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Hi I believe you have just started your Camino Levante? I have done many but not this one, considering doing in a week or two work dependant. How are you getting on with it please ?
For sure we will ha ha next stop will be Cercedilla in one of the municipal Albergue Monday afternoon before the big climb over Sierra Guadarrama into Segovia
I arrive Sunday morning with my daughters we will not have time to walk out of the city am afraid therefore a train firstly then walk to Colmenar Viejo arrive late Sunday afternoon.
We will continue on until Segovia where my daughters need to get a train back to Madrid to return to work I will...
Good morning to you both, I have done several Caminos myself, including the Camino De Francis and Via De La Plata etc.
I am walking the Camino De Madrid starting two weeks today, and flowing in your footsteps as it were.
Thanks to you both for your great Blog, I have been following it with avid...
I am setting off beginning of June also, have done several Caminos including VDLP and CDF etc.
Due to work commitments I can only spare time up to Sahagun then return am afraid :(
You w
You will love the VDLP I did it two years ago in August, was hot so very few other pilgrims, however I enjoyed the solitude and empty albergues!!!
I leave Sevilla on the 18th so will be ahead of you, please enjoy Buen Camino :) Colin Scotland
Hi Michelle you will love the VDLP, I did it two years ago, and I am returning but mid-april.
Much quieter than the commercial Camino Francis, good albergues and not much in between except nice scenery.
I walked in in August, too hot for many people who dropped out, so I had the Albergues mostly...
Well Annie you have to do what feels right for you.....................
It has troubled me a little, but will not let it stop me, and will not be handing anything over !!!!
I am focusing I guess now, on extra security measures at the Albergues.
Shame it gets spoiled, but guess that's life.
Enjoy...
Hi Luka, just wanted to say thanks very much for your fantastic posts.
Very helpful to me that joins VDLP on Friday 07th June.
Thanks again take care Colin Scotland
Dear Annie read your comments, however am pretty sure have noticed that your walking VDLP after your concerns?
Just to say good for you, and hope your safe and enjoying it?
I travel from Sevilla on Saturday 08th June, I agree that crime can put a dampener on what is a wonderful experience.
Take...
I begin my second Camino on the VDLP from Sevilla on Saturday 08th June 2013.
Hoping to meet others along the way, any advice on Albuergues, numbers of Pilgrims walking at same time etc, would be greatly appreciated. many Thanks and Buen Camino :)
Colin from Scotland
Lovely photographs and especially your stories, well done, and thanks for sharing.
I was inspired by Camino Frances last year and undertake VDLP in June, cant wait.
Take care Colin Scotland :D
Did Camino Frances last year from SJPDP to Finisterre, was the best experience.
Now looking forward to something different, perhaps a bit more challenging due to distances and temperatures.
Any suggestions/ advice/sharing of experiences would be welcome.
Hope to see others take care Colin from...
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