few km from the end. We took our time making several stops including dinner around 2pm. The last 10km are uphill but the appearance of the cathedral...
Yes, all good but rumour has it that a fellow pilgrim has tested positive for Covid. Seems to be a mild case, so hopefully all good.
Day 11 Vigo to Pontevedra. A lot of pilgrims start in Vigo for the last 100km, so lots of activity. We look the litoral route out of Vigo. Not particularly...
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